August 2022

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body The Kaufman County Historical Commission (CHC) has been awarded a 2021 Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission (THC).

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

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

Body 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.

Body 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.