STAR Transit to offer free rides
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STAR Transit will be offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places on Election Day, encouraging all eligible voters to participate. The free service is available Tuesday, Nov.
October 2022
Early voting off to fast start in Kaufman County
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editor@terrelltribune.com Local voters are taking every advantage to make sure that their voices are heard during the November 8 election cycle, flocking to the polls throughout the opening days of early voting.
County tax sales to go online Nov. 1
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Delinquent tax foreclosure sales in Kaufman County are moving from live, in-person sales to the world wide web. Starting in November, all tax foreclosure sales will exclusively be conducted online, beginning with the county’s upcoming tax sale tentatively scheduled for November 1, 2022. Tax sales have historically been conducted in-person on the steps of the courthouse.
Terrell EDC announces Dunlap as 2023 Board Chair
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The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC), at its Board Meeting Oct. 21, recognized Ray Dunlap as the 2023 Chair of the Board of Directors. Dunlap will serve as the Board Chair through October 20, 2023. He has been a member of the TEDC’s Executive Committee since 2018.
HOMECOMING FESTIVITIES
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Terrell ISD celebrated Homecoming Friday night prior to their game against the visiting Crandall Pirates. Audacoius Lewis and Dakota Rucker were announced as the 2022 Terrell ISD Homecoming Queen and King respectively. Other members of the Terrell ISD Homecoming Court members introduced included: Merary Armendariz, Esmeralda Nunez, Madison Bolluyt and Evelyn Ramirez, THS Homecoming Queen nominees; Colton Brunke, Ryan Martinez, Alusine Fofanah and Braylon Gardner, THS Homecoming King nominees; Daxton Smith and AnJell Hart, Junior Duke and Duchess; Oswaldo Puebla and Brianna Strambler, Sophomore Duke and Duchess; and Austin Meetze and Aliah Velazquez, Freshman Duke and Duchess.
Tiger Alley event planned for home finale
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The largest outdoor pre-game party ever is coming to Terrell Tiger fans this November. New this year, “Tiger Alley” is a free event designed to bring the entire community together prior to the last home football game. The outdoor party will kick off at 5 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Terrell ISD ExCEL Center located at 1251 Colquitt Rd, and will feature carnival style food from Hickory Roots, numerous outdoor games and live DJ music.
Pirates play spoiler on homecoming night
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The Tigers and Crandall Pirates went toe to toe on Friday night, dueling for 48 minutes at Memorial Stadium in a key district showdown that also served as homecoming night for Terrell. Crandall would ultimately prevail in the contest, doing just enough late to score a 36-29 victory over the Tigers.
East Texas forests growing strong
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The forests of East Texas are thriving, thanks to modern forestry practices and a strong forest-products economy. “Over the last 20 to 30 years, there’s been a lot of focus on growing higher-quality trees,” said Dr.
W.H. Burnett 150th birthday celebration
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Photos courtesy of Terrell ISD .