July 2021

City seeks participants in housing voucher program

The City of Terrell Housing Department is recruiting property owners with rental properties in Terrell to participate in the Housing Choice Voucher Program. If you are interested and would like additional information, Terrell Housing will host landlord informational sessions at 115 N.

County Historical Society recognized

Kaufman County Judge Hal Richards on Tuesday presents Kaufman County Historical Society Chairman Jim Davis with a 2020 Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission.
County Historical Society recognized

TVCC board appoints Eason to fill vacancy

The board of Trinity Valley Community College this week appointed Terry Eason, Ed.D., to fill the District 9 seat vacated by the death of Homer Norville in December Eason was administered the oath of office by Henderson County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Judge Randy Daniel.
Dr. Terry Eason is sworn in as member of the TVCC Board of Trustees by Judge Randy Daniel. COURTESY PHOTO

What a difference a year made

A year ago, the economy had begun to stabilize after two months of cataclysmic decline due to COVID-19 and the massive response. Almost overnight, millions of jobs disappeared, and an economy in the midst of a record-shattering expansion suddenly went into free fall.

Restored ‘Ole 42’ donated to BFTS Museum

Ole 42 is coming home. A Boeing Stearman PT-27 biplane, which was flown by Royal Air Force cadets earning their wings during 1942 and 1943, is returning to Terrell at the No 1 British Flying Training School Museum.
A Boeing Stearman PT-27 like this one is being donated to the BFTS Museum. SOCIAL MEDIA

Comforting kids one stuffed animal at a time

Beginning in late July or early August, folks in Terrell may begin seeing donation boxes for stuffed animals. The furry little toys placed in those receptacles may someday end up in the arms of a severely stressed or traumatized child through a program known as Alana’s Gift.
A pair of stuffed animals with a photograph of Alana at a recent donation event. COURTESY PHOTO

City eyes second business aid package

Concerned that some Terrell businesses are still wobbly from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, City Manger Mike Sims is urging the City Council to back another assistance package in partnership with the Terrell Chamber of Commerce.