April 2024

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. Her finance degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and graduation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute of Management in 2023, alongside her profound impact on membership growth and community engagement, underline her qualifications for this leadership role.

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.

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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.

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’. I used to dread turning 60 and then, 70, because I truly thought I would be on the front porch in a rocking chair reminiscing about all the great times I had in the outdoors as a young man.

The Rural Law Enforcement Salary Assistance Grant Program, a significant initiative born out of the collaborative efforts of State Representative Keith Bell and bipartisan support of the Texas Legislature through the passage of Senate Bill 22, has allocated a substantial $330 million for salary and equipment grants to be awarded in 2024 and 2025. A formal letter from Glenn Hegar, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, notified Representative Bell on March 26, 2024, that the two local law enforcement agencies from Kaufman County that applied will be awarded a grant with issuance coming this quarter.

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.

Terrell Police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from April 2 through April 11. Arrests: Jahmal Dominique Clay, Terrell, 32, criminal trespass Damien Jamal Palmer, Terrell, 30, warrant Benjamin Duane Lindsey, Terrell, 45, warrant Christian Anthony Bickham, Terrell, 39, warrant Amanda R.

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. The three-day hearing, held in Pampa, investigated the Smokehouse Creek fire and others that burned more than a million acres, destroyed hundreds of homes, killed up to 10,000 cattle, and resulted in two deaths.

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.