July 2021

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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...

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.