February 2024

My name is Rick Harrison and I am running for Judge of County Court at Law. I have been a lawyer for 34 years and have tried over 200 trials as a prosecutor and defense lawyer in counties across North Texas. I have been in private practice in Kaufman since 2011. Prior to that, I was the elected District Attorney of Kaufman County from 2007-2010. My wife, Lisa, and I have been married for 33 years. We met in law school. She is a former prosecutor for the Kaufman County DA’s Office. Her father was former Kaufman County Judge Wayne Gent.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Lady Tigers varsity girls’ soccer team picked up a huge win over the Ennis Lady Lions Tuesday night at home. The Lady Tigers put up a strong defensive effort against the Lady Lions as they shut down the Ennis offense, winning 3-1 Feb.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Tigers varsity boys’ basketball team dropped their final game of the season on the road against the Lancaster Tigers Feb. 13 after celebrating their seniors Feb. 9 at home against the Forney Jackrabbits.

The Furlough Middle School Red Motion Dance department competed in their first competition Feb. 3 at the North Texas Regionals under the direction of Director Tiffani Troy at Heath High School.

Public Information Officer, City Of Terrell Steve Rogers recently announced his retirement from the City of Terrell. A lifelong Terrell resident, Rogers graduated from Terrell High School before attending Texas A & M University.

Terrell City Mayor Rick Carmona spoke at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting Jan. 25 at headquarters in Austin. The City of Terrell was awarded a $750,000 grant to construct a half-mile, lighted waling trail at Kings Creek Park.

diana@themonitor.net Kaufman County Sheriff Bryan Beavers delivered the department’s annual reports to county commissioners during the Jan. 30 and Feb. 6 meetings, noting favorable changes in the county in terms of crime, incidents and department finances.

Terrell ISD Communications The first thing you will notice about siblings Marvens and Marlie Delva when you meet them is that they love attending school. Fifth-grader Marvens and third-grader Marlie enrolled this past October at Gilbert Willie, Sr.

editor@terrelltribune.com Law enforcement agencies in Kaufman County were on high alert after a prisoner escaped during a jail transfer Sunday, Feb. 4.

Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) Health Science Center hosts Be My TVCC and Teddy Bear Repair Shop on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 11 a.m.