January 2022

SERVPRO KAUFMAN COUNTY BOTANAS SNACK BAR THE TERRELL DENTIST.

Kaufman County Commissioners Terry Barber, Precinct 3, and Ken Cates, Precinct 4, were recognized by State Representative Keith Bell at the January 4, 2022, Commissioners’ Court meeting for their completion of a voluntary advanced course on county government titled Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum.

The Terrell City Council held its first of four scheduled meetings on Tuesday night, moving through a slate of bookkeeping items before shifting its focus to a series of public hearings and reports. Mayor Rick Carmona opened the council’s business by thanking the council and city staff members for their hard work in 2021 before explaining that 2022 would likely be even busier.

On Saturday, Jan. 15, at noon, the landmark two-mile bridge will be officially dedicated to Staff Sgt.

The Terrell High School cheerleaders opened the year in style, winning second overall at the Fellowship of Christian Cheerleaders National Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, Florida Jan. 1. Cheer coach Crissy Meador stated, “Gracie Hamilton received Scholar Cheerleader of the year, our seniors were approached by several colleges with interest in them cheering for them, a few were asked to try out for staff and, man, we made some amazing new friends from Solid Rock Amazonites! We learned so much this week!” Meador went on to thank everyone that has supported the team adding, “You guys are the best! The biggest hearts are definitely in Texas!” Courtesy photo

Emergency Management Coordinator Dustin Conner came before the Terrell City Council Tuesday night, offering up a snapshot of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Conner explained that the meeting marked an interesting milestone, coming almost exactly one year to the day that the council had first received such a report.

Members of the Terrell ISD chapter of Future Farmers of America picked up multiple top finishes during District 1 competitions, including having individuals or teams win second overall in Senior Creed Speaking, Ag. Issues Forum and Chapter Ag. Quiz. Student participants included: Lauren Rogers – Senior Creed Speaking; Jaci Merritt, Ahmad Rhodes, Kylie Kennimer, Jalyn Blake, Lauren Rogers, Paige Beheler and Chavious Horn – Ag. Issues Forum; and Jack Merritt, Kylie Kennimer, Chavious Horn and Paige Beheler - Ag. Issues Forum. Courtesy photos

Kaufman County residents interested in decluttering their homes of old and unwanted furniture and appliances will have multiple opportunities to do so in 2022 according to county officials. Precinct 3 dates and times for the Terrell Convenience Station, located at 287 FM 429, will include the following: -March 5: 8 a.m.

The Kaufman County Office of Emergency Management has received a letter of commendation from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) for the completion of the county’s update of the Texas Multi Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), and for their commitment to mitigation and will be recognized on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the Commissioners’ Court meeting at 9 a.m. for this accomplishment.

Ruth Tankersley Flory passed away peacefully on Oct. 27, 2021, 19 days before her 94th birthday. Hers was a life well lived and she passed knowing she would be reunited with loved ones who preceded her in death.