October 2021

A prevailing view among economic leaders in Terrell is that were the city to land a new hospital, it should be a regional hub instead of a community or satellite facility, according to City Manager Mike Sims.

Starting Nov. 1, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will begin reconstructing the pavement and adding shoulders to FM 148 in Kaufman County, from FM 3094 south to FM 2613.

Athletic teams many times fall from being champions to the bottom of the heap overnight. Why does that happen? Teams fall from greatness to mediocrity because of the failure to change and grow. Yes, they encounter fear of changing, uncertainty in their ability, and they doubt their plans. Coaches may fear they do not have enough knowledge to change their scheme. The uncertainty of changing with the times cripples many teams.

The Terrell Chamber of Commerce’s exceeded its goal of $180,000 by raising $206,419 during the 40th annual Civic Auction on Oct. 16, chamber President Carlton Tidwell announced this week.

The Kaufman County Commissioners Court on Tuesday agreed to boost the county’s monthly payment to the Humane Society of Cedar Lake (HSCL), which is struggling with a significant budget shortfall. Commissioners voted to increase the county’s monthly payment to HSCL by $3,480 per month.