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The Terrell Volunteer Fire Department issued a sobering reminder to residents this week, warning high winds coupled with dry grass, leaves and brush have been a volatile mix for those attempting to conduct controlled burns.

The Terrell Police Department took to social media on Wednesday, asking for the public’s assistance on identifying the person or persons involved in a single-vehicle accident along West Moore Avenue in the early morning hours of Jan. 9.

Kaufman County residents interested in decluttering their homes of old and unwanted furniture and appliances will have multiple opportunities to do so in 2022 according to county officials. Precinct 3 dates and times for the Terrell Convenience Station, located at 287 FM 429, will include the following: -March 5: 8 a.m.

The Kaufman County Office of Emergency Management has received a letter of commendation from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) for the completion of the county’s update of the Texas Multi Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), and for their commitment to mitigation and will be recognized on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the Commissioners’ Court meeting at 9 a.m. for this accomplishment.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he recently completed the transfer of more than $2.91 billion into the State Highway Fund (SHF) and the Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF; commonly known as the “Rainy Day Fund”). Each fund received nearly $1.46 billion, or 50 percent of the total transfer.

Charles Whitaker and Craig O’Donnell were elected to the board of directors of the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum at its November meeting announces Board Chairman Bill Huthmacher.