Remembrance Day ceremony to honor RAF Cadets
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The No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum’s annual Remembrance Day ceremony is set for 3 p.m.
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Southwestern to celebrate Founder’s Day
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For 85 consecutive years, Southwestern has celebrated its existence and the educator who founded the HBCU, but this year’s Lectureship is among the most anticipated and sweetest. In June 2022, Southwestern received full accreditation and reaffirmation from SACSCOC after a Florida oversight committee review.
Church to host community outreach event
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The Worldwide Apostolic Ministries Church of Jesus Christ will be rolling out the red carpet to the Terrell community during the week ahead, hosting a community outreach event from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Oct. 22 at their Terrell campus located at 701 N. Rockwall Avenue.
POLICE BLOTTER
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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from October 10 to October 11: Arrests: Charles Lee Windfield, Terrell, 63, parole violation Hurshal Sims, Jr., Dallas, 69, possession of drug paraphernalia Jackie Lavell Menyweather, Terrell, 45, fraud – use/possession identifying info # of items <5; driving motor vehicle without a drivers license Stephen Ray Vick, Terrell, 48, forgery financial instrument Christopher Jon Prough, Terrell, 61, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance PG1 >=4G<200G; manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G<4G Incidents: Fraud/Forgery: Oct. 10, 600 block of American Way Suspicious Activity: Oct.
Around Town
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Oct. 15: Texas Health Resources and the Faith Community Nursing Program will host a free drive-thru flu vaccination clinic from 9 a.m.
Social Security announces 8.7 percent benefit increase
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Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 8.7 percent in 2023, the Social Security Administration announced Oct. 13. On average, Social Security benefits will increase by more than $140 per month starting in January.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
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Terrell ISD marked Hispanic Heritage Month with a special program Sept. 27 at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center. The program, presented by Taylored Events, included performances by the Greiner Middle School Mariachi Band, the Griner Middle School Dancers and guest speaker Kenia Ontiveros Koreyco.
Kaufman County, City of Terrell partner to manage growth
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Faced with record-setting growth throughout the county, the Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court today entered into a partnership with the City of Terrell that will help manage the ever-increasing demands new developments place on county services.
West among August SFA grads
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Brianna West of Terrell recently participated in Stephen F. Austin State University’s August 2022 graduation ceremonies, held in the Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches.