April 2022

Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative and Atmos Energy each made monetary donations to Terrell ISD, with funds earmarked to go towards stocking book vending machines on the elementary campus. Courtesy photos

The countdown to another local election is officially on this week with early voting on several major items, including a proposed $95 million bond initiative by the Terrell ISD, set to begin April 25.

Ranger originally came in from Ben Gill Park at the end of March, but has gone unclaimed. He’s ready to find a new and loving home! He’s sweet and ready to please, so definitely a loyal dog looking for the best home. Is that your home? Please call the shelter at 972-551-6641 for more information and to set up a visit. Courtesy photo

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) swept this year’s Water Environment Association of Texas (WEAT) Operations Challenge held at Texas Water 2022 to take home the coveted trophy for Overall First Place State Champions and was recognized in three categories related to water conservation and reuse, and public education programs.

The Terrell Tigerettes will host their annual spring show at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center beginning at 7 p.m. April 21-22.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1191 held its monthly lunch meeting April 12 at the Asian King Buffet in Waxahachie. The guest speaker was Dr.

District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced the conviction of Kristina Nicole Murdoch, 39, for Driving While Intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration greater than or equal to 0.15. On March 28, following a two-day trial before the Honorable Judge Tracy Gray in the County Court at Law of Kaufman County, a jury found Murdoch guilty after eighteen minutes of deliberation.

The grand finale show for E! Terrell’s 2021-2022 concert season brings the sensational Nashville-based rock ‘n roll band, Vinyl Radio, to the Terrell ISD Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center on Tuesday evening, April 26, at 7:30 p.m.

Nayadean Kozelski passed away on April 5, 2022, at the age of 96, in Forney. She was born Dec.

Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from April 6 to April 12: Arrests: Orin Edell Staples II, Dallas, 29, failure to maintain financial responsibility Jatavion Darnell James Ross, Wills Point, 20, possession of a controlled substance PG2 <1G; criminal mischief; failure to maintain financial responsibility; no drivers license; speeding Mark Anthony Gaytan, Terrell, 24, running stop sign; possession of drug paraphernalia; speeding Martavious Watts, Jackson, MS, 21, embezzle business property Stephanie Rachelle Adams, Fort Worth, 36, engaging in organized criminal activity Steven Wayne Cruz, Chandler, 44, engaging in organized criminal activity; speeding 10 percent or more; farm truck license violation; driving 83 mph in a 60 mph zone Adrian Alan Elder, Burleson, 38, engaging in organized criminal activity Victor Landaverde, Terrell, 19, criminal trespass habitat/shelter/infrastructure; criminal mischief >=$100<$750; no drivers license Johnnie Robert Cook II, Gun Barrel City, 39, possession of drug paraphernalia; unauthorized use of a vehicle; possession of a controlled substance PG1 <1G William Altman Dowdy, Longview, 39, loitering Miguel Jose Licon, Jr., Terrell, 25, driving while intoxicated; accident involving damage to vehicle >=$200; speeding Travis John Russo, Kaufman, 45, no drivers license Carlos Gonzalez, Terrell, 30, driving while intoxicated Herbert Christopher Thompson, Terrell, 63, failure to maintain financial responsibility Patrick Rogers Bell, Dallas, 49, theft of property <$2,500 – two or more previous convictions; theft <$100 Carla Cervenantes Rojo, Terrell, 31, theft of property >=$100<$750 Jerson Ortez, Wylie, 27, indecency with a child exposes Kenneth Paul Ventola, Terrell, 63, indecency with a child sexual contact Incidents: Assault: April 6, 300 block of East College Street Disturbance: April 6, 100 block of Charles Lane Theft: April 7, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Theft: April 7, 500 block of West Interstate 20 Theft: April 7, 100 block of Windsor Avenue Violation of Court Order: April 7, 100 block of Poinsettia Circle Disturbance: April 7, 100 block of Wade Street Warrant Service: April 8, 600 block of East College Street Suspicious Person: April 8, 15100 block of State Highway 205 City Ordinance Violation: April 8, North FM 148/East I-20 Criminal Trespass: April 8, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Criminal Trespass: April 8, 700 block of American Way Citizen/Business Contact: April 8, 1100 block of FM 148 Criminal Trespass: April 9, 1700 block of South State Highway 34 Property Damage: April 9, 1700 block of Wilson Road Burglary: April 9, 1700 block of Wilson Road Weapons Violation: April 9, 500 block of West Moore Avenue Burglary: April 9, 1700 block of Wilson Road Theft: April 9, 300 block of Tanger Drive Disturbance: April 9, West Newton Street/South Rockwall Avenue Suspicious Person: April 9, 100 block of Crossroads Parkway Property Damage: April 10, 200 block of Allen Street Criminal Trespass: April 10, 400 block of West Moore Avenue Assault: April 10, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Property Damage: April 10, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Assault: April 10, State Highway 205 Auto Theft: April 11, 1200 block of West Moore Avenue Criminal Trespass: April 11, 100 block of Stoney Creek Lane Theft: April 11, 1200 block of FM 148 Assault: April 11, 700 block of First Street Assault: April 11, 100 block of Lovers Lane Welfare Concern: April 12, 300 block of Heather Lane Circle Theft: April 12, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Assault: April 12, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Suspicious Activity: April 12, 200 block of Daniels Street Assault: April 12, 1300 block of South Adelaide Street Disturbance: April 12, 200 block of Elm Drive.