February 2025

Lawmaker calls for probe into $95 million lottery jackpot

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TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION The Texas Lottery Commission and its former director are under scrutiny after they allegedly helped a single entity win a $95 million Lotto Texas Jackpot, the Houston Chronicle reported. Written testimony at a state legislative hearing last week from an attorney indicated an entity called ‘Rook TX’guaranteed it would win the jackpot by buying virtually every one of the nearly 26 million possible six-number combinations in the drawing, held in April 2023.
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THE BIG EVENT

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Seven years ago, my friend, Lee Buffington (Friendlee), who is a well-known radio personality in Northeast Texas, told me he had an idea he thought I might be interested in. “Luke, let’s plan the first ‘Luke Clayton’s outdoor Rendezvous.” said my friend.
Join Luke, Larry Weishuhn and a host of outdoor folks will be at the 6th Annual Outdoor Rendezvous at the Top Rail Cowboy Church March 1 in Greenville. Courtesy photo

Bachelors of Broadway to perform March 6

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The E! Terrell Entertainment Series continues the celebration of its 22nd season of outstanding community concerts by bringing three of Broadway’s most dynamic male vocalists to the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center stage on Thursday evening, March 6, 2025. The curtain goes up at 7:30 PM.
Bachelors of Broadway to perform March 6

Around Town

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February 25: Terrell ISD is hosting their 2025 Black History Month Program, ‘African American Excellence and Entrepreneurship’. The program was moved to Tuesday, Feb.

A Force for Change - A Valentine’s Love Story

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Dianne first met Mason when he was barely over one year old… and the bond was immediate. Having been a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer for a couple of years before she met him, it’s safe to say Dianne was a seasoned advocate, and she saw something special about this boy. During their many visits over a year and a half, Dianne saw the potential for Mason to thrive, and wanted to make that vision a reality.
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