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December 2021

Christmas cheer

4 years ago By News Staff

The streets of Terrell were filled with holiday spirit Dec. 11 ashundreds gathered to take part in or catch sight of this year’sStanley Ballard Sr. Christmas Parade and Holly Jolly DowntownParty. Locals and visitors braved the sudden cold snap with extralayers of clothing, blankets and even portable heaters for a chanceto see Santa Claus make his way through the city.

Discussion over preparedness funds continues

4 years ago By News Staff

Kaufman County has yet tospend any money and remainsin a conceptual design phasewith its architects in regard tothe $26 million in preparednessfunding it received through theAmerican Rescue Plan Act(ARPA) of 2021.The ARPA, which becamelaw back in March, is a $1.9trillion federal spending packagethat includes $362 billionto state and local governmentsand $65.1 billion in direct aidto counties.

Christmas comes early to Terrell

4 years ago By David Kapitan
The sights and sounds of the Christmas holiday will take over downtown Terrell today with the annual Stanley Ballard Sr. Christmas Parade and Holly Jolly Downtown Party, both set to take place Dec. 11.

Infrastructure money to bring benefits to region

4 years ago By Hank Murphy
As North Texas and Kaufman County continue to rebound from the pandemic’s economic fallout, the $548 billion infrastructure package recently approved by Congress is expected to bring fresh outlays of money to the region.

Taste of Terrell

4 years ago By News Staff
The Social Science Club of Terrell has announced that members are currently selling A Taste of Terrell cookbook as a 2021 fundraiser. Cookbooks are $35 each and can be purchased through any Social Science Club member directly, or through Angie at the Terrell Chamber of Commerce offices.
Taste of Terrell

Sheriff’s father honored by State Rep. Keith Bell

4 years ago By News Staff
State Representative Keith Bell presented Sheriff Bryan Beavers with a Resolution honoring the Sheriff’s late father Jimmy Beavers for his many years of dedication to public service in Kaufman County at the Nov. 30 commissioners’ court meeting.
State Representative Keith Bell presented a Resolution honoring Jimmy Beavers, Kaufman County Sheriff Bryan Beaver’s father, during the Nov. 30 commissioners court meeting. Those present for the occasion included (back row, l-r) Commissioner Skeet Phillips, County Judge Hal Richards, Commissioner Terry Barber, Commissioner Ken Cates, (front row, l-r): Monica Beavers, Sheriff Bryan Beavers and State Representative Keith Bell. Courtesy photo

Theatre department gets into the holiday spirit

4 years ago By News Staff
The Terrell ISD Theatre Department helped to get the community in the holiday spirit and drew rave reviews for their presentation of the Charles Dickens classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center last week.
Theatre department gets into the holiday spirit

Around Town

4 years ago By News Staff
Dec. 11: Annual Stanley Ballard Sr. Christmas Parade. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Parade starts at Moore Avenue and Ninth Street. Immediately following the parade, the downtown area will become a winter wonderland for the Holly Jolly Downtown Party. The event will include a visit by Santa, activities for children and more.

HELPING THE CAUSE

4 years ago By News Staff
The Terrell Dentist collected 269 lbs. of food for The Center during their November Food Drive event. The Center, which was founded in 2005, is dedicated to producing a self-sufficient community that affirms the values of each individual, builds healthy relationships with others and creates meaningful connections that develop our God-given abilities and talents. In addition to the donation of food, The Terrell Dentist also presented a $500 check to The Center. Maria Cordero, at left, and Dr. Joshua Cambridge, at right, with The Terrell Dentist, made the presentation to Richard Dunn with The Center. Courtesy photo
HELPING THE CAUSE

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