April 2024

Cooper named President, CEO of Terrell Chamber/CVB

Director of Marketing & Events The Terrell Chamber of Commerce/ Convention and Visitors Bureau announced Angie Cooper’s appointment as President and CEO, effective immediately. Angie, with the chamber since 2012, has risen through ranks from Membership Services to Vice President of Operations.
Cooper

Eclipse Over Terrell

editor@terrelltribune.com With the threat of cloud cover and possible storms rolling into the area Monday morning, some visitors to Terrell were persuaded to cancel their plans and seek viewing areas elsewhere. But, as the 1:40 p.m.
Photo by Faith Caughron

Pirates sink Tigers, Lady Tigers

The Tigers and Lady Tigers baseball and softball squads had a tough week in district play against the Crandall Pirates. On April 2, the Lady Tigers pitching was pushed around as they allowed 14 total runs to the Pirates as Terrell managed just one run across the plate in a 14-1 home loss.
Photo courtesy of Lacie Washington/Powered by Chaos

OLDER SPORTSMEN HAVE MORE FUN

There was a time back when I was in my 20s and 30s that I thought I would be hanging up my hunting and fishing gear when I reached those magic ‘golden years’.
Luke Clayton, right, and his good friend, Larry Weishuhn, are both in their mid-70s and still enjoying the great outdoors, maybe more now than ever! Photo by Luke Clayton

Run-off, city elections fast approaching

editor@terrelltribune.com Early voting and election day is fast approaching for the two Republican races in Kaufman County as well as the battle for the District 2 position at Terrell City Council. In the run-off election, Joseph Russell and Rick Harrison will battle for County Court at Law No.

POLICE BLOTTER

Terrell Police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from April 2 through April 11.

Agencies blasted over wildfire oversight

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION State agencies and regulators were heavily criticized at a Texas legislative hearing for failing to communicate during the deadly Panhandle wildfires, the Texas Tribune reported.
Agencies blasted over TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION wildfire oversight

Leaving wildlife alone is best practice

It is the time of year when people are outdoors enjoying warmer weather, beautiful flowers, and emerging wildlife. As you spend time outdoors, you may start to notice more wildlife in your backyard, neighborhood, or surrounding areas.