January 2025

The Kaufman County Cowboys (KCC) 7U, 8U, and 10U football teams recently made history in Corpus Christi by claiming National Championship titles at the Pinnacle Nationals Championship games. With a dominating performance, each of the three teams secured a spot at the top, adding another incredible achievement to KCC’s legacy.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Tigers boys’ varsity basketball team wrapped up the 2024 portion of their season with a win over the Gateway Charter Academy Gators at home on Dec. 31.

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, multiple organizations and individuals made generous toy and gift donations to the children served by Lone Star CASA in time for every child in Rockwall and Kaufman to receive the spirit of Christmas.

editor@terrelltribune.com A co-ed benefit softball tournament will be held for the family of fallen Terrell Police Officer Jacob Candanoza on Saturday, Jan. 18.

January 9: The Terrell Garden Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan.

If you’re not a duck hunter, you might wonder what force causes your water-fowling friends to leave the comforts of a warm home to spend time in a damp, often cold duck blind. Often during the evening hours, my family and friends find me in a semi-conscious state induced from lack of sleep.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Drivers will no longer be required to get annual safety inspections beginning Jan. 1, the Texas Standard reported, however, drivers in the state’s 17 most populous counties will still be required to get an emissions test in order to register their vehicles.

A four-part workshop is being offered in Terrell, aimed at enhancing dementia care through hands-on training and proven techniques. Led by certified dementia care professional Isabel Maria, the workshop is designed to equip caregivers with the skills needed to create a positive, supportive environment for those living with dementia, while also promoting self-care for the caregivers themselves.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced earlier in 2024 upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program that will eliminate most vehicle safety inspections. House Bill 3297, which was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott in 2023, abolishes the Vehicle Safety Inspection Program for non-commercial vehicles.

Community involvement is important to Nucor by their employees donating money to buy supplies for food and presents. It allows them to make a positive impact, improves mental and emotional wellbeing of the elderly, promotes civic engagement, shows love, compassion and empathy for others, and in hopes it builds a stronger community. Nucor donated 45 gift bags to the residents at the Country View Rehab Center with Administrator Deon Tankersley. The bags consist of candy, socks, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, combs, lip balm, activity books etc. They also donated 68 gift boxes to the Terrell Health Care Center and Christmas dinners to the Terrell Share Center.