February 2022

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.85 billion in January, 25.3 percent more than in January 2021 in a Feb. 1 news release.

Powerlifters representing Terrell High School made the short trek to Forney Feb. 12, competing against some of the top schools in the area at the annual Jackrabbit Invitational Meet.

Senior Dylan Kennimer and freshman Jaden Kennimer represented Terrell High School at a tournament last week, placing first and fifth respectively. The pair, who are brothers, comprise the entirety of the Terrell golf team. Courtesy photo

The Terrell Lady Tigers crossed paths with a familiar foe this week, taking on the Canton Eaglettes in the bi-district round for the second consecutive season. Canton would play the role of spoiler once again in the matchup, downing the Lady Tigers by a 59-49 score to end Terrell’s season.

The Terrell Tigers put the finishing touches on District 13-4A play last week, clashing with the Sunnyvale Raiders in a key showdown. Terrell would capitalize on a strong start in the contest, outpacing their opponent in each of the first three quarters on their way to a 63-45 win.

More than 20 veterans, ranging from one recently discharged to a Korean War soldier, enjoyed coffee, doughnuts and conversation Feb. 12 at the No.

Celebrate the Irish culture through music, song and dance in a special concert by Celtic Angels at the Terrell ISD Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 21. This is the fifth performance in the 2021-‘22 E! Terrell Entertainment Series of community concerts.

Boy Scout Troop 390 presented the colors Feb. 6 in honor of Boy Scout Sunday at First Christian Church. Boy Scouts pictured are Conner Baird, Asher Baird & Nathan Baird with leaders Mark Baird and Donald Lindsey (not pictured). Boy Scout Sunday is held near the date of the founding date of Boy Scouts of America, February 8, 1910. At this time, Boy Scouts focus on the twelfth point of the Scout Law, “A Scout is Reverent”. Thank you for your BSA commitment and service to others in the community. Contact the Circle Ten Council at 214-902-6700 for registration information. Courtesy photo

STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places, encouraging all eligible voters to participate. The free service is available on the day of the Texas primary elections, Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

Texas families can lock in today’s cost of undergraduate resident tuition and schoolwide required fees at Texas public colleges and universities by enrolling their children in the tax-advantaged Texas Tuition Promise Fund before the close of the current general enrollment period on Feb. 28.