Tailgating and Picnicking Safely this Football Season By Johanna Hicks
Texans are crazy about football. However, this is also middle school and high school cross country, volleyball, and tennis season. Sports fans are out in full force to support their favorite high school, college, and professional teams. Tailgating is often associated with football season, so don’t let your fun be spoiled by foodborne illness. Foodborne illness, with its stomach cramps, diarrhea,...
Tira News for August 31st, 2018
By Jan Vaughn The Tira City Council met on Monday, August 27th , at the Tira Community Center. They accepted the resignations of Powell Vickery, Mayor, and Sherry Smiddy, Council Member, due to Powell’s current health issues. Allen Joslin and Evelyn Horne were appointed to fill their spots on the council, with Allen serving as Mayor. Allen has, also, accepted the responsibility ofoverseeing the Tira Volunteer Fire Department. He...
Homeowner Maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Septic Systems Schedule By Mario Villarino
Homeowner Maintenance of Aerobic Treatment Septic Systems schedule for September 14, 2018 in Sulphur Springs. Septic systems providing waste management for homes are an important often overseen component providing valuable service to the home operation. To maintain an aerobic treatment unit working properly, Hopkins County requires system service and inspection. An aerobic treatment unit (ATU) consists of several processes that...
Fall is on the Way – Arts & Crafts Show, Too By Johanna Hicks
Our warm summer temperatures seem to drag on, but cooler weather is on the way! The start of football season, the appearance of fall clothing in store windows, and the abundance of fall decorations trigger a new attitude in many folks. Along with fall, many folks in Hopkins County and beyond look forward to the Hopkins County Fall Festival. Last week’s column focused on the Creative Arts Contest, and already the...
Meal A Day Menu: August 27th-31st
Meal A Day Menu August 27 – August 31 Monday Cheese Hamburgers Lettuce Tomato Onion Pickles Chips Tuesday Sweet and Sour Chicken Bed of White Rice Egg Rolls Chinese Vegetables Wednesday Rope Sausage/Sauerkraut Black Eyed Peas Green Tomato Relish Corn Bread Thursday Chicken Noodle Casserole Broccoli Pickled Beets Roll Friday Soft Beef and Cheese Tacos Lettuce Tomato and Onions Refried Beans Chips and...
Tira News, August 24th, 2018
By Jan Vaughn The quarterly Tira City Council meeting has been moved to Monday, August 27 th at 6:00 p.m. We are saddened to learn that Powell Vickery and Sherry Smiddy are resigning from the Council, due to Powell’s current health condition. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them. The Council will be discussing the changes at the meeting on Monday. The public is always welcome and encouraged to attend. The Council would like to...
Fundraiser for Local Kids: This Saturday
The Lil 4’s club is hosting a fundraiser garage sale tomorrow, August 25th from 7am to 3pm. They are hoping to raise the needed $15,000 to be able to purchase their building. The fundraiser will be located at 200 Lee street. Come out and support your community!
Fall Armyworms By Mario Villarino
The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is a common pest of bermudagrass, sorghum, corn, wheat and rye grass and many other crops in north and central Texas. According to Dr. Allen Knutson, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension entomologist, the larvae of fall armyworms are green, brown or black with white to yellowish lines running from head to tail. A distinct white line between the eyes forms an inverted “Y” pattern on the face. Four...
Creative Arts Contest – Are You Ready? By Johanna Hicks
Every year, the Hopkins County Fall Festival features fun events for the entire family. This year’s event will begin with a ribbon cutting on Celebration Square at noon, Friday, October 19. The parade will take place on Saturday, October 20, and other events will take place throughout the week. Two of the highlights of the fair are the Arts & Crafts Show and the Creative Arts Contest. These are two totally...
Lil 4’s Receives Generous Donation
The Lil 4’s were blessed with a large delivery last Friday, August 17th. These donations consisted of 5 bedrooms worth of furniture, 24 mattress, clothing, toys, bikes, car seats, school supplies, clothing and etc. This was made possible through Greg and Michelle McKenzie from Atlanta GA along with friends of theirs.
