August 2021

As reported on Monday, August 23, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration gave official approval of the Pfizer Vaccine ending the Emergency Use Authorization, (EAU) declaration. Kaufman County officials also passed a resolution last week supporting the promotion of vaccinations and have gathered information about where residents can get, not only the Pfizer vaccine, but also the Moderna and the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.

Two Wills Point High School students were transported to the hospital in critical condition and a good Samaritan was killed after a series of accidents along Interstate 20 in Kaufman County late Friday night.

The Terrell ISD Board of Trustees doubled up on meetings in the month of August, gathering together Aug. 24 for a special called session to review and vote on the district’s budget and tax rate for the 2021-’22 fiscal year.

Aug. 28: Sixth annual Lone Star CASA Aim to End Child Abuse Clay Shoot. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Texas Gun Ranch 15950 State Highway 205, Terrell. First place individual and team prizes will be presented. Events also feature a silent auction and a raffle for a Browning 725 Sporting, 20 gauge over/under shotgun.

Terrell ISD Superintendent Dr. Georgeanne Warnock took to social media Aug. 24, delivering an update on the rising COVID-19 case count in the both the district and community through two weeks of the 2021-’22 school year.