March 2025

Pedestrian struck and killed on Moore

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editor@terrelltribune.com A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle on Saturday, March 1 according to the Terrell Police Department. At approximately 1:10 p.m., Terrell PD received numerous calls reporting that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the 600 block of E.

Tigers baseball, softball go scoreless in losses

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The Terrell Tigers varsity baseball team was shutout by the Melissa Cardinals on the road on Saturday, March 1. The Terrell Lady Tigers were also shutout in their loss to the Red Oak Lady Hawks in their most recent contest.

Spring turkey season coming up soon

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With the frigid weather a couple of weeks ago, it’s hard to believe spring turkey season is only a month away. We were all dressed like Eskimos but true to the nature of Texas weather, we were in shirt sleeves a few days ago.
Spring turkey season is only weeks away, time to once again head to the woods in hopes of outsmarting one of the most wary of birds. Photo by Luke Clayton

Voucher bill has backing of House majority

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TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION A slim majority of Texas House members have indicated they will back House Bill 3, which creates education savings accounts that allow families to use taxpayer money for private school education. The Dallas Morning News reported that 75 Republican legislators have signed on with the bill’s author, State Rep.
Voucher bill has backing of House majority

Terrell FFA honors graduating seniors

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Terrell Future Farmers of America honored their graduating seniors at their county show over the past weekend. The team held a memorable farewell ceremony where seniors did their last walk around the arena, signifying the end of their show year. Graduating seniors include Cheyanne Chanthaseng, Hannah Daws, Penelope Malone, Kendall Lopez, Anahi Duran and Casey Stewart.
Photo courtesy of Terrell FFA Facebook page

Around Town

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March 8: The British Training and Flying School Museum will be hosting a Veterans breakfast on Saturday, March 8 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the museum, located at 119 Silent Wings Blvd.

Terrell EDC receives Economic Excellence Recognition

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The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) announced the recipients of its annual Economic Excellence Recognition program for 2024, including the Terrell Economic Development Corporation. The awards were presented on Friday, Feb. 28, during the TEDC’s 2025 Winter Conference in Austin.

Housewives helped win World War II

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“Victory is in the Kitchen” proclaims one World War II poster that encouraged British residents to save food and accept substitutions to their usual diet. During a program on food rationing, Kristy Dooley, owner of the Whisked Away Bake House in downtown Terrell, will demonstrate the famous Woolton Pie, a popular substitute for Britain’s favorite meat pie, at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 27 at the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum, 119 Silent Wings Blvd.
Housewives helped win World War II

Alan Lee Peterson

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1961-2025 Alan Lee Peterson, a former resident of Terrell, passed away in Wright City, MO on Monday, Feb. 24.
Alan Lee Peterson