June 2022

Body The Terrell High School Class of 1967 held their 55th class reunion June 25 in the home of LeeAnn Hutchinson. This was the last class at THS to have maroon and white as their school colors. The colors were subsequently changed to the current red and white.

Body Donating blood is an easy, healthy way to help fellow Texans and support the well-being of the local community. People need blood at all hours of every day.

Body Charles “Chuck” Manning Edwards, age 74, of Terrell, passed away June 23, 2022. He was born Oct.

Body Texas summers bring brutally hot conditions, but more than just the heat can be harmful to your pet. Memorial Day, Labor Day and the Fourth of July are the top three holidays for pet emergencies because of outdoor activities where pets run loose.

Body Sarah Horan of Terrell was named to the Spring 2022 President’s List at LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. The President’s List recognizes students who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester to receive this honor.

Body The City of Terrell is seeking applicants to participate in the Terrell Citizens University – an engaging seven-week program designed to promote awareness of government services, knowledge of city processes and procedures, and more.

Body Terrell’s own country/rock music star, Kaelynn Nikole, is excited to be the opener for the BFTS Museum’s July 3 fundraiser at the Terrell Municipal Airport that features the American Country Music nominated band, A Thousand Horses.

Body The Association of Breezy Hill Park and the City of Terrell rolled out the red carpet June 20, welcoming people from across the area for their 6th annual Juneteenth Celebration event at Breezy Hill Park.

Body A would-be bank robber was arrested and taken into custody without incident June 16 thanks in large part to the efforts of an off-duty Terrell Police Department officer.

Body Local Juneteenth events commemorating the 157th anniversary of Major General Gordon Granger’s arrival in Galveston with the news that the Civil War had ended and the enslaved were now free included food, games, music and fellowship. Photos by David Kapitan