May 2023

Runoff likely between Robison, Reese

Election Day came and went May 6, leaving behind almost as much uncertainty for the lone contested position in the City of Terrell as when this year’s cycle began with candidate filing in January. Early voting numbers released promptly by Kaufman County election officials at 7 p.m.
Runoff likely between Robison, Reese

Public invited to cheer on riders

DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com Run for the Wall, an annual motorcycle ride promoting military veterans and honoring service, will make a pit stop for fuel and food at Brookshire’s in Terrell (located at 1400 W. Moore Ave.) at 8:30 a.m.

Historian to discuss cotton’s role in city’s history

In celebration of the City of Terrell’s Sesquicentennial, the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum will host a talk by noted historian, Donald Frazier, PhD, at 7 p.m. May 18 at the museum, 119 Silent Wings Blvd. “When Gold was White: The Cotton Boom in Terrell” will be his topic.
Historian to discuss cotton’s role in city’s history

POLICE BLOTTER

Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from May 3 to May 9: Arrests: Robin Rena Hart, Terrell, 37, no drivers license; assault simple Misty N. Hider, Caddo, OK, 28, possession of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G

Around Town

May 13: The No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum will host area veterans for the Second Saturday Veterans Breakfast from 9-10:30 a.m.

The power of flowers

Since April showers did indeed bring May flowers for much of the state, now is the time to think about continuing that color through the rest of spring and the upcoming summer months.
The power of flowers

Donations sought for annual food drive

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 31st annual national food drive on Saturday, May 13. Letter Carriers will join forces with community leaders and others to help fight hunger in Dallas and throughout the country.

Paxton announces distribution of $141 million to TurboTax customers

Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that $141 million will be distributed to Intuit TurboTax customers who were misled into paying Intuit to file their federal tax returns. Approximately 4.4 million consumers nationwide will receive a payment, including more than 465,000 Texas residents.