July 2023

Body Terrell Police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from July 25 to June 26.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body The No. 1 British Flying Training School’s Second Saturday Veteran’s Breakfast, set for Aug.12, will honor a former British cadet who earned that country’s highest military honor, The Victoria Cross.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.