June 2021

Body Kaufman County commissioners on Tuesday approved negotiating a contract with the Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) for operation of the county’s animal adoption center.

Body Rockwall County Judge David Sweet was elected president of the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ (NCTCOG) Executive Board at NCTCOG’s 55th annual General Assembly on June 4.

Body Arrests: Nikedrick Deon Daniels, 27, Terrell, assault on a family or household member with previous conviction. Charles Flowers Jr., 30, Longview, theft of property.

Body A Kaufman-based white tiger exhibitor was ordered by the USDA to cease and desist exhibiting the animals after it was determined that she had no license to show the animals, a USDA inspection report shows.

Body Two years! That’s the Chamber work anniversary I’m celebrating today. It certainly has been full of unexpected twists and turns thanks to COVID. I joke with my coworkers and our board members that I’m a redshirt freshman.

Body The recent legislative session will not soon be forgotten. The focus was perpetually on anything but initiatives required to move Texas forward. Some high profile measures stalled but will no doubt resurface; others passed.

Body Anna Ruth Ward Rutledge, age 93, of Rockwall, TX, died on June 5, 2021, in Rowlett, TX. She was born in Elmo, TX, on July 14, 1927, to Edgar and Annie Ward. Ann grew up in Elmo and graduated from Terrell High School in 1945. She married Robert B. Rutledge of Terrell, TX in 1948.

Body June 12 & 13: North Texas Antique Tractor and Engine Show. Ben Gill Park.

Body Two recent graduates of Terrell High School now working for the city’s Department of Public Services were recognized at Tuesday evening’s city council meeting. At left is Carnell Horn, a city project manager and a graduate of the University of Texas-El Paso.

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.