August 2022

Body Dear Editor: My name is Tom Marquez and I was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. On Monday, August 29th, it will be the 17th anniversary of the day that New Orleans was destroyed by Katrina.

Body Summer officially drew to a close for Terrell ISD students with the 2022-’23 school year kicking off Aug. 11. District officials reported a positive start to the year and a sharp increase in new enrollments.

Body The Terrell Lady Tigers find themselves poised for a breakthrough in 2022, returning multiple key contributors from a team that has been put through the ringer each of the past two seasons.

Body The Terrell cross country program etched its name into the record books last season, finishing the year with the varsity boys program qualifying to compete at Regionals for the first time in school history.

Body Competitive sports have a lot to offer young people. In addition to exposing children to the thrill of competition, competitive sports can set a foundation for a lifetime of healthy living.

Body Cheerleading can be a physically demanding activity full of stunts, dancing and tumbling.

Body Scholastic sports participation benefits student athletes in myriad ways.

Body DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com Kaufman County has been a hotspot of residential and commercial development over the past decade with thousands of new residents flocking to the area. The U.S.

Body Terrell ISD became a hive of activity last week with students returning to campus to start the 2022-’23 school. According to district officials, a record 5,055 students were enrolled in classes as of Aug. 17.

Body Terrell Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Carlton Tidwell (at right) discusses the upcoming masquerade-themed Chamber Civic Auction with Terrell City Manager Mike Sims Aug. 15 during the chamber luncheon. The 41st annual Civic Auction will be held on Oct. 15 at 800 Airport Road.