April 2021

St. Martin Catholic Church in Talty is doing its part in helping to feed people in need by offering a food giveaway every first Saturday of the month.

Live competitions, packed auditoriums, holiday concerts, and more all felt the burden of COVID-19 this year, but that did not stop the students and directors of the Terrell ISD Fine Arts department from rising to the challenge and pressing on with excellent showmanship.

The Texas Department of Transportation will begin repaving and adding shoulders to FM 1390 from State Highway 34 to FM 148 in Kaufman County. Ed Bell Construction Company is the contractor on this $7.6 million project.

Kaufman County and the state as a whole continue to see COVID-19 infection rates decrease and vaccination rates climb. As of April 26, Kaufman County had reported 52 estimated active cases, which continues a long decline from earlier this year.

Arrests: Jeremy Breon Barnett, 35, Kaufman, possession of a controlled substance (PG 2) more than a gram and less than four grams, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, criminal trespass, no driver’s license, speeding, expired registration, possession of drug paraphernalia. Kirk Ross Butler, 34, Terrell, criminal trespass, speeding, violated promise to appear.

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Grand Champion: We Dem Boyz BBQ Reserve Grand Champion: Short Rib BBQ Local Division Winner: Randy Brumbelow Congratulations to the following winners!! Local Chicken 1st Place - 1 NUCOR 2nd Place - Acuña Matata 3rd Place - A-Towne Hippies 4th Place - B Smokers 5th Place - Redneck Smokers Pit Chicken 1st Place - Short Rib BBQ 2nd Place - Sure Shot BBQ 3rd Place - Limp Brizkit 4th Place - Dos Eggies BBQ 5th Place - Big Ed BBQ Local Brisket 1st Place - Hands On BBQ 2nd Place - 1 NUCOR 3rd Place - Almost Energy 4th Place - Crow Boys 5th Place - Boom-Boom BBQ Pit Brisket 1st Place - Sure Shot BBQ 2nd Place - We Dem Boyz BBQ 3rd Place - Steel Smoke 4th Place - Burn Barrell BBQ 5th Place - Big B BBQ Local Ribs 1st Place - Own it 2nd Place - Hands On BBQ 3rd Place - Smokin Crows 4th Place - 1 NUCOR 5th Place - B Smoker Pit Ribs 1st Place - Short Rib BBQ 2nd Place - We Dem Boyz BBQ 3rd Place - Tiny E BBQ 4th Place - Limp Brizkit 5th Place - Hat Creek Q Beans 1st Place - Ed Faulder 2nd Place - David Leflet 3rd Place - Randy Salinas Cobbler 1st Place - George Taylor 2nd Place - Randy Brumbelow 3rd Place - Teresa Faulder.

A chilly Saturday morning didn’t stop racers from coming out to Ben Gill Park for the Fountain 5K Run/Walk. The event, which was part of the 40th annual Terrell Jubilee, benefits the Volunteer Services Council (VSC) of Terrell State Hospital and it celebrates the charm and heritage of Terrell as participants pass historic homes built at the turn of the century on the scenic neighborhood route.

This year, make plans to enjoy the 4th of July Fireworks display at a new location – Terrell Municipal Airport. A decision was made to relocate the show for safety concerns, considering the close proximity of the Timbers apartment complex, Furlough Middle School and the ExCEL Center.

The North Texas Antique Tractor and Engine Club’s Show, Pull and Swap meet will be held Saturday and Sunday June 12-13 at Ben Gill Park in Terrell. The show hours are Saturday, June 12 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 13 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.