July 2021

District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced the conviction of Zachary Taylor Busby, 26, for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). On July 13, 2021, following a two-day trial before the Honorable Tracy Gray in the County Court at Law of Kaufman County, a jury found Busby guilty.

An early morning traffic stop by the Terrell Police Department due to multiple traffic violations has resulted in the arrest of two suspects on drug related charges. According to information released by the Terrell PD, officers initiated a traffic stop in the 1200 block of FM 148 July 19.

The Terrell City Council turned its attention to long-term infrastructure improvement projects at its July 20 meeting, hearing reports related to a wastewater treatment plant, local parks and the downtown area.

The Kaufman County Commissioners Court found itself on familiar ground this week, revisiting a discussion topic related to the implementation of a curfew in the unincorporated portions of the county. The court heard a presentation in favor of a proposal for a curfew from Kaufman County Sheriff Bryan Beavers, Kaufman County Chief Juvenile Probation Officer Laura Peace, Kaufman County District Attorney Erleigh Wiley and Kaufman County Court at Law Judge Tracy Gray at its July 6 meeting.

Approximately 20 riders representing Journey of Hope made their way through Terrell last week, enjoying a two-day local stay while promoting fellowship as well as visibility for people with disabilities through grant funding and community engagement.

I’m sure most readers of my column are well aware of my take on catch and release. I’m all about the conservation of our fish and game but have absolutely no problem with the practice of releasing the fish I need for dinner into a hot cast iron skillet filled with cooking oil.

Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents between July 14 and July 21: Arrests: Dunier Aguilar-Garcia, 39, Homestead, FL, theft under $100 - shoplifting Maria De Los Angeles Mendoza, 46, Terrell, burglary of a building, theft under $100 of a person Nikedrick Deon Daniels, 27, Terrell, violation of a bond/protective order more than two times within 12 months, assault of a family/household member impeding breath/circulation, abandoning or endangering a child with intent to return Jodeci Devante Hawkins, 28, Terrell, assault by contact or threatening family violence, simple assault family violence David Lee Shaddox, Jr., 48, Terrell, simple assault, theft of property <$100 James Edward Stevens, 44, Terrell, aggravated assault against a public servant, possession of a controlled substance PG1 < 1G Sheila Rena Stokes, 49, Garland, speeding 32 m.p.h. in a 20 m.p.h.

Terrell Police units were dispatched to IH20 and the exit ramp to exit 501 (South Hwy 34) in reference to a vehicle crash involving an SUV and an 18-wheeler during the early morning hours of July 19. Upon arrival, officers observed a 2020 Kia Sorento had struck the back of an 18-wheeler.

We are told that we are what we think. Is that realistic? If I think I am a great player, does it make me one? Of course, the answer is no but I think life is remarkably like an echo. You get back what you put in.

The past year gave us many opportunities to evaluate and change the way we do things at the Terrell Chamber of Commerce. For instance, the July 4th celebration offered new attractions and a new location. After decades of hosting fireworks at Ben Gill Park, we relocated to Terrell Municipal Airport and added hot air balloons to the mix.