February 2022

Win, win, and win. People love a winner but how about the losers? Society puts down a loser. Many people view the losing team in a game a loser. People will blame players, coaches and even fans for a loss. Regardless of how many games the team has won this year or obstacles they overcame, the fact is only one team won the super bowl.

Texas Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza today drew the ballot order for the two proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will appear on the ballot for the May 7, 2022 Election. In order to appear on the ballot, the proposed amendments must be approved by at least two-thirds of the members of both the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives.

The National Association of Flight Instructors is proud to announce that NAFI member John “Mike” Hardin has earned accreditation as a NAFI Master Flight Instructor. This is Hardin’s second consecutive NAFI Master Accreditation.

Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from February 9 to February 15: Arrests: Melinda Ann Blanton, Terrell, 65, failure to maintain financial responsibility Dexter Deshun Ward, Terrell, 33, criminal trespass Bernita Lacher Wilson, Terrell, 34, no drivers license, expired vehicle registration, failure to maintain financial responsibility Erik De La Cruz, Forney, 17, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drivers license Angel Cardenas, Terrell, 17, speeding, no drivers license Kelby Thomas Lain Green, Quinlan, 21, possession of a controlled substance PG1 <1G Sha-Kenya Shanta Murphy, Terrell, 30, assault by contact, failure to appear, driving motor vehicle without drivers license, child passenger safety seat system under 8 years, speeding between specified streets – 57 mph in a 35 mph zone, disorderly conduct fighting Labrandon Raekwon Owens, Terrell, 21, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to maintain financial responsibility Kylie Nicole Peterson, Wills Point, 18, minor in possession – tobacco Rafael Esparza Velazquez, Terrell, 24, driving while intoxicated Jesus Puentes, Terrell, 20, expired vehicle registration, failure to maintain financial responsibility, no drivers license Senaida Santos Candelario, Dallas, 32, driving while intoxicated Ashley Ann Cox, Grandfield, OK, 37, prohibited substance/item in correctional facility Jackie Louis Cox, Grandfield, OK, 65, assault family violence Joe Louis Norwood III, Quinlan, 32, driving while intoxicated – third or more Marcx Xavier Nsiegbe, Irving, 32, assault breathing/circulation family member with previous conviction Laquisha Lavon Scott, Dallas, 22, theft of property >=$100<$750 Aaron Mikyle Dorough, Terrell, 43, assault simple, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, driving while intoxicated – third or more Kirk Demonne Gardner, Jr., Terrell, 32, assault by contact family violence Loumas John Mitchell, Jr., Terrell, 31, no drivers license, failure to maintain financial responsibility Cordarius Jarquis Williams, Fort Worth, 20, no drivers license, possession of drug paraphernalia Incidents: Harassment: Feb. 9, 1400 block of Champion Road Disturbance: Feb.

Feb. 21: The Riter C. Hulsey Public Library and The Center are hosting a free income tax preparation event each Monday (excluding March 14) from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Hulsey Public Library’s Community Room located at 301 N. Rockwall Ave. The events are limited capacity, and conducted on a first come, first serve basis. Additional questions about the events can be directed to 972-551-6663.

Robert LaRue will reach a milestone few can dream of Feb. 19, celebrating his 106th birthday. A Colonial Lodge since 2017, LaRue was honored in November 2021 by the city of Oak Ridge with a park named in his honor.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1191 held its monthly meeting Feb. 8 at the Sirloin Stockade in Corsicana. The guest speaker was Thomas Burns, CEO of the Corsicana YMCA since 2017 after serving as sports director. Burns is originally from Kerrville, and a graduate of Texas Tech in Sports Management and Sports Medicine. He is married with three children.

Trinity Valley Community College Workforce Education and Continuing Education Department is offering Truck Driving/Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training courses with written skills and hands-on coursework.

Trinity Valley Community College art student Lillian Donathan received word that her artwork will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol. The piece was chosen as a winner of the 2021 Congressional Institute’s art competition, ‘An Artistic Discovery.’ Donathan created the piece called Heroes in Disguise and it was represented in the 5th congressional district, which is held by representative Lance Gooden. This is the U.S. House of Representatives’ official art competition for high school students. Only one student is selected to participate from each House Member’s and their work is included in the exhibit at the U.S. Capitol. Courtesy photo

The countdown towards the March 1 Primary Election is officially on with early voting for both the Republican and Democratic Primary scheduled to wrap up Feb. 25.