December 2021

Body Jan. 1: Lake Tawakoni State Park will host its annual First Day Hike event from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Organizers stated, “Start your new year off right with a self-guided hike at Lake Tawakoni State Park!

Body The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Chapter 1191, will hold its monthly meeting in Waxahachie at the Asian King Buffet at 507 N. Hwy 77, Suite 950, in the Northgate Plaza Shopping Center, across Hwy 77 from Whataburger, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m Jan.

Body Volunteer attorneys will answer legal questions at no cost from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesdays in January, via a LegalLine E-Clinic, sponsored by the Dallas Bar Association.

Body Trinity Valley Community College held fall graduation ceremonies at Cardinal Gym Tuesday, Dec. 16, conferring associate degrees or Certificates of Completion to 247 graduates.

Body COVID-19 cases spike; omicron variant spreads As Texans continue to navigate life during a nearly twoyear pandemic, the number of new cases of COVID-19 rose during the past week to 51,479, an increase of 41% from the previous week, according to the Coronavirus Resource Center at...

Body Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Dec. 15 the Texas College Savings Plan, the state’s direct-sold college savings plan, is lowering fees and enhancing its investment lineup.

Body Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from December 20 to December 27: Arrests: Roger Wayne Bowman, 60, Terrell, driving while license is suspended/invalid, failure to maintain financial responsibility, aggravated assault...

Body The Terrell Volunteer Fire Department responded to a truck/trailer rollover accident Dec. 22 that required the closure of County Road 243 to allow a hazmat team the opportunity to clean up any potential hazards caused by a fluid spill.

Body Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he recently completed the transfer of more than $2.91 billion into the State Highway Fund (SHF) and the Economic Stabilization Fund (ESF; commonly known as the “Rainy Day Fund”). Each fund received nearly $1.

Body At the close of each year, I always reflect upon all the great times I enjoyed in the outdoors and wonderful people I had the privilege of spending time with. Each year, one could almost ‘set his watch’ to the timing for a year in the outdoors.