November 2021

Police

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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents between Nov. 3 and Nov.

Turkeys plentiful in the wild

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I wrapped up the month-long bow season without releasing an arrow at a whitetail. I had plenty of opportunities at younger bucks and smaller doe, but my goal was to put venison in the freezer. I was targeting a mature animal packing lots of venison. Each year, I try to take a deer as early in the season as possible so that there will be plenty of venison to prepare at upcoming hunting camps.
Turkeys might be in short supply at the grocery store, but there are plenty of them roaming the woods and fields across much of Texas. Luke harvested this young gobbler with an arrow last week on the Dale River Ranch. PHOTO BY LUKE CLAYTON

Biologists ask public to report rabbit mortality events

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In early 2020, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received test results confirming that Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV) was found in several species of wild rabbits in Texas. Since April of this year, TPWD, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) have not confirmed any new cases in wild rabbit populations in the state. However, TPWD is seeking input from the public, especially hunters, asking that they report any dead rabbits found this fall and winter, similar to practices encouraged last year.

Quality of life auditors tour city

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Terrell City Council recently commissioned JBJ Management and 2M Research to conduct a Quality of Life audit to ensure city planning efforts reflect the amenities that are most beneficial to current and future residents.
Quality of life auditors tour city

Leadership Kaufman County’s Terrell contingent

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These individuals from Terrell are participating in the latest Leadership Kaufman County program. The nine-month program is designed to train and encourage business people and other residents of Kaufman County to take an active role in determining the county’s future. The program’s objective is to develop a heightened sense of community awareness, involvement and leadership. Front row from left: Saydee Gutierrez, Mayrani Velazquez, Jennifer Pinson, Stacey Browning, Rolando Cortez, LaToya Arthur, and Kimberly Holick. Back row from left: Gerald Harris, Clint Howie, and Ariana Paz. COURTESY PHOTO
Leadership Kaufman County’s Terrell contingent

Book donation to Crandall ISD

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Members of the Kaufman County Retired School Personnel recently delivered books to Crandall ISD as part of KCRSP’s Carol Welch Children's Book Project in which books are delivered annually to schools throughout Kaufman County. From left: Vivian Yancey, KCRSP co-chair; Ginger Sikes, Crandall ISD director of purchasing; Lyndee Rogers, administrative assistant to chief of staff and human resources; Barbie Galofaro, business office clerk; and Sherry Skelton, KCRSP co-chair. COURTESY PHOTO
Book donation to Crandall ISD