March 2022

Tigerettes shine at DFW Championship Contest

Body The Terrell Tigerettes Varsity, Varsity Elite and JV Tigerettes recently traveled to Dallas to compete at the annual American Dance and Drill DFW Championship Contest. All three teams put together impressive performances, bringing home numerous awards and trophies including:
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County to host cleanup event

Body Kaufman County officials announced that they would be holding a cleanup event at the Terrell Convenience Station (located at 287 FM 429) from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Council sets sights on city improvements

Body The Terrell City Council put its focus on a series of local infrastructure efforts on Tuesday night, discussing and reviewing proposed professional services agreements for four separate projects as introduced by Terrell City Engineer Steve Rogers.
Asher Baird (center), was recognized for completing his Eagle Scout project at the March 1 Terrell City Council meeting at City Hall. Baird, pictured with his mom Connie, painted the gazebo at Ben Gill Park as his project. Recognizing him were (from left) council member Tim Royse, City Manager Mike Sims, Mayor Rick Carmona, council member Grady Simpson, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Stephanie Thomas and Troop 390 Assistant Scout Master Don Lindsey. Courtesy photo

Crocheting for a cause

Body For more than five years, a group of volunteers affectionately referred to as the “Bag Ladies” have met monthly, using their collective talents and know-how to turn what otherwise might be considered garbage into hundreds of sleeping mats for homeless people across the area.
Crocheting for a cause

Kaufman County Day, March 27 & 28

Body Each year the area Chambers, school districts, economic development corporations and cities host Kaufman County Day (KCD) in Austin, Texas, on March 28, 2022. Registration for this event can be found on the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce website, www.kaufmanchamber.com.

Terrell Taco Festival scheduled for May 7

Body The City of Terrell and the Terrell Chamber of Commerce/CVB are sponsoring the Terrell Taco Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 7, 2022. The event will be held on Nash and Adelaide Streets near Terrell City Hall.