August 2024

LUKE LOOKS BACK THIS WEEK

Body In the almost 40 years that I’ve been penning this weekly outdoors column, I’ve written many times about some of the highlights of my life that began as a very rural kid hunting and fishing in North east Texas and later outdoor adventures that ranged from bass fishing in Japan...
Our outdoors writer, Luke Clayton, shares some fond memories of the outdoors over the more than six past decades. Photo by Luke Clayton

Expanded passenger rail again on the table

Body STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS A huge pot of federal rail funding and chronic highway congestion are prompting some Texas offi cials to again consider expanding passenger rail in Texas, according to The Texas Standard.
Expanded passenger rail again on the table

Hulsey Library floral design class blooming

Body This floral design class was done at the Hulsey Public Library, in partnership with The Delovely Brand. Live flowers were used to create these stunning floral arrangements. Each person was able to create their own to take home and enjoy.
Hulsey Library floral design class blooming

Kaufman DA Wiley speaks at Terrell Kiwanis

Body Terrell Kiwanis Club had an enlightening presentation Thursday, July 25 by the esteemed Kaufman County District Attorney Erleigh Wily. She was joined by Lead Investigator Mike Holley and Kaufman County Street Crimes Unit Brian Reed, Xavier Jamison and Gilbert Sanchez.
Kaufman DA Wiley speaks at Terrell Kiwanis

Terrell gives update on storm cleanup

Body The City of Terrell gave a recent update on the cleanup from the spring storms July 26. “We are aware that some spring storm debris remains, and we thank residents for completing any remaining storm-related cleanup,” City of Terrell stated on their Facebook page.

Around Town

Body August 3: The No. 1 British Flying and Training School Museum will be hosting a public service program Saturday, August 3 at 3:30 p.m.

Texas Sales Tax Holiday set for Aug. 9-11

Body Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11. This will be the 25th year of Texas’ oldest sales tax holiday.