May 2021

Body Terrell High senior Abigail Castro Olvera, center, was recognized at Monday night’s school board meeting for earning 18 college career certificates during her high school career.

Body Anthony Jaure of Terrell, a member of the Sigma Beta Delta honor society, attended the annual Honors Convocation conducted on May 7 at Centenary College.

Body Terrell middle school and high school robotics students were recognized Monday night for their achievements in state and world robotics competitions. Terrell students were competing this week in the online VEX World Robotics Championships.

Body Danielle Jasmin, a teacher at Furlough Middle School, was honored as Secondary Teacher of the Year during Monday night’s school board meeting.

Body Micah Holloway, center, a teacher at J.W. Long Elementary School in Terrell, was recognized Monday night as TISD’s Elementary Teacher of the Year. At left is schools Supt. Georgeanne Warnock, and at right is school board President Dena Risinger. HANK MURPHY PHOTO

Body The Terrell Tigers varsity softball team was recognized for their outstanding play this season. The Tigers assembled a 17-4 season record and advanced to the UIL playoffs. They lost in the first round to Mabank.

Body Gov. Greg Abbott early this week removed Texas from a federal unemployment program that provided out-of-work Texans with a $300 a week supplemental benefit.

Body The number of traffic accidents decreased in 2020, but the number of Texans killed while not wearing a seat belt increased by 16%, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

Body Happenings in and around Terrell May 22: City of Terrell Walk Up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic. 8 a.m.

Body Results from the 2020 Census are beginning to surface. These statistics are far more than a matter of interest. Not only is the number of representatives in the U.S. House tied to the count, but also funds from a variety of federal programs.