December 2021

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 date/family/house with a weapon...

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!

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.

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 Johns Hopkins...

The Texas Department of Transportation has kicked off its statewide “Drive Sober. No Regrets” drunk driving prevention program for the holidays.

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.

Kaufman County cities had plenty to celebrate last week with the Texas State Comptroller’s Office announcing that virtually all local cities, with the exception of Oak Ridge and Post Oak Bend, had seen sales tax revenue growth when comparing December 2021 against the same calendar month from the...

Furlough Middle School students competed in the District 13-4A Zone 2 Academic UIL Competition last week in 51 different competitions. In total, FMS students received 47 indi In total, FMS students received 47 individual awards, 11 team awards and third place overall in the competition.

U.S. Congressman Lance Gooden paid a brief visit to the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum in Terrell Dec. 18, getting a tour of the facility while also receiving an update on the planned Moore Avenue museum location.

The Home Depot in Terrell had the opportunity to award a non-profit organization within the community with a $1,000 grant. They chose to surprise Dwight Malone and the students and staff of the Child and Adolescent Center at the Terrell State Hospital as the recipients of their generosity.