February 2023

.

.

North Texans are invited in February to provide input on a study examining how to close gaps in the regional transit network and create a more seamless experience for riders. The study will help develop a transit vision, along with specific goals and objectives that guide the transit planning process, recommendations and implementation.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department asks Texans to join the fight against invasive species that negatively impact the state’s natural resources and economy. National Invasive Species Awareness Week, slated for Feb. 20–26, is an initiative to raise awareness of the threats and provide solutions on how to prevent the spread of invasive species.

Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from February 15 to February 21: Arrests: Corey Demarcus Holden, Terrell, 30, assault simple; no drivers license Jordan Oneal King, Terrell, 26, assaulting a public servant; resisting arrest, search of transport; evading arrest/detention; criminal trespass; no drivers license David Lee Offutt, Jr., Grand Prairie, 35, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Marquis Dondrell Skinner, Dallas, 33, no valid registration; no valid drivers license; disregard traffic control device; failure to maintain financial responsibility; failure to appear; speeding – 67 mph in a 50 mph zone; assault; speeding – 51 mph in a 35 mph zone; speeding in a school zone – 26 mph in a 20 mph zone; failure to fasten seatbelt Edwin Noel Santiago Alicea, Forney, 25, assault causing bodily injury – family member George Anthony Charcas, Canton, 20, public intoxication George Charcas-Mandujano, Canton, 38, assault public servant; resisting arrest, search or transport Amber Nicole Hiser, Terrell, 30, assault by contact family violence Susana Ibarra, Dallas, 46, interfering with public duties Kodilian Reed, Terrell, 17, criminal trespass Juan Antonio Ruvalcaba, Combine, 46, public intoxication Marquethiunn Surrell, Terrell, 17, criminal trespass Rosario Retano, Tyler, 35, driving while intoxicated Nathaniel Tanner, Quinlan, 19, evading arrest/detention with a vehicle Stanley Duke Blevins, Terrell, 61, possession of a controlled substance PG1 <1G Sherry Lynn Bostick, Terrell, 59, theft of property >-$100<$750 Andy Veloz, Dallas, 18, deadly conduct – discharge firearm Jordan Taylor Grimes, Terrell, 32, driving while intoxicated Roberta Waynet Perez, Terrell, 50, driving while intoxicated Incidents: Fraud/Forgery: Feb. 15, 1300 block of South Medora Street Theft: Feb.

A 49-year-old Wills Point man was arrested and booked into the Van Zandt County Jail Feb. 20 following an investigation that revealed he had been keeping the deceased body of his mother at a residence located along County Road 3828.

February 24: The Knights of Columbus Fish Fry will run from 6-8 p.m. at St.

Two Dallas tennis organizations and one individual from the area were among 12 individuals and organizations recognized by the United States Tennis Association - Texas from across the state that made a significant contribution to the sport of tennis. They were honored at a Luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 11 in Irving.

LEIGH POOL Social Science Club of Terrell The Social Science Club of Texas (SSC) is delighted to announce the 24th annual “Christmas in a Small Town” Tour of Homes was a resounding success. The membership is so thankful for the support of the community which turned out in droves, our talented and tireless SSC members, our faithful partners, like The Terrell Tribune and Flowerfields Florist, and, most importantly, our homeowners without whom there is no tour.

The Terrell Police Department is beginning the preparation process for the next Terrell Citizens Police Academy. Community interaction is a crucial part of the Terrell Police Department’s “responsibly aggressive policing” philosophy.