August 2021

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.39 billion in July, 13.5 percent more than in July 2020. The majority of July sales tax revenue is based on sales made in June and remitted to the agency in July.“

August 7, 1852 On this day in 1852, Alexander Cockrell paid $7,000 for the portion of the John Neely Bryan homestead that included the Dallas townsite and the Trinity River ferry concession. Bryan, a Tennessee native born in 1810, had settled at a natural ford on the east bank of the Trinity in 1841.

The order has been drawn for eight proposed amendments to the much-amended Texas Constitution that will appear on the Nov. 2 ballot. The proposed amendments were approved by at least two thirds of both houses of the state Legislature. According to the Austin American-Statesman, they include:

TERRELL ISD/FACEBOOK It's a great day to be a Terrell Tiger! New teacher orientation is underway, and we could not be more excited about our newest Tigers joining the TISD family!.

Prior to the start of the new fall semester, Southwestern Christian College ramped up two of the school’s legacy departments that helped bring it to national prominence. Dr.

The Kaufman County A&M Club awarded $50,000 in scholarships on July 31 to area Aggies attending the College Station campus in the fall, along with $4,400 awarded by the Kaufman County A&M Mothers’ Club. In addition, $36,000 was raised at the auction for future scholarships. Pictured are some of our very deserving local scholarship recipients. Way to go, Ags! COURTESY PHOTO

The North Texas Longhorns track program hit the road last weekend, following up a successful run at the Regional Meet with an appearance at State. The Longhorns more than held their own competing against the best athletes in the state of Texas, finishing the event with five gold medals, three silver medals and four bronze medals.

Terrell student-athletes participating in cross country, football and volleyball shook off the rust from a long offseason Aug. 2, participating in their UIL sanctioned two-a-day workouts of the 2021-’22 school year.

CEDAR CREEK LAKE–Its back to school time! This year, schools may see an increase of students learning on campus which means disinfecting and cleaning will be a big part of every district’s return plan. The increase in use of these products can put students, especially young children at risk for accidental poisonings.

Arrests Mitchell Clay Mosley, 50, Terrell, theft under $100 – shoplifting, consumption of alcoholic beverage in a public place Edgar F. Fuentes, 28, Balch Springs, no drivers license, speeding Timothy Larrell Husband, 42, Dallas, public intoxication Joseph Vorie Wheeler, 43, Terrell, no drivers license, ran a stop sign, failure to maintain financial responsibility, driving while license is suspended/invalid Kenneth Lee Beasley, 61, Terrell, failure to maintain financial responsibility, driving while license suspended/invalid Rickey Bell, 61, Dallas, sleeping in a public place Sabian Dernard Hubbard, Jr., 26, Terrell, open container in a motor vehicle, no driver license, failure to maintain financial responsibility Latoya Shevette English, 38, Terrell, assault contact family violence Preston Elliott Broumley, 19, Wills Point, accident involving damage to a vehicle >=$200, failure to maintain financial responsibility, no valid drivers license – Class C vehicle, red light stop line Marcus Tyrone Brown, 27, Terrell, assault by contact – family violence Tyjrian Monyea Gardner, 20, Terrell, burglary of a habitation Rodolfo Perez, 32, Dallas, assault by contact – family violence Incidents: Property Damage: July 28, 300 block of North Delphine Street Fraud/Forgery: July 28, 1900 block of North Frances Street Property Damage: July 28, 500 block of Runnells Street Disturbance: July 28, 700 block of West High Street Assault: July 28, 400 block of Campbell Street Auto Theft: July 28, 100 block of Mira Place Property Damage: July 28, 500 block of Runnells Street Harassment: July 29, 800 block of Saint Luke Street Fraud/Forgery: July 29, 1000 block of East Moore Avenue Fraud/Forgery: July S29, 1100 Sandlewood Drive Harassment: July 29, 100 block of Lexington Drive Property Damage: Aug.