March 2024

The Kaufman County Commissioners Court recognized and offered their congratulations to the County Clerk’s office for receiving the 2023 Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Five Star Award. This marks the 18th year that the Clerk’s office has received this prestigious award. According to dshs.texas.gov, the Five StarAward acknowledges vital statistics partners who understand the importance of vital statistics and their impact on the citizens of Texas. This award honors partners who go above and beyond the duties of birth and death registration by attending training and keeping up with the latest legislation and trends. County Clerk, Laura Hughes, credits Bobbie Sue Bartlett, Maribel Vazquez, Jacky Salazar, Reece Collier, Beatriz Sauceda, and Leslie DeLaRosa for the work they do on a daily basis to win this award. “These ladies strive to maintain the State’s extraordinarily high standards each and every day” states Ms. Hughes, “and I am so proud of them for achieving this award once again. Their attention to detail and customer service is impeccable and we are happy to thank them all for a job well done!'

The Poetry Community Christian School Teacher of the Week is awarded to Vicky Hoffman. Mrs. Hoffman has a wealth of experience to offer third grade students. After teaching for public school for 13 years in local districts including McKinney, Crandall and Forney, she thought she wanted to retire but reported to PCCS “God is calling me back” when she joined the Elementary faculty at the end of 2021 when another teacher became ill. She graduated from LeTourneau University and earned her teacher certifications in ESL, GT, EC-4th and Digital Fluency. She and her husband, David, attend Life Community Church in Sunnyvale. She loves the freedom to integrate faith and learning, horses and teaching third graders.

Kaufman County Commissioners approved a motion for installation permits and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) by Open Infra during the Feb. 27 commissioners court meeting.

Terrell PADIC Board President Tori Lucas was named the 2024 Rotary Citizen of the Year at the 116th Industrial and Membership Luncheon hosted at Rockwall and Brin Church of Christ Monday, March 4. .

editor@terrelltribune.com The City of Terrell discussed the upcoming plans and preparations for the influx of visitors and events for the Solar Eclipse that is set to take place Monday, April 8. At their March 5 meeting, council members discussed events put on by local businesses as well as school closures and emergency action plans being put in place for Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8.

1948-2024 Richard Wayne Webster, 75, of Terrell passed away peacefully at home February 9, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born Oct 23, 1948 in Terrell to Samuel Richard and Laura Percilla Webster.

1953-2024 Delbert Vaughan Baldwin passed away at his home on Saturday February 24, 2024 in Gladewater. Delbert was born in Terrell on August 31, 1953 to the late Hubert Jordan Baldwin and Jaunita Clemons Baldwin.

Below is a listing of current events submitted by Chamber members. To submit an event to be included on our website and in our weekly newsletter, login to the Member Information Center and click ‘Events’ at the top, then ‘Add Event’.

Make plans to shop small during Happy Days in Terrell America, the celebration of Mom-and-Pop Business Owners Day on Saturday, March 23. Participating small businesses will be waiting for you to pop in and say hello! There will be a DJ spinning your favorite “golden oldies” and downtown merchants will be hosting an old-fashioned Shop Hop event. No purchase required to participate, come, and join in the fun and enjoy shopping historic downtown Terrell. Who knows, you might even win something on the prize wheel after completing the Shop Hop!

The Kaufman County residents are invited to take a trip to Austin once again to meet with state and various agency leaders to hear issues affecting Kaufman County citizens. The event will kick off with a reception on Sunday the 24th from 5 p.m.