April 2022

OFFICIAL OPENING

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The partnership between Kaufman County and the Humane Society of North Texas to facilitate pet adoptions took a giant leap forward with the April 5 grand opening of the Pet Adoption Center, which broke ground March 23, 2021.
Isabel, a dog owned by Skip Eads of Plano, helps Kaufman County officials cut the ribbon signifying the Pet Adoption Center’s official opening. Tribune Photo/Russell Slaton

CareFlite provides report to commissioners court

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County commissioners held their regular weekly meeting on Tuesday morning, receiving an up-to-date report from Care-Flite officials regarding the group’s call volume, response efforts and staffing. Rob Scott of CareFlite led the discussion, explaining that things had changed since the group had last addressed the court.

BLOTTER

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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from March 30 to April 5: Arrests: Peter Gordon Crooks, Quinlan, 34, possession of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G<4G; interfering with emergency request for assistance; assault by contact family violence; possession of drug paraphernalia Antwon Jermaine Holmes, Terrell, 38, failure to maintain financial responsibility; driving while license is suspended/invalid; possession of drug paraphernalia Jetari Lamont Moss, Terrell, 35, failure to maintain financial responsibility; no drivers license; open container in motor vehicle; no drivers license Alexis Antonia Teuton, Terrell, 25, driving while intoxicated Areli Guadalupe De Jesus, Terrell, 25, possession of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G<4G; expired vehicle registration; no drivers license; failure to maintain financial responsibility Kamesia Kawane Jackson, Terrell, 46, possession of a controlled substance PG2 >=4g<400G Veronica Lashawn Skinner, Terrell, 37, failure to report change of address; failure to maintain financial responsibility Judith De La Cruz, Terrell, 18, assault by contact family violence Lakendric Deandrea Monroe, Shreveport, LA, 30, unauthorized use of a vehicle; theft of a firearm; theft of property >=$100<$750; assault causing bodily injury to a family member Janice Marie Pullings, Terrell, 35, theft of property <$100 Jonnae Thomas, Terrell, 41, possession of a controlled substance PG1 <1G; expired vehicle registration; driving while license is suspended/ invalid Rickey Lee Weaver, Ennis, 24, public intoxication Jamie Lake, Holly Lake, 48, driving while intoxicated George Myers, Irving, 57, no drivers license; speeding Deqavon Keshun White, Terrell, 25, speeding Alexis Carrillo, Dallas, 29, no drivers license; failure to maintain financial responsibility Peter Gordon Crooks, Quinlan, 34, violation of bond/protective order; criminal trespass Jewel Diamond Mitchelltree, Terrell, 28, parole violation; driving while license is suspended/invalid; failure to comply with Texas motor vehicle safety; speeding 88 in a 70 mph zone; expired vehicle registration Valentin Ramirez-LandaVerde, Terrell, 39, possession of a controlled substance PG1 <1G Incidents: Theft: March 30, 900 block of South Frances Street Assault: March 30, 100 block of Hamilton Drive Criminal Trespass: March 31, 200 block of South Catherine Street Burglary: March 31, 1400 block of West Moore Avenue Property Damage: March 31, 200 block of Meadowcrest Drive Auto Theft: March 31, 800 block of Airport Road Warrant Service: April 1, 400 block of East College Street Criminal Trespass: April 1, 200 block of South Rockwall Avenue Assault: April 1, 100 block of Ben Gill Parkway Auto Theft: April 1, 1400 block of South State Highway 34 Disturbance: April 1, 500 block of West Interstate 20 Warrant Service: April 1, 1100 block of North State Highway 34 Disturbance: April 1, 200 block of Pecan Street Intoxicated Person: April 2, 1700 block of South State Highway 34 Property Found: April 2, 1200 block of South Catherine Street Theft: April 2, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue City Ordinance Violation: April 2, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue City Ordinance Violation: April 2, 1300 block of FM 148 Welfare Concern: April 2, 500 block of Apache Trail Suspicious Person: April 2, 500 block of Charles Lane Theft: April 3, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Theft: April 3, 200 block of Olivia Drive Welfare Concern: April 3, 1200 block of East Brin Street Disturbance: April 3, 1300 block of Rosehill Road Property Damage: April 4, 600 block of Pacific Avenue Theft: April 4, Spur 557 Disturbance: April 4, 100 block of Jackson Drive Disturbance: April 5, 1000 block of State Highway 205 Assist Other Agency: April 5, 100 block of Mira Place Burglary: April 5, 500 block of Heather Lance Circle Weapons Violation: April 5, 200 block of Skyline Drive.

Around Town — Happenings in & around Terrell

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April 8: The Knights of Columbus Fish Fry will run from 6-8 p.m. at St. Johns Parrish. The cost is $12 per adult, and $6 for children under 12. Fish fries will also be held every Friday in March as well as April 1 and April 8.

April proclaimed Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month

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On March 29, members of the Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Kaufman County Children’s Advocacy Center and the Kaufman County Child Welfare Board gathered with State Representative Keith Bell, County Judge Hal Richards and many other community leaders to officially proclaim the month of April 2022 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in Kaufman County.
State Representative Keith Bell, County Judge Hal Richards, President of the Kaufman County Child Welfare Board Courtney Wortham and other community leaders were present for the reading of a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. Courtesy photo

Kaufman County receives heavy storm damage

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Multiple sections of Kaufman County were on high alert Monday night, April 4, as severe weather with extreme winds, hail and rain hit with vengeance. Once the storm passed, many were shocked to see the amount of damage left behind but were thankful that there were no reports of injury or death.

Celebration of Life Wayne Burge

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A Celebration of Life for Wayne Burge will be held on April 9, 2022, at the First Baptist Church on 403 N. Catherine Street in Terrell, at the ROC center at 2 p.m.
Celebration of Life Wayne Burge

Affordable health screenings coming to Terrell

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Residents living in and around the Terrell can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening.

Raiders rally past Tigers, 6-4

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The Terrell Tigers wrapped up their season series with Sunnyvale last week, watching their late rally come up short in a 6-4 setback to the Raiders. Sunnyvale got the better of Terrell throughout the early stages of the contest, scoring a run in the first and one in the fourth to take a 2-0 lead.