June 2022

Around Town — HAPPENINGS IN & AROUND TERRELL

Body June 10-11: The Wills Point Police Department will host its annual Back the Blue Benefit at Jack Lester Park. Participants in the Outlaw BBQ Association sanctioned cook-off that will begin preparations June 10 with cook’s choice dishes due by y 7:30 p.m.

Gas prices continue to surge nationwide

Body Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 33.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.56/g June 6, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 61.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.84/g higher than a year ago.

Church to host Community Outreach Day

Body United Church of God in Christ, located at 901 South Hattie in Terrell, has announced that it will once again host its annual Community Outreach Day June 18 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Play Ball! coming to First UMC June 26

Body United Methodist Evangelist Mark Winter of One Man Show Ministries will be at First United Methodist Church of Terrell to present Play Ball, a humorous monologue with a message.
Play Ball! coming to First UMC June 26

Santiago to head up elementary campus

Body The baton of leadership was passed from Dr. Tracie Pritchett to Aleix Santiago at the Dr. Bruce Wood Elementary staff meeting on Friday, May 27, 2022. Dr. Pritchett, who has served as the Principal for Dr.
TISD officials tabbed Aleix Santiago as the newest principal of Dr. Bruce Wood Elementary. Courtesy photo

TVFD conducts puppy rescue

Body The Terrell Volunteer Fire Department conducted a unique operation June 1, rescuing a puppy that had fallen into a septic tank at a residence along County Road 301. According to the TVFD account of the incident, firefighters were dispatched shortly after 6 p.m.
TVFD conducts puppy rescue

HONORING THE HEROES

Body Volunteers gathered Sunday to place flags on the graves of fallen heroes at Oakland Cemetery in Terrell. Patty Yocum heads up the event every year. Organizations and local volunteers place a flag on every veteran’s grave.
HONORING THE HEROES