September 2021

Q&A with Chad Wilson, Wilson & Son Plumbing

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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.
Q&A with Chad Wilson, Wilson & Son Plumbing

Q&A with Cody and Megan Estes, Books on Blanche

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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.
Q&A with Cody and Megan Estes, Books on Blanche

40th Annual Civic Auction Set for October 16

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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.
40th Annual Civic Auction Set for October 16

Thinking of Joining The Chamber? Here Is Why You Should!

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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).
Thinking of Joining The Chamber? Here Is Why You Should!

Member Tip: 80/20 Rule for Social Media

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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.
Member Tip: 80/20 Rule for Social Media

Ground game, defense spark Terrell in opener

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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 Tigers made themselves at home at Tommy Standridge Stadium in Carrollton last week, scoring a 45-9 rout of the Newman Smith Trojans. Terrell will look to go 2-0 on the season this week when they play host to the Wilmer-Hutchins Eagles. PHOTO BY LISA MCBRIDE

Runners compete at Kaufman Invitational

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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.

Friends of the Hulsey Public Library receives donations

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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
Friends of the Hulsey Public Library receives donations

Breezy Hill members recognized

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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
Breezy Hill members recognized