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Arrests: Alex Carrillo, 28, Terrell, no driver’s license, expired vehicle registration, possession of drug paraphernalia. Leigh Clare Donahue, 46, possession of a controlled substance (PG 1) less than a gram.
May 2021
Tiger Tales to roll through streets of Terrell this summer
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With much anticipation and excitement, Terrell ISD unveiled its new Tiger Tales Literacy Bus at the Terrell Heritage Jubilee last month. Ready and set to prowl the streets and neighborhoods of Terrell, the Tiger Tales bus is stocked full of books for students of all ages, an interactive TV screen, and laptops and a wireless connection, all of which will allow the district to serve and engage with families year round.
A new ‘FOCUS’ for THS automotive technology
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Terrell High School career and technical education (CTE) students received a boost to their education in automotive technology last week with delivery of a 2016 Ford Focus courtesy of Platinum Ford. As students checked out the vehicle outside the automotive shop, school instructor Del Borron explained the significance of having a late-model automobile on which to work.
Thomas, Derrick win city, school election
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The Terrell City Council and the Terrell school board will each have a new face and a fresh perspective in the aftermath of the May 1 election. Tonya Derrick won the Place 3 seat on the school board with 285 votes to Pat Martin’s 62, or 82% to 18%.
Council OK’s new debt for city improvements
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The Terrell City Council on Tuesday signed off on issuing new short- and long-term debt as it looks to make investments in everything from water meters to streets to improved lighting at city parks. The council authorized the issuance of $6.575 million in 10-year certificate of obligation bonds, which will fund $1 million for the acquisition of improved radios and police surveillance equipment, $2 million for repaving streets, and $3.5 million to purchase a new generation of water meters that can be read remotely.
POLL: Texans still concerned about COVID-19 but feeling safer
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Texas voters are feeling safer about being out in public, and better about getting COVID-19 vaccines, but a majority of the state’s voters still consider the coronavirus a “significant crisis,” according to a new University of Texas/Texas Tribune Poll.
Outlook for the U.S. economy
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The forecast for US economic recovery is improving. In March, 916,000 net new jobs were added across the nation, led by leisure and hospitality, education, and construction. The unemployment rate fell to 6.0%, and the number of unemployed dropped to 9.7 million. Overall, activity is in a much better place than the lows experienced in April 2020, though it has not yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels.
Mojica, Avenetti honored by Lone Star CASA
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Abel Mojica was named Volunteer of the Year for 2020 with Lone Star CASA, which serves Rockwall and Kaufman counties. He became a CASA volunteer in 2012 and advocated for 13 children throughout his nine years of service, helping them achieve permanency and improving their lives.
TVCC Ag Club wins awards
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Trinity Valley Community College Ag Club members claimed numerous awards in leadership contests at this year’s Texas Junior College Agriculture Association Convention held at West Texas A&M University in Canyon.
Republic donates $10,000 to Lone Star CASA
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Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), an organization dedicated to serving abused and neglected children in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties, recently held a Bunco fundraising event at Chandlers Landing Yacht Club, sponsored by Republic Services.
