July 2021

Today In Texas History

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On this day in 1965, Tarrant County Junior College was founded. The South Campus opened in 1967, a Northeast Campus at Hurst in 1968, a Northwest Campus on the north edge of Marine Creek Lake in 1975, and a fourth campus in Arlington in 1996. The institution is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities and approved by the Texas Education Agency. It operates under the Supervision of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
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Marty Zewick Artist Award honors prominent Edom founder

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In honor of the late artist Marty Zewick, more than 100 of her friends and patrons contributed $10,000 to assist a visual artist who has demonstrated consistent creative ability and is serious about a professional art career. The winner may be one who is just starting their career or that is more established but held back from the pandemic this past year or other challenges and needs a helping hand to get back on track.
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TEA gives direction on SB 1697

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Given the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the 2020-‘21 school year, the Texas Legislature passed SB 1697 to give parents new rights to determine whether their children should repeat a course or grade. This is just one of several new rights the 87th Legislature granted to Texas parents for the upcoming school year.

Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents between July 21 and July 27:

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Arrests: Lola Danielle Ditto, 41, Greenville, failure to maintain financial responsibility, no drivers license Richard Dennis Kirkpatrick, 50, Scurry, driving while intoxicated – second offense Maciel Sanchez-Quijano, 33, Terrell, no drivers license, failure to maintain financial responsibility Anthony Maurice Jewell, 32, Terrell, unlawful carrying of a handgun by license holder, driving while intoxicated, failure to maintain financial responsibility, expired vehicle registration, no drivers license Alfonso Sorroza Hernandez, 44, Atlanta, GA, no drivers license, possession of drug paraphernalia Dexter Deshun Ward, 32, Terrell, assault – simple, possession of drug paraphernalia, assault by threat Christopher Lee Phillips, 52, Kaufman, speeding Jerry Glen Fullbright, 54, Terrell, public intoxication Carla Gay Johnson, 55, Chandler, criminal trespass Robert Lee Petty, 35, Garland, terroristic threat of family/household, possession of drug paraphernalia Michael Jimmy Thomas, 48, Quinlan, failure to maintain financial responsibility, expired drivers license, larceny, theft of property <$2,500 2/more previous conviction, possession of drug paraphernalia Connie Lynn Gilbreath, 57, Terrell, theft of property >=$100<$750 Debbie R. Lenamond, 48, Quinlan, failure to maintain financial responsibility, expired drivers license Danae Michelle-Ailene Alonzo, 31, Terrell, family violence – assault by contact Gary Dell Gray, 48, Terrell, no seatbelt Rodric Shanard Hickmon, 39, Terrell, disregard traffic control device/sign, possession of drug paraphernalia Incidents: Property Damage: July 21, 1700 block of Wilson Road Theft: July 21, 1100 block of South Rockwall Avenue Fraud/Forgery: July 21, 1400 block of West Moore Avenue Suspicious Activity: July 21, 500 block of West Interstate 20 Disturbance: July 21, 200 block of Chapel Street Suspicious Activity: July 21, 300 block of Thomas Street Criminal Mischief: July 22, 300 block of Thomas Street Burglary, July 22, 100 block of Lovers Lane Property Damage: July 22, 300 block of South Virginia Street Auto Theft: July 22, 5700 block of West US Highway 80 Burglary: July 22, 300 block of Market Center Drive Burglary: July 22, 300 block of Tanger Drive Assault: July 22, 100 block of Metrocrest Way Disturbance: July 22, 1200 block of Colquitt Road Citizen/Business Contact: July 22, 200 block of Meadowcrest Drive Theft: July 22, 300 block of East Moore Avenue Disturbance: July 22, 900 block of South Rockwall Avenue Suspicious Activity: July 23, 300 block of Thomas Street Abandoned Vehicle: July 23, West Interstate 20/Exit 503 Abandoned Vehicle: July 23, East Interstate 20/Exit 503 Theft: July 23, 4800 block of West US Highway 80 Property Found: July 23, 500 block of West Interstate 20 Suspicious Vehicle: July 23, 2300 block of Colquitt Road Theft: July 23, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Property Damage: July 23, 300 block of Thomas Street Theft: July 23, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Intoxicated Person: July 24, 1700 block of South State Highway 34 Welfare Concern: July 24, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Animal Complaints: July 24, 400 block of West Crenshaw Street Criminal Trespass: July 24, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Disturbance: July 24, 700 block of American Way Suspicious Activity: July 24, 300 block of Thomas Street Assist Other Agency: July 24, 900 block of East Moore Avenue Disturbance: July 25, 1800 bock of Willowbrook Drive Auto Theft: July 25, 100 block of Mira Place Theft: July 25, 100 block of Windsor Avenue Disturbance: July 25, 100 block of Mira Place Criminal Trespass: July 26, 300 block of North Virginia Street Fraud/Forgery: July 26, 500 block of American Way Property Damage: July 27, 1800 block of West Moore Avenue Auto Theft: July 27, 1400 block of West Moore Avenue Disturbance: July 27, 1300 block of South Medora Street Harassment: July 27, 500 block of Heather Lane Circle.
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Marvin Sedberry Jr. - Athletic Director/Football Coach

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Name: Marvin Sedberry Jr Current Role in TISD: Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Education/Degree(s) - including where you went to college: Master’s In Education and Administration @ Texas A&M - Commerce What is your background/experience in education? I have 21 Years in Education and have been a head coach for 15 years. What drew you into a career in education? My father was a head football coach and my mother was a school teacher.