September 2021

North Central Texas 911 praises Kaufman County Emergency Management

In an effort to ensure the emergency preparedness of all the schools in the region, the North Central Texas 9-1-1 service agency recently recognized the Kaufman County Emergency Management Office for being ahead of the curve by providing them with 2D floorplans of every public school inside the...
The North Central Texas 9-1-1 Agency recognized the Kaufman County Emergency Operations Office for their pro-active measures to provide 2D floor plans of all the public schools in Kaufman County. COURTESY PHOTO

Grass fire risk remains high locally

Area fire departments have been kept busy in recent weeks, responding to multiple grass fires in and around the Terrell community. The Terrell Volunteer Fire Department provided updates on two recent fires via social media, noting in a Sept.
A recent rise in calls related to grass fires has resulted in departments across East Texas issuing reminders about safe burning practices. Fire department officials added that addresses should be clearly marked and visible from the roadway to aid first responders in route to handle emergency calls. PHOTO COURTESY OF TVFD FACEBOOK PAGE

Secretary of state announces election audits

In a two-sentence press release, the secretary of state’s office announced an audit of four Texas counties — Dallas, Harris, Tarrant and Collin — for the 2020 election. The announcement came hours after former President Donald Trump called on Gov.

Happenings in and around Terrell

Oct. 8: Terrell Lions Club annual Hamburger-Hot Dog Luncheon fundraiser from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 100 W. Brin St. An all you can eat ticket is $10, and available from any Lions Club member or at the Terrell Chamber of Commerce. To-go orders and deliveries are also available by calling 469-891-7355.

Constitution Week

ABOVE: In honor of Constitution Week, the King's Fort Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), decorated a display case at the Riter C. Hulsey Public Library.
Constitution Week

Petty to perform "Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes"

After a highly successful restart in September for live and in-person performances, the E! Terrell Entertainment Series is bringing Jason Petty to the Jamie Foxx Performing Art Center at 7:30 pm on Thursday, October 7, 2021.
Petty to perform "Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes"

AFA to host free webinar for Texas veterans Oct. 5

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is holding a free webinar for Texas veterans and their families on Tuesday, October 5 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. to provide them with information about brain health, memory screenings and veterans benefits.

NARFE to meet Oct. 12

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Chapter 1191, will hold its monthly meeting in Waxahachie at the Asian King Buffet at 507 N. Hwy 77, Suite 950, in the Northgate Plaza Shopping Center, across Hwy 77 from Whataburger, on Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
NARFE to meet Oct. 12