Tira News For June 11, 2019
By Jan Vaughn We want to express our sympathy to the family of Rodney Tucker. His funeral service was held at the Peerless Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 11 th under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. Please remember the family in prayer. Yvonne Weir reports, “Natalie, Dustin, and Everly visited Sunday.” She adds, “Joyce Dodd, Natalie, Everly, and I attended a baby shower for Kaitlyn Murray in Paris. We enjoyed seeing Mary...
Senior Citizens Center Offers Many Events For Residents Age 50 and Over
There are a lot of activities offered at and hosted by the Senior Citizens Center, including ongoing weekly activities as well as special monthly and annual events. ” This is a busy place. Come and reconnect with some old friends or meet some new ones. The coffee pot is always on complements of Guaranty Bank,” said Karon Weatherman, program and marketing director for the Senior Citizens Center.Weatherman has provided the...
Get a Taste for Reducing Food Waste
Have you ever wondered how much food is wasted? A simple definition of food waste is edible food that is lost, discarded, or uneaten. Research suggests that as much as 40% of the edible food produced in this country goes to waste. That is enough to fill the Rose Bowl – every day! On a household level, USDA estimates that as much as 20 pounds of food per person per month is wasted. Across the United States, the foods wasted most often...
Water loving weeds in lawns and pastures By Mario Villarino
Last week I share some information related to moisture loving weeds known as buttercups and Senecio. Another common weed in wet lawns and pastures are the Kyllingas. During a recent field day in Sulphur Bluff I notice even waterlogged pastures covered with them. According to North Carolina Extension, green kyllinga and false green kyllinga are very similar in appearance, and both are referred to as green kyllinga. Both species are...
Downtown Is Rocking With Claws For A Cause
Civil Air Patrol members deliver buckets full of crawfish to diners during Sulphur Springs Rotary Club’s 6th Annual Claws for a Cause Saturday evening on Celebration Plaza. The event started at 5 p.m. and was expected to continue until about 9 p.m. April 27. If the overflowing containers, laughter and fellowship are any indicator, a rocking good time is being had by all at Sulphur Springs Rotary Club’s 6th Annual Claws for...
The NETBIO announces its 2019 Beef Up Cattlemen’s Conference for May 10
By Mario Villarino The Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) will host its 2019 Beef Up Cattlemen’s Conference scheduled for May 10, 2019 starting at 2 p.m. The session starts with registration and exhibitors displays, followed by Animal ID: new perspectives, Hank Hayes- Texas Animal Health Commission; Knowing Your Customer, Chris McClure Private Consultant; Creating native grasslands, Christian Ebel- Hopkins County;...
Sulphur Springs Native Provides Endowment to A&M-Commerce
Nathan and June Finke Gift Nursing School Students with Endowed Scholarship COMMERCE, TX—Mr. and Mrs. Nathan and June Kirkpatrick Finke visited campus on April 11 to sign an endowment agreement that will benefit nursing school students at A&M-Commerce. The Dr. Omer F. and Nell Kirkpatrick Endowed Scholarship is the third endowment that the couple has established at A&M-Commerce. During their visit, the Finkes met with nursing...
223 Hopkins County Residents To Be Honored At 14th Annual Clara Bridges 90-Plus Banquet April 27
The 14th Annual Clara Bridges 90+ Banquet will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, X at First Baptist Church’s “The ROC,” located at 115 Putman St. in Sulphur Spring. “We will be honoring 223 Hopkins County senior citizens who have made it to the 90 year milestone. We also have 10 seniors that have made it to 100 years of age. They will each be presented with a Certificate of Recognition. Those that have...
15 Tips for a Picky Eater By Johanna Hicks
Johanna Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, 1200-B W. Houston, P.O.Box 518, Sulphur springs, TX 75483; phone: 903-885-3443;fax: 903-439-4909; [email protected] Picky eaters can be challenging, but there are many tips to help children consume the nutrients they need. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides the following suggestions: Offer a nibble tray: Use an ice cube tray or muffin tin...
“Volunteer Week” Puts Spotlight on Good Works at CHRISTUS Mother Francis Hospital, Sulphur Springs
At work, Sherry Moore is currently Volunteers Co-ordinator , one of many roles she has fulfilled over her almost-25 year career with the local hospital. And, in addition to serving as Marketing Director, Sherry also wears the hats of Patient Experience Co-ordinator, Representative for Government Advocacy, and Co-ordinator for the Volunteer Chaplaincy. During a KSST Morning Show interview, Sherry talked about the role and the history...
