Grammy-Winner Brad Davis Appears at Reilly Springs Jamboree with “Crossfire” on February 17
Feb14

Grammy-Winner Brad Davis Appears at Reilly Springs Jamboree with “Crossfire” on February 17

Brad Davis may be a 25-year veteran of the Nashville scene with a Grammy and the T-shirt to prove it, but he is as likable and down to earth as the guy next door. He is known in guitar circles for developing the original “Double-Down-Up guitar technique. His recording studio in downtown Commerce, Texas was designed like Billy Bob Thornton’s “The Cave” in Beverly Hills. His most recent songwriting credit is a...

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Dinner Bell Menu For February 14, 2018
Feb11

Dinner Bell Menu For February 14, 2018

DINNER BELL MENU CELEBRATE– Dinner Bell Anniversary (starting our 7th year) and Valentine’s Day February 14, 2018 Hopkins-Rains County Farm Bureau this week’s Community Partner. Meat Loaf and Gravy (served at our first meal on February 1, 2012) Mashed Potatoes Cheesy Green Beans Yeast Rolls and Butter Garden Salad Strawberry Cake (to honor St. Valentine) Pudding with Strawberry Filling (also to celebrate February 14, sugar...

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Hopkins County Freedom Ball To Benefit Local Veterans Memorial
Feb01

Hopkins County Freedom Ball To Benefit Local Veterans Memorial

As the first of its kind in Hopkins County, the Freedom Ball will honor and celebrate military Veterans during an evening of dinner and dancing. The Freedom Ball, at the Cedar Canyon Event Center at 6:00 pm on Saturday April 7, 2018, is a black-tie event with military uniform optional. Emcees Carrie Nuckols and John Sellers will introduce members of the Memorial Committee who will review their mission of engraving additional veterans...

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Supplementation of Cattle Diets During the Winter By Mario Villarino
Jan12

Supplementation of Cattle Diets During the Winter By Mario Villarino

According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Beef Specialists, supplements for cattle must be chosen to meet particular nutrient deficiencies. Body condition is a key factor in the choice of supplements. Thin cows are relatively more deficient in dietary energy than in pro­tein. In contrast, fleshier cows may need extra pro­tein, if they need anything. To minimize supplementation, use forage supplies logically. In general, hay...

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Tira News-January 5th, 2018
Jan05

Tira News-January 5th, 2018

By Jan Vaughn Yvonne Weir reported that they had a busy Christmas. They had 10 extra on Saturday night, with Dustin and Destri and their families, and then the Dacy and her family came on Sunday and they all snacked and opened gifts. The kids had a good time running around playing together. Sarah and Lucas came on Christmas Day. Yvonne adds, “We met Dustin and Eleanor and Lukkas Kuffner, as well as Dacy, Elise, and Eli at Shenaniganz...

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Become a Master Wellness Volunteer! By Johanna Hicks
Dec29

Become a Master Wellness Volunteer! By Johanna Hicks

Become a Master Wellness Volunteer!                 Be a part of something BIG!  In the United States, 86% of all health spending is related to chronic conditions – things like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and many others.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these costs can be managed and potentially reduced through education and lifestyle modification.                 Texas A&M...

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Frances Jane Barbee
Dec28

Frances Jane Barbee

Funeral services for Frances Jane Barbee, 88, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Fairview Community Church with Dr. Doug Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at the Copperas Cove City Cemetery. Serving with honor as pallbearers will be Edward Barbee, David Fogelman, Louis Caldwell, Edwin Barbee, Mike, Rambo, and Brandon Barker. Mrs. Barbee died Dec. 23, 2017, surrounded by family. She was born Jan. 23, 1929, to Benjamin Floyd and...

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8 Lucky Foods to Eat This New Years
Dec27

8 Lucky Foods to Eat This New Years

As January 1st gets closer, the time has come to start prepping for your New Years meal. Here are some tips and foods to incorporate into your shopping list to make your meals and 2018 extra lucky! Green leafy vegetables- are thought to represent money and folded dollar bills. Whether it’s spinach, cabbage, or lettuce, eating those greens are believed to bring wealth in the New Year. Beans (like Lentils or Black eyed peas)- are...

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Tira News December 22, 2017
Dec22

Tira News December 22, 2017

By Jan Vaughn We want to express our sympathy to the family of Travis Eugene (Gene) Lewis, son of the late Barney and Edna Lewis. He passed away December 19th in Armuchee, Georgia. Rachel Lewis reports that a memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. Siblings are Wanda Clayton, Dorothy Hargrave, Gary Lewis, Judy Lewis and Richard Lewis. Please be in prayer for the family. The Tira City Council would like to express their...

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Tira News
Dec15

Tira News

by Jan Vaughn Evelyn (Arnold) Horne moved into our community recently. She reports that her daughters, Stacy Green from Sugar Land and Alisa Ottley and Saylor from Dallas, came for lunch and a visit on Friday the 8th. Kim and Lee Beck had a nice visit with their “almost 2-year-old” granddaughter, Demi, and parents, Derek & Michelle Dailey. Demi got to see Santa and all the sights at Heritage Park. Kim adds, “Lee is selling his...

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