March 2023

ALISON WALKER Public Information Officer, City of Terrell On March 20, the Terrell City Council held two annexation public hearings at the Terrell ISD Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center. As a follow up, the council met in executive session on March 21 following their regular meeting.

NICOLE MANSELL TISD Executive Director of Communications Some new and familiar faces will step into school leadership roles at the start of the 2023-‘24 school year. Terrell ISD is pleased to announce the appointment of Earl S. Gilmore as the principal of Terrell High School, Alexis Dennis as principal of Furlough Middle School and Angela Abrams-Malone as principal of Gilbert Willie, Sr. Elementary School.

DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Lady Tigers had their hands full last week, playing host to a Forney squad that has looked sharp throughout much of the 2023 season. That trend would continue against the Lady Tigers March 24 as Forney scored early and often on their way to a 20-0 shutout win.

The Terrell Tigers entered last week’s games against Lancaster at a low point, having dropped five consecutive games overall as they watched their overall record dip to 2-12-1. Terrell would show plenty of grit and rebound in impressive fashion from their slow start, easily playing two of their best games of the season to dismiss Lancaster by a combined score of 18-3.

The Terrell track and field program made its way to Lion’s Memorial Stadium in Ennis March 24, competing against athletes from Fairfield, Forney, Wilmer-Hutchins, Corsicana, Ennis, Harmony Excellence, Dallas Madison, Palestine and Crandall at the annual Bluebonnet Relays.

The Upper Sabine Cattleman’s conference is scheduled for Friday, April 14 at Gabriel Ranch located at 8575 FM 1255 in Grand Saline. Registration will begin at 8 a.m.

The King’s Fort Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution has announced that it will be hosting its fourth annual Prom Dress Drive benefitting local high school students in need of prom attire. Prom clothing for boys and girls will be accepted at The Heart of Avon located 203 East US Highway 80 in Terrell.