July 2023

I am often asked to research rules and regulations on interscholastic athletics. Serving as a consultant for state athletic regulations on athletics in public schools, I understand rules can be interpreted in many ways. Usually questions are on eligibility, athletic participation, and practice rules.

Terrell Police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from July 25 to June 26. Arrests: Antwon Jermaine Holmes, Terrell, 39, driving with suspended license; failure to maintain financial responsibility; expired vehicle registration; possession of drug paraphernalia Marvin Ray Brown: Terrell, 61, driving with expired license Incidents: Harassment – July 25, 500 Block of West College Street Burglary – July 25, 1700 Block of State Highway 34 Transport – July 26, 1100 Block of North State Highway 34 Illegal dumping – July 26, 500 Block of Kings Creek Drive.

Carnell Horn, a Terrell High School graduate, left his hometown in pursuit of seeking a career in the medical field. He received both academic and athletic scholarships to the University of Texas at El Paso. After graduating with a bachelor’s in biomedical sciences, he returned home looking for where God would guide him next. While preparing to take the next step with plans to enter medical school, life took a different turn. Through prayer and the support of his parents, doors of opportunity had opened for him to gain experience in other avenues that he never considered before.

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the launch of the Texas fentanyl data dashboard by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as part of the statewide “One Pill Kills” campaign. This dashboard, available on Texas Health Data, reflects the expansion of data on fentanyl and other drug poisoning deaths published by DSHS online. Texans can now access information that includes fentanyl- related deaths from 2014 to 2023 and lets users view them over time, by demographics or by geography.

July 29: United Way of Kaufman County and Carter BloodCare will partner to host a blood drive from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. at 1314 W.

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, serves as a beacon of hope amid the increasing political divisiveness that threatens our nation’s unity. Instead of preparing our nation for emerging threats, the Biden administration has weaponized our military to promote abortion, gender modification surgeries, and racial discrimination. In response to this destructive decline, Speaker McCarthy empowered conservatives to return the focus of our Department of Defense to its core purpose of protecting the American people.

Have you noticed that in these recent years, you really can’t believe anything anymore? If you see a photo on the internet, it’s most likely been doctored. Photoshop creates its own reality.

The Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) reached a $5 billion multistate settlement with CVS for the company’s role in the national opioid epidemic, including inadequately monitoring opioid prescriptions. Over $300 million is designated for Texas. The agreement with CVS is one of numerous multi-billion- dollar settlements resulting from litigation by state attorneys general against the pharmaceutical industry for practices that escalated a nationwide crisis of fatal abuse of addictive prescription narcotics.

Terrell ISD’s Back to School Bash gets underway Thursday, Aug. 3 as they look to kick off the new school year in stellar fashion.

It is back-to-school season for students of all ages, which means, parents are gearing up for back-toschool shopping. The National Retail Federation estimates that nearly $135 billion will be spent on back-to-school and back-to-college shopping this year. With the current inflationary environment, consumers are choosing cheaper alternatives and paying more attention to sales, coupons and discount retailers. Better Business Bureau reminds consumers that coming up with a game plan early on will go a long way this school shopping season.