September 2024

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editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell City Council approved their vision statement, slogan and mission statement for the City of Terrell at their regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 3.

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Governor Greg Abbott announced Aug. 28 that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is beginning construction of a new Terrell State Hospital building that will provide inpatient psychiatric care to North Texans. HHSC held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning to celebrate the start of construction of the 415,000-square-foot replacement hospital. Governor Abbott and the Texas Legislature approved $573 million in funding for the hospital building, which is expected to be completed in late 2027.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Tigers varsity football team opened their 2024 campaign with a convincing shutout victory over the Memorial Warriors on the road Aug. 30.

editor@terrelltribune.com Fast teams and injuries caused a few struggles for the Terrell Tigers cross country teams at their second meet of the season in Mineola on Friday, Aug. 30.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Lady Tigers volleyball squad dropped their road contest to the Creekview Lady Mustangs on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Since I began writing this weekly column almost 40 years ago, I’ve always tried to ‘take you with me’ each week, regardless of what I might be doing in the outdoors. I’ve recounted my adventures fishing in Japan and shared my trips up in the wild of Canada with you.

Terrell ISD students enjoy sweet treats during Goodies with Grands 2024 at Global Leadership Academy Thursday, Sept. 5.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION A 26-page report from the Texas Comptroller concludes that the state needs 306,000 additional homes, a shortage that has sent housing costs soaring, The Texas Tribune reported. Homebuilding hasn’t kept up with the booming economy as millions of new residents have moved here over the past decade, leaving more than half of the state’s homeowners and renters struggling to find and keep affordable housing.