June 2024

Fourth of July is just weeks away and that means it’s almost time for the Terrell Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Freedom Fest celebration and free fireworks show, sponsored by the Platinum Collection of Dealerships.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Police Department’s search for a missing 15-year-old girl who reportedly ran away Sunday, June 16 came to an end after she was located safely. The 15-year-old female, who this publication will not name, was last seen in the 100 block of Jackson around 10:30 a.m., Sunday, June 16 according to Terrell PD.

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Terrell ISD announced the appointment of Jennifer Lopez as the new Principal of W.H. Burnett Early Childhood Center. Principal Lopez brings 18 years of educational experience to the district and is a proven leader of Head start programs which will be extremely beneficial for W.H. Burnett families.

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Registration has opened for Lone Star CASA’s 9th Annual Clays for CASA which will be held at Texas Gun Ranch in Terrell, on August 16th. All of the proceeds from this event benefit Lone Star CASA to ensure that 100 percent of children who have experienced abuse and neglect in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties have an advocate by their side.

Alexis States and Camille Gillespie from Terrell High School, arrived at Camp RYLA Sunday, May 26. The Terrell Rotary Club provided scholarships for two incoming Terrell High School seniors to attend Camp RYLA 2024, which is a student leadership camp.

July 4: The July 4th Fireworks show returns to the Terrell Municipal Airport (400 E. British Flying School) from 6-9 p.m.

Texas Health Resources, a leading faith-based, nonprofit healthcare system in Texas, has released its 2023 Social Purpose Report, which offers a comprehensive look at its efforts to advance sustainability, enhance community health and address risk identification and mitigation in environmental, social and governance areas.

1948-2024 Bernard (“Barney”) Leo Simmons, Jr., Terrell, passed away peacefully at 1:29 p.m. on June 7, 2024.