August 2024

Terrell FFA members honored by school board

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Two members of the Terrell ISD FFA were honored at Terrell ISD’s school board meeting, Monday, Aug. 19. Gabriela Banales, a four-year exhibitor of Market Lambs and the Chapter President in her senior year, and Presley Briggs, a participant in Market Steers, Market Rabbits and Breeder Rabbits, with her rabbits earning a national ranking. Both students earned their Lone Star Degrees at the Texas FFA Convention this summer.
Photo courtesy of Terrell FFA Facebook page

Always something to learn in the outdoors

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This past week, I joined a couple of great friends for an afternoon/ evening of relaxing and filming whitetail deer and the following morning, enjoyed some great summertime blue catfish catching at Lake Tawakoni with my longtime friend, guide David Hanson. Let me tell you all about it.
This past week, Luke joined his friend, David Hanson, at Lake Tawakoni for some red-hot summer catfishing and the chance to capture some interesting white-tailed deer images. Photo by Luke Clayton

TERRELL STATE HOSPITAL BREAKS GROUND

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On hand to celebrate and speak at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new facility at Terrell State Hospital were Terrell State Hospital Superintendent Dr. Mark Messer, Associate Commissioner of State Hospitals Kristy Carr, Deputy Executive Commissioner of Health and Special Care System Scott Schalchlin, Terrell Mayor Rick Carmona, State Senator District 2 Bob Hall and State Representative District 4 Keith Bell. Members of the Terrell City Council, City Staff, Terrell Chamber of Commerce, Terrell State Hospital Staff and many others attended the ceremony.
TERRELL STATE HOSPITAL BREAKS GROUND

Dove season approaching for Texas hunters

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susan@vanzandtnews.com As the 2024 dove season approaches, Texas hunters are being reminded to keep an eye out for abandoned or deteriorated water wells while enjoying their outdoor excursions. These wells, often left unattended, pose significant safety hazards and can contribute to groundwater pollution, making it crucial for hunters to report any such findings to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
Dove season approaching for Texas hunters

The groundUP offers free parking lot striping services

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The groundUP is excited to announce the launch of its Annual Earning Our Stripes Promotion. This has occurred in Northern Illinois for the past three years, but this will mark the first time this community give-back program is being extended to the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex. This initiative is part of the ground-UP’s commitment to supporting charitable organizations, not-for-profits, and religious institutions by offering free pavement marking services.

DPS issues driver safety tips for back to school

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As students navigate through their return to school, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds all Texans to exercise heightened caution and adhere to safety measures implemented to protect students, staff and fellow drivers this school year. This includes tips on how to safely drop off and pick up your child from school, drive cautiously through school zones and talk to your family and loved ones about staying safe this school year and beyond.