June 2022

Around Town

Body June 18: United Church of God in Christ, located at 901 S. Hattie, will host its annual Community Outreach Day from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The event will include clothing and shoe giveaways, new and gently used household item giveaways, and a mini health fair.

BLOTTER

Body Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from June 8 to June 14: Arrests: Zarrius Devion Smith, Forney, 33, driving while intoxicated BAC >=.

Fire marshal warns of dangerous conditions

Body Kaufman County area fire departments had their hands full June 13, responding to two separate fires that scorched more than 50 acres each. In light of the dangerous conditions, officials stressed the importance of following best practices whenever cutting and baling hay.

Dennis to attend Harvard training session

Body The Charles Butt Foundation, a non-profit pursuing a more equitable and prosperous future for all Texans through education and community partnerships, announced May 9 that it will sponsor educators from 54 district and charter schools across Texas to attend weeklong summer...
Dennis to attend Harvard training session

Wilson sets mark as youngest credential coder

Body At age 15, Terrell High School junior Bridget Wilson, has made history by becoming the youngest credential coder in the American Academy of Professional Coders, an organization which has a membership of more than 200,000 people.
Wilson sets mark as youngest credential coder

Local Juneteenth celebration planned

Body For the sixth consecutive year, the Association of Breezy Hill Park will host a Juneteenth event at Breezy Hill Park (located at 351 New Hope Street in Terrell). Events are set to run from 11 a.m.

Council reviews summer road projects

Body The Terrell City Council covered lots of ground on Tuesday night, tackling an agenda that included lengthy discussion centered on ongoing agreements between local law enforcement officials and educational entities.

Adoption outreach launched as center reaches capacity

Body Kaufman County Purchasing Agent Raylan Smith kicked off an urgent adoption outreach effort at the Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court meeting on June 7 as she brought an adorable puppy named Morgan to meet the County Judge and Precinct Commissioners.
Kiwanis Club of Terrell held their regular meeting June 7. Kaufman County Judge Hal Richards shared information with members on a fiveyear financial plan for Kaufman County, transportation goals, building and facilities upgrades, and answered questions. Additionally, Raylan Smith brought along a couple of fur babies to demonstrate the importance of pet adoption and the new center for Kaufman County. Courtesy photo