November 2022

POLICE BLOTTER

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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from November 2 to November 7: Arrests: Jonathan Bernard Emeory, Dallas, 33, no drivers license; driving on the sidewalk; disorderly conduct – language; assault simple; failure to maintain financial responsibility; speeding; assault family/household member with previous conviction; improper lane change Ricardo Gomez Mendoza, Terrell, 22, violation of a bond protective order – two or more times within 12 months; unlawful carrying of a weapon with felony conviction Najee Rasahd Mitchelltree, Terrell, 19, theft <$100 – shoplifting; unlawful carrying of a weapon; non drivers license; speeding Dusty Lee Brooks, Terrell, 31, assault by contact Jacqueline Gisselle Castaneda, Forney, 23, speeding 10 percent over – 55 mph in a 40 mph zone; violate promise to appear; speeding 10 percent over – 50 mph in a 35 mph zone Richard L. Resplandor Flores, Forney, 47, speeding Sherman Lee Harris, Terrell, 58, assault family/household member impeding breathing/circulation; interfere with emergency request for assistance Edward Earl Surrell, Terrell, 66, possession of a controlled substance PG2 >=1G<4G; driving while intoxicated Rodrigo Avila, Terrell, 21, assault by contact – family violence Juan Manuel Cardona Lopez, Mesquite, 41, assault causing bodily injury Jose Ramon Mendez Garcia, Terrell, 24, no drivers license; driving while license is invalid with previous conviction/suspension without financial restitution; driving while intoxicated Chad Eric Cowles, Terrell, 51, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; changed lanes when unsafe Incidents: Abandoned Vehicle: Nov.

DPS launches campaign to fight fentanyl

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This month, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) answered Governor Greg Abbott’s call to action for state agencies by launching a new public awareness campaign to highlight the dangers of fentanyl. The multi-pronged campaign includes posting informational signage in DPS buildings, public service announcements at driver license offices statewide and publishing a webpage offering valuable resources.

BBB advises storm victims to be on the lookout for ‘storm chasers’

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Texas and Oklahoma were hit with an onslaught of severe weather, thunderstorms, and at least nine tornadoes on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. While we East Texans are no strangers to storm damage, the Better Business Bureau advises residents to be on the lookout for storm chasers who show up unannounced, offer to repair storm damage for a low price, require advance payment and make big promises on which they have no intention of delivering. BBB reminds consumers to be on the lookout for shady contractors looking to take advantage of storm victims.

Biggest-ever Buc-ee’s coming to LuLing

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Buc-ee’s is planning to bring the title of largest of its travel centers back to Texas by building a 75,000-square foot facility in Luling, about 50 miles south of Austin. The new facility will be 1,000 square feet larger than the current title holder in Tennessee, according to The Dallas Morning News.
Biggest-ever Buc-ee’s coming to LuLing

What to do if your pet is bitten by a snake

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The beginning of autumn brings pumpkins, falling leaves and baby snake season as snakes are born and hatched in late summer to early fall. The cooling weather also makes snakes more active, putting our curiously natured dogs and cats at higher risk of venomous bites.
What to do if your pet is bitten by a snake

OPENING DAY DEER HUNT

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The opener has come and gone for the almost two million deer hunters in Texas and we all have our stories. Many will be reliving the experience of once again spending a couple days living the hunter’s lifestyle in the ‘wilds’ for months to come. Others will be busy after work this week putting venison steaks and roast in their freezer. Some were fortunate to harvest that wall hanger buck of their dreams and many connected with ‘their’ trophy in the form of a spike buck or doe for the freezer.
Luke’s friend and neighbor Kenneth Shepherd rattling in a buck on opening morning. Photo by Luke Clayton

Tigers tame Lions in runaway win

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sports@vanzandtnews.com The Terrell Tigers entered the final week of the regular season with little to play for outside of momentum, having already locked in a top-four position in district play and a spot in this year’s 5A playoffs.
The Terrell Tigers were slated to kick off their 2022 playoff run against Texas High Nov. 11. Terrell ended the regular season by finishing fourth overall in District 7-5A while Texas High finished first overall in District 8-5A. Photo courtesy of Terrell ISD

TEXAS ARBOR DAY

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Mayor Rick Carmona presented members of the Terrell Garden Club with a special proclamation in honor of Texas Arbor Day at the Hulsey Public Library Nov. 7. The Garden Club distributed 25 free trees to the public at the event that was cosponsored by the Kaufman County Master Gardener Association, a program of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
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