August 2023

The Terrell Chamber of Commerce members surprise local business Mariposa with a cash mob Aug. 17. Members came to Mariposa to spend at least $20 in a monthly initiative to support local businesses. Mariposa provides women’s clothing among many other apparel items. It is located at 410 W. High St in Terrell.

Kaufman County Emergency Management Coordinator Steve Howie received a crucial update regarding the possible waterway contamination on Aug. 19. Stemming from a fire at the Sherwin Williams company in Garland August 7. Since that fire, contaminants from fire suppression chemicals have posed a threat from Duck Creek in Garland to the East Fork of the Trinity River in Kaufman County.

Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th birthday today by being extremely cautious with all outdoor activities that create heat or sparks. As a national icon and the longest-running public service campaign in the United States, Smokey Bear has been teaching millions of people how to prevent wildfires since 1944.

A retired British intelligence officer will be the speaker hosted by the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum on August 31 at 7 pm. “Lies, Spies and Tin Foil” will be the subject of his talk to be held at the terminal building of Terrell Municipal Airport, 400 British Flying School Boulevard.

BODEY COOPER editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell City Council honored Terrell Police Department’s Chaplain Gary Weems at their regular meeting Aug. 15.

The Kaufman Economic Development Corporation hosted its annual Economic Summit at the Kaufman Civic Center Aug. 10.

BODEY COOPER editor@terrelltribune.com A man was struck by a vehicle early Friday morning in the 700 block of E. Moore Ave.

The Kiwanis Club of Terrell started looking for ways recently to help assist the local Terrell Police Department in connecting with the community and has found someone with a special offering for children in need.

Terrell Police are investigating the shooting death of a Terrell High School student Wednesday morning. According to a press release from the Terrell Police Department, officers responded to a 9-1-1 call at 8:12 a.m.

Experience and motivation are two big motivating factors for the Terrell Tigers cross country program entering the 2023 season. Under the veteran coaching leadership of Joe Stephens, the Tigers look to return to their championship pedigree after a down year in 2022.