August 2022

DAVID KAPITAN Kaufman County cities continued to experience déjà vu when it comes to sales tax revenue collections according to the office of Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar. For the third consecutive month, all but one local city posted sales tax revenue when comparing against the same calendar month from the previous year.

Through a creative partnership with the Forney Independent School District, Kaufman County will soon begin construction on a new sheriff substation on the west side of the county in Forney. The proposed 9,780 square foot sub station will be located near North Forney High School on 15 acres of land donated by the Forney Independent School District and ground is expected to be broken within the next 60 days.

The Kaufman County Historical Commission (CHC) has been awarded a 2021 Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission (THC). This annual award affirms Kaufman CHC appointees for managing well-rounded history and preservation-related programs that enrich Texas communities.

With the theme “Back-to-Church Sunday,” First United Methodist Church is celebrating its homecoming with worship and a church-wide lunch beginning at 10:50 a.m. Sept. 18 at the church’s historic campus located at 503 W. College St.

Terrell players and coaches knew that they would have their hands full entering last season, taking on a schedule that included three of the top 4A programs in the state during district as well as two 5A schools during non-district play.

DAVID KAPITAN Terrell ISD campuses have been a hive of activity in recent weeks, with teachers and staff making preparations for the start of the 2022-’23 school year. Those staffers have not been alone, however, as members of the Tiger Band have also been on site prepping for what is expected to be a busy fall marching season.

DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com Terrell will see a change to its leadership structure in the coming weeks with the expected appointment of a new council member to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Tim Royse in late July. Royse had filled a variety of roles in city leadership positions over the years, ultimately ascending to a spot on the council representing District 5 in 2016.

Terrell ISD helped to usher in another school year with their annual Back to School Bash in the Park events Aug. 2-4.

DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com The number of businesses and individuals calling Kaufman County home will likely continue to increase in the coming years with a series of new developments in the works in and around most metropolitan areas. Terrell is no different, receiving requests from multiple developers on potential projects.

The Kaufman County A&M Club and Mothers Club together gave out $56,570 in scholarships to 54 Kaufman County students attending Texas A&M University this fall at the annual Kaufman County A&M Scholarship Banquet and Dinner held at the Kaufman Civic Center July 31. Julio’s Market catered the event.