Audrey Delores Porter
Audrey Delores Porter, 91, passed away Dec. 17, 2021, with her granddaughter and niece at her side. She was born September 25, 1930, to Hildegarde Bolling Hallmark and Orby Hiram Hallmark in Waelder, Texas.
December 2021
POLICE BLOTTER
Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from December 15 to December 19: Arrests: John Adam Deluca, 19, Terrell, burglary of a building Curtis Louis Jones, Jr., 34, Terrell, expired drivers license, driving while license suspended/invalid, disregard...
Around Town — HAPPENINGS IN & AROUND TERRELL
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!
State Rep. Keith Bell visited the British Flying Training School
State Rep. Keith Bell visited the British Flying Training School Dec. 9 and was greeted by several board members, volunteers and staff.
Holman addresses NARFE Chapter 1191
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1191 held its monthly meeting from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Bella Italia Restaurant in Ennis Dec. 14. The guest speaker was Kim Holman, Executive Director of Waxahachie Care Services, located at 1208 Ferris Ave. in Waxahachie.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller calls for special session again
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller reiterated his call for a fourth special legislative session to extend protections to Texas workers from COVID-19 requirements mandated by the federal government or public or private employers.
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
The updated strategic plan for the state’s higher education system includes: • Adding a new goal for 35- to 64-year-olds who need new skills to compete in today’s economy. • A broader range of postsecondary credentials of value to fit workforce needs.
VACCINE BATTLE LIKELY HEADED TO COURT
The fight over a federal COVID-19 mandate for companies with more than 100 employees is likely headed to the U.S. Supreme Court after the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overruled a lower-court decision that had paused the mandate nationwide.
Chainsaw disaster relief group honors Poston
Members of the Texas BaptistMen’s Chainsaw DisasterRelief Team paid tribute to oneof their own Dec. 8, spendingthe day clearing overgrowntrees and branches from a foodbank located in Terrell to honorJames Larry Poston.Poston had become a familiarface in Terrell and thesurrounding area prior to...
CR 243 ribbon cutting set for Dec. 21
An official ribbon cutting ceremony willbe held for County Road 243 in Precinct 3on Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 10 a.m. at The SandBox (Terrell Sand & Recycling) at 18420Co Rd 243.Residents, business leaders and localdignitaries will gather to celebrate the 4.4mile reconstruction of CR 243 between SH205...