August 2023

The E! Terrell Entertainment Series kicks off its 21st season of family style concerts featuring AJ Bisto and his full repertoire of Garth Brooks chart-topping hits. One of the paramount tribute shows currently touring the US, this high-energy performance begins at 7:30 pm at the Terrell ISD Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center on September 14.

Kaufman Mayor Jeff Jordan approached Kaufman County commissioners in the interest of the city’s inclusive playground Aug. 15 asking for participation from the county in fundraising efforts.

BODEY COOPER editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell ISD school board provided an update on a job order contract to update areas of campuses to make them accessible in line with the American Disability Act at their monthly meeting Aug. 21.

Several horses perish in night blaze The Terrell Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to assist the Scurry Fire Department on Aug. 18.

The Terrell City Council discussed plans for an update to the firefighter and police officer compensation plan at their regular meeting Aug. 22.

A Terrell family is reeling from the loss of their home after it caught fire early Sunday morning. The Terrell Fire Department, along with the Terrell Volunteer Fire Department and the Forney FD, were called out to a structure fire at 2:09 a.m.

Terrell Rotary President Greg Garrow (left) is pictured alongside Trevon Ferguson, a US Army veteran and Certified Zig Ziglar Legacy Speaker and Coach, spoke at the August 17 Rotary meeting about the acronym P.O.W.E.R. and what civic groups like Rotary do for our communities, not just in the United States, but worldwide. For more information about Trevon as a speaker, trainer, author, coach and consultant, please visit linktr.ee/houseofjah or to contact him directly, call (469) 685-7309 or message coachsundiata@gmail.com. For information about Rotary, the Flag Program or to join us as a guest, contact Mary at mary@terrelltribune.com or Rhonda at (214) 325-1273.

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The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is seeking nominations of individuals and organizations who’ve made important contributions to fishing in Texas for next year’s induction into the hall of fame. Applications are being accepted through Nov. 1.

It’s August, which means kids are back in school and the fall hunting and fishing seasons are quickly approaching. Before packing your favorite tackle and camo for trips, be sure to purchase an annual fishing and hunting license for 2023-24.