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Tira News – Sept. 15, 2021: Tira Food Pantry Receives Boost From Community, Elementary Students

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Tira News – Sept. 15, 2021: Tira Food Pantry Receives Boost From Community, Elementary Students

Dodd, Lewis Unopposed In Bids For Reelection To Tira City Council By Jan Vaughn The Tira City Council met on Sunday afternoon, September 12, 2021, at the Tira Community Center and conducted routine business. A few residents from the Dike community were also in attendance to observe. Joyce Dodd reported that the Tira Food Pantry had received some generous donations. I received an anonymous donation this week, as well. Sherry Smiddy Clair informed us on Monday that the North Hopkins Elementary School is collecting non-perishable items for the...

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Meal A Day Menu For Sept. 13-17, 2021

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Meal A Day Menu For Sept. 13-17, 2021

Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Sept. 13-17, 2021, includes: Monday – Harvest Casserole, Broccoli and a Roll. Tuesday – Chicken Cacciatore on a bed of Egg Noodles, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Toast. Wednesday – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and a Roll.Thursday – Baked Ham, Macaroni and Cheese, Normandy Vegetables and a Roll.Friday – Broccoli Chicken and Rice...

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Tira News – Sept. 9, 2021: New Owners Allen and Tami Joslin Invite You to the White Oak Buffet

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Tira News – Sept. 9, 2021: New Owners Allen and Tami Joslin Invite You to the White Oak Buffet

By Jan Vaughn White Oak Buffet Allen and Tami Joslin are excited to share their big news! They are the proud new owners of the White Oak Buffet! They would love for you to come try it out. Robert, Yvonne, and Wesley Weir and their friend, Brenda Allen, went to Greenville Municipal Auditorium on Friday night to see a Neil Diamond tribute band. Yvonne commented that it was good music.  Also, Yvonne babysat with her granddaughter, Everly, for three days in Rowlett last week. Brailon Joslin, son of Landon and Laiken Joslin, celebrated his...

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Meal A Day Menu For Sep. 6-10, 2021

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Meal A Day Menu For Sep. 6-10, 2021

Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Sep. 6 – Sep. 10, 2021, includes: Monday – Corn Dogs, Baked Beans and Potato Chips. Tuesday – Chicken Spaghetti, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Sticks. Wednesday – Rope Sausage, Sauerkrauts, Black-Eyed Peas and Cornbread.Thursday – Steak Fingers ,Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans and A Roll.Friday – Fish, Cole Slaw,...

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Winnsboro Police Media Report, Aug. 23-29, 2021

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Winnsboro Police Media Report, Aug. 23-29, 2021

The Winnsboro Police Department’s weekly media report for Aug. 23-29, 2021, included the following: James Kidd (Wood County jail photo) Arrest James Kidd, 39 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on Aug. 23, for public intoxication and possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana. Calls For Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 161 calls for service during this reporting period.  Citations The Winnsboro Police Department issued 61 citations and 64 warnings during this reporting...

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Meal A Day Menu For Aug. 30 – Sept. 3, 2021

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Meal A Day Menu For Aug. 30 – Sept. 3, 2021

Meal-A-Day food preparation Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Aug. 30 – Sep. 3, 2021, includes: Monday –Smothered Beef Patty, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Roll Tuesday – Sweet and Sour Chicken,Rice, Oriental Vegetables and Egg RollWednesday –Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, Normandy Vegetables and Roll.Thursday –Enchilada Pie, Re-fried Beans, Chips, Salsa and Tossed Salad.Friday...

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Tira News – Aug. 27, 2021: Navy Sailor Jason Beck Returns Home from Serving in Japan

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Tira News – Aug. 27, 2021: Navy Sailor Jason Beck Returns Home from Serving in Japan

By Jan Vaughn Kim and Lee Beck & family met son, Jason Beck, at DFW at midnight recently, as he arrived from Japan. Jason is returning home after completing his Navy career. Thanks for your service! The quarterly Tira City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 13, 2021, since the first Monday is the Labor Day holiday. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Tira Community Center. Joyce Dodd and Tammy Joslin reported that the Tira Food Pantry is very well stocked. Joyce commented, “We won’t need food for a long time. Thanks to all...

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Meal A Day Menu For August 23-27, 2021

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Meal A Day Menu For August 23-27, 2021

Meal-A-Day food preparation Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Aug. 23-27, 2021, includes: Monday –Beef Spaghetti, Italian Vegetables and Garlic Sticks.Tuesday – Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli, and Pickled BeetsWednesday – Ham and Potato Casserole, Candied Carrots and Stewed Squash.Thursday –Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and A Roll.Friday – Cheese Burgers, Lettuce,...

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Tira News – Aug. 16, 2021: Write-In Candidacy For Tira City Council Accepted Through Aug. 20

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Tira News – Aug. 16, 2021: Write-In Candidacy For Tira City Council Accepted Through Aug. 20

By Jan Vaughn Declarations for Write-In Candidacy for a place on the Tira City Council are being accepted through 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. For more information contact Jan Vaughn, Tira City Secretary, at 903-438-6688. North Hopkins ISD Panthers Faculty and staff returned to work at North Hopkins School last week and students return on Wednesday, August 18. First Baptist Church hosted a lunch for the area school employees on Tuesday, August 10, at the ROC in Sulphur Springs and Peerless Baptist Church provided lunch for North Hopkins...

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Meal A Day Menu For August 16-20, 2021

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Meal A Day Menu For August 16-20, 2021

Meal-A-Day food preparation Volunteers prepare meals at the Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Center and deliver them five days a week to Meal A Day program recipients in Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. The Meal A Day Menu for Aug. 16-20, 2021, includes: Monday –Chicken Spaghetti, Green Beans and Garlic Toast.Tuesday – Ham and Broccoli Oven Omelet, Blueberry Muffins, Mandarin Oranges and Fresh Tomato Wedges .Wednesday – Bacon Cheese Burger Casserole, Pinto Beans and Corn.Thursday –Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole, Candied Carrots...

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