June 2021

Body When the Terrell ISD shifted plans and held its June 4 graduation at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center instead of spacious Memorial Stadium, a lot of folks were disappointed at losing the opportunity to see their favorite graduate walk the stage.

Body Arrests: Michael Donn Cottrell, 69, Royse City, public intoxication. Charles Earl Derrick Jr., 28, Terrell, unlawfully carrying a weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Body School Trustee Reggie Pegram, on behalf of the Association of Breezy Hill Park, presented TISD Supt. Georgeanne Warnock with $1,000 for five Terrell ISD classes on June 19. The generous contribution caught Warnock by surprise.

Body Former TISD Trustee Lisa Asher, center, is presented with a plaque Monday by board President Dena Risinger that recognizes Asher’s contributions to the school district during her time on the board. Looking on is schools Supt. Georgeanne Warnock.

Body The Terrell Chamber of Commerce/CVB is excited to announce plans for Terrell’s annual Fourth of July celebration on Sunday, July 4. This year’s event will take place at a new location, Terrell Municipal Airport in cooperation with the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum.

Body The Terrell Police Department intends to conduct a Citizens Police Academy with the goal of educating the public and building relationships with the citizenry.

Body An original open cockpit Stearman biplane will soar in the skies over Terrell on July 2 to celebrate the aircraft’s donation to the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum.

Body Mayor Rick Carmona reads a proclamation Monday to Tony Ables of B.H. Daves Appliance in Terrell recognizing the company for its 100 years of operations in Terrell. The proclamation took place at the monthly Chamber of Commerce luncheon. HANK MURPHY PHOTO

Body CRANDALL – Republicans from Kaufman County as well as points across Texas met to honor retired Lt. Col. Allen West with the first annual William Madison McDonald Award at the Rusted Rail Event Venue in Crandall on June 19.