January 2023

Tyler Junior College has recognized 1,612 students named to the president’s and dean’s lists for their academic excellence during the Fall 2022 semester. The president’s list consists of 581 students who completed a minimum of 12 hours of college-level courses with a 4.0 grade-point average.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION The Public Utility Commission last week approved a potential overhaul of the Texas electricity market in hopes of attracting private investment in new power plants, the Statesman reported. However, the Texas Legislature has ultimate approval.

Texas ranks first in the nation in over-the-year jobs added, with 650,100 positions gained in 2022. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the state not only had the largest absolute increase in jobs added, but also attained the highest percent of seasonally adjusted total nonfarm jobs added over the year at 5.0 percent. In comparison, United States’ job growth expanded by 3.0 percent.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and OneOp will present the webinar “Retirement Benefit Basics: The DoD Survivor Benefit Plan” on Jan. 31.

Warren Chapel United Methodist Church, located at 810 S. Adelaide St.

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 10.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.01/g Jan. 23, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 41.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 2.7 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 2.6 cents in the last week and stands at $4.60 per gallon.

Did you know blood transfusion is one of the most frequently performed procedures in hospitals? In fact, one in seven hospital patients will require blood during their stay. To support this urgent community need, Carter Blood-Care asks residents to Give for Texans in February.

Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from January 18 to January 24: Arrests: Elskine Ocela Eldridge, Kaufman, 55, no seatbelt – passenger; failure to identify Yolanda Rivera Strawther, Crandall, 52, public intoxication; speeding – 68 mph in a 50 mph zone Hayley Michelle Smith, Rowlett, 42, public intoxication Demetric Rocshell Stephenson, Terrell, 46, assault causing bodily injury Lakeithian Antwone Turner, Seagoville, 28, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G<4G; possession of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G<4G; terroristic threat of family/household Victor Gabriel Avelar, Longview, 19, possession of a controlled substance PG1 >=4G<200G; theft of a firearm; possession of a controlled substance PG3 <28G; unlawful carrying of a weapon Joseph Lee Cobb, Terrell, 56, harassment Easlen Ryan Love, Carthage, MS, 24, driving while intoxicated Brandon Keith Rinkus, McKinney, 36, evading arrest/detention with a previous conviction; parole violator Yolanda Rivera Strawther, Crandall, 52, public intoxication Cesar Fernando Gutierrez, Mesquite, 29, public intoxication Luis Damian Rinconi-Benitez, Terrell, 20, unlawful carrying of a weapon; driving while intoxicated; possession of drug paraphernalia Joshua Dewayne Sillemon, Terrell, 33, assault of a family/household member impeding breathing/ circulation Robin Duane Snider, Memphis, TN, 57, possession of a controlled substance PG1 >=4G<200G; failure to appear damage to property Demarcus Artrun Thompson, Dallas, 31, assault by contact family violence Incidents: Theft: Jan. 18, 1200 block of FM 148 Assault: Jan.

January 29: Warren Chapel United Methodist Church, located at 810 S. Adelaide St., will honor and recognize the Terrell Police Department and Furlough Middle School during their 9 a.m.

Point, focus, shoot! In honor of its 100year birthday celebration, Texas State Parks is hosting a photo contest throughout 2023 with the chance to win park passes, H-E-B gift cards and even a curated state park experience.