June 2023

Around Town

Body July 4: Terrell's Freedom Fest 2023 will take place at the Ter rell Municipal Airport. The family-friendly event includes food vendors, a kids zone and activities for all ages.

Worth the squeeze

Body The Titus Family of Terrell is a houseful of entrepreneurs. Jayla Titus and her brother, Carly, run their lemonade business on Talty Road in Terrell, just one block east of 148. Smackinade is typically open from 12-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Photo by Karla Dunson

County set to host two blood drive events

Body Blood donors are lifesavers for local patients who need transfusions. This includes children fighting cancer, mothers going through difficult childbirths, family members who require surgery, and grandparents with health issues, among many others in need.

Reese honored during final council meeting

Body DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell City Council paid tribute to one of its own last week, recognizing outgoing District 5 representative Andreia Reese for her dedicated service to the city.
City Manager Mike Sims, Mayor Pro Tem Mayrani Velazquez, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Stephanie Holmes-Thomas and councilman Grady Simpson recognized outgoing councilwoman Andreia Reese (second from left) during the most recent Terrell City Council Meeting. Courtesy photo

Historical commission honored with award

Body DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com The Kaufman County Commissioners Court met for more than two hours this week, tackling a series items related to the adoption of a budget for the upcoming year while also hearing monthly reports from key department heads.

Unity in the Community

Body Breezy Hill Park was the place to be June 17-19 as the Association of Breezy Hill Park held a special three-day event to commemorate Juneteenth in the City of Terrell.
Blistering temperatures and high humidity levels did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the hundreds of visitors that made their way to Breezy Hill Park June 17-19 for this year’s local Juneteenth event. Attendees were able to take in live music, learn about Terrell’s rich history, enjoy food, fun and fellowship, and see the newly opened and dedicated basketball courts. Additional photos on 2A. Photo by David Kapitan

POLICE BLOTTER

Body Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from June 14 to June 20: Arrests: Ramon Extapan Nunez, Terrell, 63, public intoxication; disorderly conduct – urinating in public; open container in a motor vehicle Demarqus Antwin Criss, Rowlett,...

Sales tax collections dip for second consecutive month

Body The City of Terrell has found itself in a mid-year funk according to the Texas State Comptroller’s Office, seeing sales tax revenues dip when comparing against totals from the same calendar month from the previous year for the second consecutive reporting period.