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...
read moreMeal 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...
read moreWinnsboro Police Media Report Aug. 2-8, 2021
The Winnsboro Police Department’s weekly media report for Aug. 2-8, 2021, included the following: Winnsboro Police badge Arrests Kyle Owen, 20 years of age, of Winnsboro, was arrested on August 4, 2021, on a Wood County Warrant. Justin Williamson, 25 years of age, of Tyler, was arrested on August 5, 2021, for multiple Winnsboro Municipal Warrants and for Possession of less than 1 gram of a Penalty Group 1 Controlled Substance. Calls For Service The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 121 calls for service during this...
read moreMeal A Day Menu For August 9-13, 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. 9-13, 2021, includes: Monday –Apricot Glazed Chicken, Rice, and Broccoli with Cheese Sauce. Tuesday – Chicken Fingers, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Roll. Wednesday – Beef Lasagna, Italian Vegetables, and Garlic Toast. Thursday –BBQ Rope Sausage, Pinto Beans, Cole Slaw and Corn Bread. Friday – Chicken...
read moreTira News – Aug. 5, 2021: Catch Up On Community Birthdays, Donations
By Jan Vaughn Joyce Dodd met with several of her ex-coworkers at Tejano’s Mexican Restaurant in Cooper for lunch on Thursday, July 29. Joyce reports, “We celebrated one of their birthdays. It was good to visit and catch up on everyone’s life since my retirement.” We’ve received several generous contributions for the Tira Food Pantry over the last few weeks. We want to express our appreciation to everyone who helps with the cause. Grace Vaughn had lunch with John and Linda Vaughn on Sunday and visited with their family that afternoon. Chip and...
read moreHopkins County 4-H Will Have an Achievement Banquet August 21st at 6 PM
An Achievement Banquet will be held at the Hopkins County Civic Center on August 21, 2021. The banquet will recognize the achievements of 4-H members. Bring the whole family! Tickets are just $2. Reserve them by August 18th.
read moreThe Sulphur Springs Community Players Will Hold Auditions for ‘Charley’s Aunt’ on August 8-10th
CHARLEY’S AUNT By Brandon Thomas Directed by Lloyd Turney Performances: November 5-7, 12-14, 2021 Community Players, Inc. will hold auditions by appointment for ‘Charley’s Aunt’ at Baked and Brewed, 224 Main St. Sulphur Springs, Texas. Auditions will be on August 8, 9, 10, starting at 6:30pm. Appointments for audition times can be made through SignUpGenius (click here), calling (903) 885-0107 or e-mailing us at [email protected]. According to Director Turney,”we will begin practices the last week of...
read moreMeal A Day Menu For August 2-6, 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 Aug. 2-6, 2021, includes: Meal-A-Day food preparation Monday – Beef Noodle Casserole, English Peas and Garlic toast Tuesday – Broccoli Chicken Divan on a bed of rice, pinto beans and corn Wednesday – Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans and roll Thursday –Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas, refried beans, chips, salsa and tossed salad...
read moreTira News – July 29, 2021: A 100 Year Old Woman Kayaks At Cooper Lake
By Jan Vaughn Landon, Laiken, Dixie, Rylan, Brailon, and Slaiden Joslin camped at Cooper Lake State Park last week. Chip, Grace, and I visited them on Saturday evening and swam with the kids. Grace (100) and Chip paddled on the kayaks for a little while, and then we got supper from Tejano’s Mexican Restaurant in Cooper and all enjoyed eating together at the camp site. Laiken’s aunt, Rhonda Harness, brought her grandchildren, Brailee and Levi, over to visit, swim, and play on the kayaks on Friday. Chip and Grace Vaughn on kayaks at Cooper...
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