May 2023

POLICE BLOTTER

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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from May 10 to May 16: Arrests: James Earl Davis III, Terrell, 39, possession of drug paraphernalia; public intoxication Gabriel Storm De La Corte, Corsicana, 32, burglary of a building

Around Town

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May 20: United Church, located at 901 South Hattie in Terrell, will host a multi-family garage sale and fish fry event from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

HE’S BAAAACK-ON THE WATER

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When someone has a true passion for any endeavor, it’s next to impossible to restrain the desire to become actively involved in whatever it is that fuels the passion. Take my friend David Hanson for instance. For over a quarter century David made his living putting clients on the great catfishing at Lake Tawakoni then, a couple years ago, he began a business venture that took him off the water and consumed all his time.
Lake Tawakoni catfish guide David Hanson is back on the water! David and Luke landed this ‘mess’ of catfish in about 1.5 hours fishing last week. Photo by Luke Clayton

TxDOT launches motorcycle safety campaign

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As motorcycle fatalities continue to rise and the spring weather draws more riders to Texas roadways, TxDOT is urging drivers to look twice and be considerate on the road around motorcycle riders. Amy Jo Miller was enjoying a ride on the back of her boyfriend’s motorcycle in Bell County when an inattentive driver turned left in front of them, hitting the bike and throwing her across the road.

Increase in gas prices reported statewide

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Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 4.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.06/g May 15, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 28.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 106.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.0 cents in the last week and stands at $3.97 per gallon.

EDUCATION

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Sophia Pikett, a Sophomore Kinesiology major from Terrell, was among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester.

If you’ll promise to laugh, I’ll promise to stop!

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In my travels around the USA (and elsewhere) for work, I’ve told quite a few jokes to help lighten the mood in my training classes. The one I can tell without thinking about it is: This blonde is driving, and gets a call from her husband, warning her about a car spotted going the wrong way on the highway, to which she replies: “Yeah, but it’s not just one – there are hundreds of them!!”
If you’ll promise to laugh, I’ll promise to stop!