September 2021

What type of products and services does Wilson & Son Plumbing provide? Plumbing How long has Wilson & Son Plumbing been in business? 6 months How did you get started in your business? I’ve been plumbing since the year 2000. I’ve worked for residential and commercial companies that gave me experience over the years.

What products does Books on Blanche offer? Books, DVDs, CDs, Records, Video Games, and Comics How long has Books on Blanche been in business in Terrell? 2 years. How did you get started in your practice? Our bookstore actually started in our garage the day after the pandemic lockdown.

The 40th annual Terrell Chamber of Commerce Civic Auction will be held on Saturday, October 16 at a new location this year – 800 Airport Road, which was one of the original hangars for the British Flying Training School during WWII. It’s an appropriate venue for this year’s theme, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, which pays homage to our city’s history.

The Terrell Chamber of Commerce is an essential partner for local businesses. As a Chamber member, you will be connected with nearly 500 other business members who are contributing to the success of Terrell. Annual membership starts at only $250 for businesses ($125 for individuals or non-profits).

Do you follow the 80/20 rule for social media posts? 80% of what you post should be educational, entertaining or something of value for your audience. Only 20% of your posts should be self-promotional.

The Terrell Tigers kept the scoreboard operator at Tommy Standridge Stadium in Carrollton busy last week, reaching the end zone time and time again to take home a season-opening 45-9 win over the Newman Smith Trojans Aug. 27.

The Terrell cross country team took to the road last week, traveling to Kaufman to compete at the Run with the Lions 4A and Under Meet. Terrell finished 10th overall in the varsity boys division out of 13 competing schools with 235 total points, behind Kaufman, Commerce, Eustace, Wills Point, Kilgore, Canton, Mabank, Grace Community and Sunnyvale, and ahead of Emory Rains, Caddo Mills and Farmersville.

Jeff Dayton was Glen Campbell’s right-hand-man, band leader and guitarist for nearly two decades. To honor his late friend, Dayton is bringing iconic stories from Glen’s life on the road and his unforgettable repertoire of hit songs that made him famous from the 1970s to the early 2000s to the E! Terrell stage.

ABOVE LEFT: Schulman Theatres just completed hosting their Summer Family Film Festival in conjunction with the Hulsey Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. Elizabeth Price, Events and Marketing Manager for Schulman (left), presented a check this week to (from left) Friends of the Library President Barbara Booth, Hulsey Public Library Director Rebecca Anderson and Terrell Mayor Rick Carmona. ABOVE RIGHT: Tori Lucas, Banking Center President for American National Bank (left), presents a check for $10,000 to Friends of the Hulsey Public Library. Pictured with her are (from left) Friends President Barbara Booth, Hulsey Public Library Director Rebecca Anderson and Terrell Mayor Rick Carmona. Money from the grant will be used to purchase furnishings and décor for the library’s Literacy Depot, located at 406 N. Rockwall. COURTESY PHOTO

Terrell Mayor Rick Carmona (center), Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Mayrani Velazquez (to his right) and Council member Stephanie Holmes-Thomas (seated) recently recognized members of The Association of Breezy Hill Park for their assistance with addressing a safety hazard at the park. The nonprofit group works throughout the year to raise funds and host activities for the betterment of the community. COURTESY PHOTO