May 2023

PCCS Class of 2023.

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.

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.

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.

Senior Walk.

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.

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.

Poetry Community Christian School’s Class of 2023 will make the transition from high school students to high school graduates May 26. Leading the way for the Class of 2023 will be valedictorian Sofi Ford and salutatorian Addy Jobe.

The Terrell High School Class of 2023, led by Valedictorian Dalia Alonso and Salutatorian Vanessa Rodriguez, will make the transition from high school seniors to high school graduates during commencement exercises to be held at Memorial Stadium beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 26.

According to Alison Walker at the City of Terrell, there will be a runoff election for a seat on the city council scheduled for Saturday, June 10, featuring incumbent Andreia Reese and challenger Phil Robison.