April 2021

Appraisal notices likely to show higher valuations

5 years ago By Hank Murphy Editor

Homeowners throughout Terrell and Kaufman County will soon receive appraisal notices, and many will see increases in the valuation of their property. In Kaufman County, the median home market value will go up about 10%, according to the Kaufman County Central Appraisal District.

TVCC’s Cardettes Showgirls bring home national championships

5 years ago By News Staff

Trinity Valley Community College added two more national championship trophies to their collection of hardware Sunday. The Cardettes Showgirls earned championships in the Open Pom and Open Team divisions at the DTU & College Classic Nationals competition in Orlando, Fla.

TVCC’s Cardettes Showgirls bring home national championships

Construction begins on new county Justice Center

5 years ago By Hank Murphy

KAUFMAN – Construction is under way on a $37 million promise made to voters in 2019. Excavation equipment is scraping earth to clear way for the Kaufman County Justice Center.

An artist’s rendering of the planned Kaufman County Justice Center. HANK MURPHY PHOTO

Commissioners OK study on juvenile detention center

5 years ago By Hank Murphy Editor

Kaufman County commissioners Tuesday approved purchasing a $48,000 feasibility study on whether to build a new juvenile detention facility. The action came after a number of county officials laid out problems and concerns with the current system for housing juvenile offenders.

TVCC Cardinal cheerleaders take national title

5 years ago By News Staff

The Trinity Valley Cardinal cheerleaders are champions after winning the National Cheerleaders Association’s (NCA) title last week in Daytona Beach, Fla. The national title was the college's 12th. Cheerleading has the most national titles among all programs at TVCC. Cardinal cheerleaders also claimed national titles in 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2008, 2016, and 2017.

TVCC Cardinal cheerleaders take national title

Terrell early voting starts April 19

5 years ago By News Staff

Early voting begins Monday, April 19 at the Terrell Sub-courthouse, 408 East College St., in the District 4 Terrell City Council race. The ballot will feature Stephanie Thomas, a registered nurse and a member of the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, against Gary Weems, pastor of The Rock Church in Terrell.

Show us the money!

5 years ago By Dr. Ray Perryman

Even before the pandemic, Texas schools faced daunting challenges. About 88% of students were economically disadvantaged. Two ethnic groups that comprised about two-thirds of enrollment (and rapidly growing) held less than 8% of the state's wealth. Many districts had massive infrastructure deficiencies, while others struggled to keep pace with explosive growth. As if that weren't enough, Texas ranked 41st nationally in spending per student.