Tira News By Jan Vaughn
The 2015 Hillis Reunion is coming up on June 20th and 21st, at the Tira Community Center. Minnie (Hillis) Reagor reports, “Any Hillis descendent from any branch is welcome! Our branch descends from Andrew “Jackson” Hillis (1815/17 – 1878) who married 1) Aliza Elizabeth Hawkins, and 2) Mary Ann Shelton, branching out from the Lauderdale Co, AL & Giles Co & Lawrence Co, TN regions… spreading out across various...
Virginia 4-H Group to Visit Hopkins County
Virginia 4-H Group to Visit Hopkins County Those of you who keep up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Hopkins County know that we offer abundant opportunities including, camps, workshops, educational programs, field trips, exhibits, and the list goes on and on. Perhaps one of the most exciting opportunities pertains to our 4-H families. I’m talking about 4-H Exchange trips! During the past three summers, Hopkins...
Tira News By Jan Vaughn
We want to express our sympathy to the family on Johnny Joslin. He passed away on Sunday. A “celebration of life” memorial service was held on Wednesday at Community Bible Fellowship Church, followed by a meal/reception at the Tira Community Center. A fund to help with funeral expenses has been set up in Johnny’s name at Alliance Bank. Please keep the family in your prayers. The Tira City Council will meet at the Tira Community Center...
Summer Food Service at Travis Elementary
The Sulphur Springs Independent School District announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program. Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the Travis Elementary Cafeteria at 130 Garrison Street in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Dates for the program operation will be Monday through Thursday, beginning Monday, June 8, 2015 through July 9, 2015. Children between the ages of one through 18 are invited to attend. The cafeteria will...
Holy Highway Girl’s Home Fundraiser Fish Fry
For 29 years, Holy Highway Girl’s Home has been helping girls who are having a difficult time in their present situation and need a place to go. For some girls, entering the program at Holy Highway is the last chance before legal action is taken against them. Director Pam Burton Dickens and her staff do “the work of angels” when it comes to working with these girls ages 12-17. Through their efforts, the lives of...
Curriculum Changes Approved by PJC Regents
A requirement by the State of Texas to offer 60-hour degrees led to curriculum changes approved by the Paris Junior College Board of Regents on Monday evening. Adopted were changes to certificates in Business, Cosmetology, Jewelry, Computer Science, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Radiology, HVAC, Drafting/CAD, Mechatronics, Plumbing, and Welding after a presentation by PJC Dean of Workforce Education John Spradling. “We took the...
Tira News by Jan Vaughn, 5/1/2015
The Aiguier Cemetery Association will have their annual meeting and homecoming on Sunday, June 7th, on the cemetery grounds. A pot-luck meal will be shared at noon, followed by visiting and a brief business meeting. Robert and Yvonne Weir enjoyed time with their children and their families over the weekend. Dakota and Ashley visited them on Saturday and prepared lunch. Yvonne shares, “On Sunday we met Dustin, Natalie and a friend of...
Wallace Named RSVP Volunteer of the Year
Juanita Wallace was selected “Volunteer of the Year” and Meal-A-Day was named station of the year Tuesday night, April 14th at the 2015 Spring Awards Banquet for Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). The event was conducted at New Beginnings Fellowship. Meal A Day was awarded “Station of the Year” several of the Volunteer Cooks and Drivers were at the Banquet to accept the award. Juanita Wallace was selected...
Why Wouldn’t You Help???
If you ever needed an example of “service above self”, the folks at Burgers & Fries would be it. From what I understand, it is just about time, once again, for all of the staff ‘tips’ to be donated to charity. Maybe you already know that they do this, or maybe you have just noticed the make-shift tip jar on the counter that always seems to be overstuffed with dollar bills. Either way, you have a chance...
Education Expo at the Civic Center on March 12
The Sulphur Springs ISD is having its’ second Education Expo next Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Civic Center. Tickets are $15 and include a meal. Reservations can still be made by calling Marci Owens at the Admin Building. Superintendent Michael Lamb says the Expo will allow the district to show businesses what schools are doing to connect with the community. 10 or 11 booths will be set up showcasing various school...
