March 2023

The King’s Fort Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution has announced that it will be hosting its fourth annual Prom Dress Drive benefitting local high school students in need of prom attire. Prom clothing for boys and girls will be accepted at The Heart of Avon located 203 East US Highway 80 in Terrell.

The City of Terrell took a sizeable step forward in its efforts to annex more than 7,000 acres of land March 20, hosting two public hearings at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center to hear the thoughts and concerns of property owners that would be directly affected by the effort.

The Terrell Tigers entered last week’s games against Lancaster at a low point, having dropped five consecutive games overall as they watched their overall record dip to 2-12-1. Terrell would show plenty of grit and rebound in impressive fashion from their slow start, easily playing two of their best games of the season to dismiss Lancaster by a combined score of 18-3.

1933-2023 Services for Deborah Lynn Coble, 73, of Terrell, were held 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2023, at Community Life Church in Forney with David Griffin officiating under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home in Canton.

The Terrell track and field program made its way to Lion’s Memorial Stadium in Ennis March 24, competing against athletes from Fairfield, Forney, Wilmer-Hutchins, Corsicana, Ennis, Harmony Excellence, Dallas Madison, Palestine and Crandall at the annual Bluebonnet Relays.

April 3-6: Preschool screenings will be held for children from birth to 5-years-old that reside within the boundaries of Terrell ISD who may be slow in developing or having difficulty speaking, hearing, seeing or that have a physical impairment. There is no cost.

A few months ago, I introduced readers to a new addition in our household – a “pretend” breed called a “Teddy Bear”, a Shih Tzu/ Bijon mix. I called her “Fluffbucket” – my wife called her “Milly”. She was really just a tiny puppy body swaddled in lots of soft, white fur. She quickly took over my wife’s lap, and began chewing everything she could get her mouth around – socks, flip-flops, shoes, chair legs…and my plastic containers.

DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Lady Tigers had their hands full last week, playing host to a Forney squad that has looked sharp throughout much of the 2023 season. That trend would continue against the Lady Tigers March 24 as Forney scored early and often on their way to a 20-0 shutout win.

The Upper Sabine Cattleman’s conference is scheduled for Friday, April 14 at Gabriel Ranch located at 8575 FM 1255 in Grand Saline. Registration will begin at 8 a.m.

The Terrell Chamber of Commerce / CVB is excited to announce the annual Terrell Jubilee at Ben Gill/Lions Club Park, April 20-23, 2023. Terrell Jubilee is celebrating 42 years of bringing the community together for food, fun and festivities.