December 2021

The search for a new Terrell ISD Assistant Superintendent of Student Family and Community Services is officially on after word recently broke that Larry Polk would be taking the reigns as the new Superintendent of Schools for Colorado ISD.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Chapter 1191, will hold its monthly meeting at the Bella Italia Restaurant in Ennis on Dec. 14 from 11 a.m.

Freedom is often defined as “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” However, some Americans will choose to forgo some of their personal freedoms by choosing to serve their country and its citizens. This selfless sacrifice is what makes every veteran a hero. In addition, when asked why they did it, many will answer simply by saying, “Because it was the right thing to do!”

Terrell City Council recognized Terrell Prime Track Coach and Founder Jammal McCullar and his award-winning athletes during the Council meeting on Dec. 7.

James Robert Wynne, of Poetry, was called into the presence of his Lord and Savior on November 29, 2021. Robert was born on November 29, 1968, in Irving, TX, to Jim Bob Wynne and Sue Epperson Wynne. He grew up in Terrell and graduated from Terrell High School in 1987. During Robert’s school years, he created, and cherished, many lifelong friendships. After graduation, he attended college and went to work for Refrigerated Transport Inc., where he worked for many years amongst family and friends. Robert was a member of Rockwall and Brin Church of Christ and an endowed member of Scottish Rite. Robert’s heart for serving the Lord, and others, was readily seen in the many activities that he shared in and supported. Because of his pride and love for Poetry and his family homestead, Robert found blessings in walking many happy and peaceful hours alongside his faithful companion, Bull. When not working on the farm or enjoying long walks, gardening with his Dad had been another of Robert’s treasured joys. Through the collaboration of their clever green thumbs, delicious vegetables were often shared at the family table, frequently accompanied by spirited bantering and Robert’s charming quick wit. There were not many subjects that he did not have an interest in and his well versed knowledge on many varied topics enabled Robert to be a great conversationalist. As an avid reader, Robert’s most cherished book, his Bible, could always be found next to his bed, at home on his nightstand.

Maxine Rae (Smoots) Olsen, age 78, of Terrell, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Maxine was born on December 5, 1942, in Aitkin, Minnesota, to John Raymond and Dorothy Mae Smoots. She graduated in 1960 from Aitkin High School. She worked for AT&T for many years before retiring.

Jack Kenneth Rymer, age 75, passed away peacefully at his home on Possum Kingdom Lake, Saturday, November 20, 2021. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 11th, at Westlake Chapel at 2 p.m. McMillian-Satterwhite Funeral Home will oversee the arrangements.

Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from December 2 to December 8: Arrests: Jason Scott Kuklinski, 27, Mesquite, theft of service >=$750<$2,500 Miracle Allen, 17, Terrell, no drivers license, ran stop sign Gavin Moore Campos, 21, Canton, possession of a controlled substance PG2 >=4G<400G, failure to maintain financial responsibility Zaden Kadir Wright, 22, Terrell, possession of a controlled substance, PG2 >=4G<200G George Luis Castro, Jr., 18, Terrell, consumption of alcohol – minor Hayley Phillips, 17, Terrell, assault by contact family violence Tiara White, 26, Terrell, expired vehicle registration Mackenzie Kay Woessner, 24, Kaufman, driving while intoxicated Steven Duane Catchart, 59, Mesquite, forgery to defraud or harm of another Peterick Fontain Land, 36, Terrell, no drivers license, expired vehicle registration, theft under $100 – shoplifting, driving while license suspended/invalid, speeding, possession deliver of drug paraphernalia, failure to appear Jarrius Scruggs, 17, Terrell, assault causing bodily injury Roshann Omar George, 23, Terrell, expired vehicle registration, attempted possession of marijuana Madison Leann Allen, 21, Terrell, possession of a controlled substance PG 2 >=4G<400G Adam Marcell Morrow, 37, Terrell, public intoxication Michael Wayne Scroggins, 23, Terrell, public intoxication Alize Lena Urteaga, 22, Forney, failure to stop at designated stopping point Vincent Wells, 23, Terrell, burglary of a building Dalton Moriece Dennis, 26, Terrell, public intoxication, disorderly conduct offensive gesture Mitchell Clay Mosley, 51, Terrell, theft of property > $30k less than $150k, possession of a controlled sub stance PG1 <1G Incidents: Theft: Dec. 2, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Burglary: Dec.

Charles Whitaker and Craig O’Donnell were elected to the board of directors of the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum at its November meeting announces Board Chairman Bill Huthmacher.

The E! Terrell Entertainment Series is bringing a “Music City Christmas” celebration to the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center for an enjoyable evening of yuletide holiday favorites on Thursday evening, Dec. 16.