April 2023

Governor Greg Abbott announced two major statewide initiatives to combat the growing national fentanyl crisis and save innocent lives in Texas during his One Pill Kills Summit in Austin. During a press conference following panel discussions, the Governor unveiled a new $10 million multimedia awareness initiative through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to educate Texans on how to prevent, recognize, and reverse fentanyl poisonings as part of the statewide “One Pill Kills” campaign. The Governor also announced the plan to distribute Naloxone (NARCAN) to all 254 Texas counties by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM).

1931-2023 Ellinda Ann Butler, 92, of Terrell, unexpectedly departed this life on March 30, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Colonel Donald R.

1947-2023 Ronald D. Milliken of Houston, passed away on Saturday, April 8th, 2023, at the age of 75.

SHARON HARPER Director Of Marketing & Events, Terrell Chamber Of Commerce The countdown for the next installment of the The Terrell Chamber of Commerce/CVB Jubilee is officially on with this year’s event set to take place at Ben Gill/Lions Club Park April 20-23. The annual Terrell Jubilee consists of a state championship BBQ cook-off, 5K walk/run, Kids fun run, car show, arts and crafts vendors, quilt show, business & health expo, food vendors, kids zone, carnival and live entertainment.

An overflow crowd made its way to the to 201 E. Nash St.

The E! Terrell Entertainment Series concludes this year’s highly successful 20th anniversary concert season with the renowned Side Street Strutters at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on April 27.

The Kaufman County Commissioners Court welcomed members of various organizations dedicated towards helping the most vulnerable resi- and Awareness Month. County Judge Jakie Allen opened the meeting April 4 by introducing Kaufman County Child Welfare Board President Courtney Wortham and Lone Star CASA Executive Director Lauren Rowe to speak to the court.

STAFF REPORTS The execution of a “knock and announce” search warrant by members of the Terrell Police Department’s SWAT Team March 30 led the arrest of two suspects on drug-related charges. According to information released by the Terrell PD, SWAT Team members executed a “knock and announce” narcotics search warrant at 207 Eason Street at approximately 9:08 p.m.

DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Tiger baseball program entered last week riding high, having powered their way past Lancaster March 22 and March 25 in impressive fashion. Despite the positive momentum the Tigers would ultimately hit a pair of stumbling blocks, struggling to generate runs in consecutive losses to rival Kaufman and Crandall.

The Terrell track and field continued its spring campaign last week, making their way to Alfred J. Loos Stadium in Addison to compete at the WT White Invitational April 1.