June 2021

Fred D. Strickland

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Fred D. Strickland, 77, of Amarillo, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Memorial services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Cox-Rowley Funeral Home Chapel, 4180 Canyon Drive with Chaplain Ira Purdy officiating.

Summer Reading Program kicks off June 8

5 years ago By News Staff

Body The 13th annual Summer Reading Activities Fair will kick off at 5 p.m., June 8 at the Hulsey Public Library with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Terrell Chamber of Commerce.

Hulsey Public Library staff prepare for The 13th annual Summer Reading Activities Fair, which begins June 8. COURTESY PHOTO

Local COVID infection rate continues decline

5 years ago By News Staff

Body As most businesses drop mask requirements across Kaufman County, COVID-19 infections locally continue to decline.

Local COVID infection rate continues decline

County to receive $26 million to invest in preparedness

5 years ago By Hank Murphy Editor

Body In a year of pandemic, freak winter cold and near catastrophic grid failure, Kaufman County commissioners appear poised to make a $26 million investment in preparedness.

Humane Society of NT bids to operate pet adoption center

5 years ago By Hank Murphy Editor

Body The Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) appears to be the lone contender for a contract to operate Kaufman County’s Pet Adoption Center, which is expected to be completed by the end of this year.

Humane Society of NT bids to operate pet adoption center

New youth librarian has passion for literacy

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Morgan Sisk, the newly hired youth services librarian for Hulsey Public Library, joined the staff just in time to head up plans for the library’s popular Summer Reading Program. The youngest of six children, Sisk spent the majority of her life in West Texas.

City, county growth continues at brisk pace

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Once again, Terrell is making history with continued unprecedented growth. The U.S.