November 2021

Electricity outages in Texas could occur this winter if the state experiences a cold snap that forces many power plants offline at the same time as demand for power is high, according to an analysis by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. The outages could occur despite better preparations by power plants to operate in cold weather.

GOP leaders last week approved shifting $4 million in emergency funds for the Texas Secretary of State’s Office to create an “Election Audit Division” at the agency, which will spearhead county election audits as required by the state’s new election law set to take effect next month.

Those of us that hunt and fish and spend a great deal of time in the outdoors can be somewhat difficulty to shop for. Oh, a gift card from one of the big outdoors stores can always be put to good use but really cool gifts under the Christmas tree is what makes a fisherman or hunter smile! In this week’s column, I’ll list a few items that you might not know about but it’s a good bet the angler or hunter on your shopping list would be thrilled to have. Many of these items are not available at local stores and will have to be ordered but there is still plenty of time to do your shopping via the UPS truck!

State Rep. Keith Bell (R-Forney) filed last week for re-election to the Texas House.

First Presbyterian Church of Terrell and the Terrell Volunteer Fire Department are teaming up for a Toys for Tots drive this year that will run through 5 p.m. Dec.

Are you interested in knowing more about law enforcement and the criminal justice system in Kaufman County? If so, the 2022 Citizen’s Academy might be of interest to you. The 15-week course runs from March 22 to June 28, 2022.

Freedom is often defined as “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” However, some Americans will choose to forgo some of their personal freedoms by choosing to serve their country and its citizens. This selfless sacrifice is what makes every veteran a hero.

Put a smile on a child’s face this holiday season by signing up to adopt an angel from the Kaufman County ANGEL TREE. The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, Nov.

Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church Women’s Ministry, 807 Virginia St., will present guest speaker Rev.