May 2023

Phil Robison

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Why do you feel that you are the best candidate for this position? I believe the citizens of Terrell know what is at stake when we go to the polls on May 6. They see our town on the verge of unprecedented growth and are rightly concerned about what this means for our future.
Phil Robison

POLICE BLOTTER

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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from May 17 to May 23: Arrests: Tony Anthony Staples, Jr., Terrell, 44, possession of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G<4G; resisting arrest, search or transport; possession of drug paraphernalia; assault by contact family violence; public intoxication Alton Will Grant, Terrell, 39, assault by contact family violence Kitty Linn Smiley, Mesquite, 59, public intoxication Joseph Vorie Wheeler, Terrell, 45, possession of a controlled substance PG1 <1G Timothy Wayde Wilson, Terrell, 36, possession of drug paraphernalia; failure to maintain financial responsibility; no drivers license Shakerrya Kenisha Woodson, Lancaster, 35, driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age Patrick Ray Donahue, Terrell, 42, driving while intoxicated Incidents: Welfare Concern: May 17, 100 block of Mira Place Follow-Up Investigation: May 17, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Disturbance: May 17, 500 block of South Virginia Street Fraud/Forgery: May 17, 200 block of Willow Creek Lane Theft: May 17, 300 block of Windsor Avenue Property Damage: May 17, 300 block of Walnut Street Disturbance: May 17, 1200 block of Main Street Warrant Service: May 18, 400 block of East College Street Burglary: May 18, 1200 block of South Catherine Street Suspicious Activity: May 18, 100 block of Freeman Street Welfare Concern: May 18, 300 block of Tanger Drive Property Damage: May 18, West Interstate 20/Spur 557 West Theft: May 18, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Theft: May 18, 1100 block of North State Highway 34 Follow-Up Investigation: May 22, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Warrant Service: May 22, 400 block of East College Street Assault: May 22, 200 block of East Interstate 20 Burglary: May 23, 600 block of American Way Assault: May 23, 200 block of Bradshaw Street Citizen/Business Contact: May 23, 300 block of North Frances Street Theft: May 23, 500 block of American Way.

Tournament raises funds to better community

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DIANE WILSON Jake Wilson Memorial Foundation, Inc The 6th annual Jake Wilson Memorial Bass Tournament was held on Lake Fork on Saturday, April 22, 2023. We are sending out a big heartfelt “thank you” to everyone who helped us have such a successful tournament.

BRIEFS

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Pentecost Sunday is known as the Birthday of the Church, a celebration of the Holy Spirit coming upon the people who heard the sound of a rushing wind from heaven. First United Methodist Church and College Mound United Methodist Church will celebrate Pentecost Sunday, May 28, with an Organ Concert and Acts 2 Reading at 4 pm in the historic Sanctuary, built in 1910, of First United Methodist Church, 503 W.

HISTORY OF FLIGHT

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Hal Richards spoke at the May 18 Terrell Rotary Club meeting about the Arsenal of Democracy, a phrase coined by former president Franklin D Roosevelt during World War II. Rotarians learned about B24 bomber jets, designed by Consolidated Aircraft and later produced by Ford. For information about Rotary, join as a guest or to speak at a meeting or become a member, please contact Stan Heisel at stan.heisel@gmail.com. Pictured are Rotarian Dana Skelton and Richards.
Photo by Mary Dlabaj

Andreia Reese

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Why do you feel that you are the best candidate for this position? First of all, 'Thank You' to the Terrell Tribune for the opportunity to share my story. The strength of my candidacy can be summed up with one word: EXPERIENCE! Experience in being a longtime volunteer in our community, long before I ever considered running for or serving on the city council.
Andreia Reese

Lehew named to Fall 2022 Dean’s List

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Jaid Lehew of Terrell, TX, was one of more than 450 University of Dallas undergraduate students named to the fall 2022 Dean’s List for earning a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Lehew is a junior majoring in Business.

Cotton helped put Terrell on the map

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Cotton was king in Terrell at one point in its development but new growth is coming, declared Dr. Don Frazier, historian and head of the Texas Center at Shreiner University in Kerrville. His May 18 remarks at the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum were co-sponsored with the Terrell Heritage Society and part of the City of Terrell’s Sesquicentennial celebration.
Dr. Don Frazier, historian and head of the Texas Center at Shreiner University in Kerrville, delivered remarks regarding cotton and its role in Terrell’s development. Courtesy photo

Honor rolls announced by Midwestern State

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Midwestern State University recognized 958 honor students for the Spring 2023 semester. The President’s Honor Roll included 398 students, the Provost’s Honor Roll included 259 students and the Dean’s Honor Roll included 301 students.