October 2021

I recently posed the question on social media “What’s your favorite freshwater fish to eat that’s commonly caught in Texas waters?” Several hundred folks responded with their favored species for the frying pan or grill and many elaborated with their methods of cooking. In my post, I mentioned I was conducting an unofficial ‘poll’ and the results would be the topic for my outdoor column this week.

Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents between Oct. 13 and Oct.

The Terrell Tigers returned home for the first time since Sept. 24 last week, continuing District 7-4A play with a game against the visiting Paris Wildcats. Paris would prevail in the hard-hitting contest, outpacing Terrell 21-0 in the second half on their way to a 28-7 win.

The Terrell ISD celebrated its 2021 Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame inductees on Oct. 15 during a series of events. Darryl Keith “Skeeter” Derrick, Dwight Gentry II, Clayton Hass, Dianne Hooker, Burnest Rhodes, and Jherrod Stiggers were inducted. They join a group of more than 100 distinguished student athletes who graduated from or coached at either Terrell High School or Burnett High School. These exceptional individuals were nominated for this honor based on their athletic achievements, character, and overall contribution to the Terrell ISD. Accompanying them at the induction were last year’s inductees, Carl Holland, Johnny Lawson, Jammal McCullar, and Chante Threets Carter. Due to COVID-19, last year’s ceremonies were postponed to this year. (Photos courtesy of TISD)

Oct. 22-23: Alinea Family Hospice Care will host its annual parking lot garage sale at 303 E. College St., with all proceeds going directly to help families who are on hospice care. Friday’s sale will take place from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Saturday’s sale will be from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Those interested in donating to the cause or with questions are asked to call Mike Stone at 972-563-1560.

Mayor Rick Carmona, right, took to the stage during Saturday night’s Civic Auction to honor retired 422nd District Judge Michael Chitty. Chitty, of Terrell, was appointed to the bench in 2004 by former Gov. Rick Perry. He later was elected to four terms in office. (HUNK MURPHY)

Expect to see an array of monsters, ghosts, witches and maybe even an alien or two during Historic Downtown Terrell’s Halloween Trick-Or-Treat on Oct. 29 from 5-7:30 p.m. A number of shops on Moore Avenue will have treats on hand for young Halloween revelers. FILE PHOTO

The Martin's Hundred Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames of the XVII Century met at the Tri-County Library in Mabank Oct. 14.

On Oct. 8, the Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) assisted the Hubbard Police Department in Hill County with a negotiated release of over 220 surviving pets from a hoarder. According to the Humane Society, several members stayed late on Oct. 8 unloading the pets and placing them at the Humane Society’s shelter, where they were safe and properly cared for. Kaufman County has contracted with the HSNT to administer its pet adoption center, which is under construction. To make a contribution to the HSNT, go to its website and click on Ways to Give. Source: HSNT COURTESY PHOTO

After going virtual in 2020, the 40th annual Terrell Civic Auction was back live last Saturday night as hundreds arrived at the city-owned airplane hangar on Airport Road to enjoy an evening of food, raffles and auctioneering.