June 2023

Governor makes pledge to cut property taxes

Body Governor Greg Abbott touted the many achievements from the 88th regular legislative session and highlighted his plan to complete unfinished business in subsequent special sessions during a fireside chat at the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) inAustin June 2.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott reiterated his pledge to sign legislation that will cut property taxes during a fireside chat in Austin June 2. Office of the Governor

Happenings in and around Terrell

Body June 17-19: The Association of Breezy Hill Park will host its annual Juneteenth event at Breezy Hill Park (351 New Hope Street). The free, family-friendly event will include live music, a DJ, food trucks, vendors, water slides, baseball games and more.

Gas prices expected to increase statewide

Body Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 8.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.13/g June 12, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 6.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 151.

Former KCSO employee killed in crash

Body The Van Zandt County Sheriff ’s Department is mourning the loss of a deputy who was killed in a two-vehicle accident June 11 on State Highway 198 near the Phalba Community in VZC.

POLICE BLOTTER

Body Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from June 7 to June 13: Arrests: James Chandler Groessel, Terrell, 68, possession of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G<4G; possession of a controlled substance Andrew Ray Nix, Terrell, 50 duty on...

Richards presented with key to the city

Body The Terrell City Council shined its spotlight on one of the community’s most visible and active public servants on Tuesday night, presenting former councilman, mayor and Kaufman County Judge Hal Richards with a key to the city.
Former Terrell Mayor and Kaufman County Judge Hal Richards was presented with the key to the city by Mayor Rick Carmona and the Terrell City Council June 6 for his years of public service and efforts to better the community. Courtesy photo