December 2022

Body At a recent meeting of the Terrell Heritage Society, the following slate of officers was elected to two-year terms: David Desmond – President, Margaret Briggs – Treasurer, and Gayle Harris –Secretary.

Body editor@terrelltribune.com The sights and sounds of the Christmas holiday will take over downtown Terrell next week with the annual Stanley Ballard Christmas Parade and Holly Jolly Downtown Party set to take place Dec. 10.

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Body The Kaufman County Commissioners Court met for the final time prior to the Thanks- election results and hearing facility updates.

Body The Terrell Tigers were a team on a mission during the final weeks of district play and opening weeks of the postseason, ripping off four consecutive wins including routs of Mesquite Poteet, Greenville and Everman, and a gutty overtime win over Texas High.

Body The 2022-’23 basketball season was scheduled to hit another gear this week with both the Terrell Tigers and Terrell Lady Tigers set to compete in Royse City’s annual Craig Bowers Invitational Tournament Dec. 1-3.

Body The Social Science Club of Terrell and local homeowners will roll out the red carpet to the local community Dec. 3, bringing back the annual “Christmas in a Small Town” Tour of Homes event that had been put on hiatus for a twoyear span due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Body Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 10.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.83/g Nov. 28, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 31.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 11.

Body Texas A&M Forest Service urges all Texans, and especially outdoor enthusiasts, to help reduce the spread of oak wilt and invasive insects by taking preventive measures and being knowledgeable when collecting and purchasing firewood.

Body Dec. 3: The Barbara Leatherwood Fight for the Cure will host a Toy Drive Concert benefitting Children’s Health from 3-5 p.m.