April 2025

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and at Lone Star CASA, they invite everyone to join in raising awareness and supporting children in need. This month, there are various events where you can learn more about child abuse prevention and take action alongside our dedicated staff, board members, advocates and supporters.

Terrell ISD hosts Senior-Senior luncheon.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Lady Tigers softball team struggled in the circle and in the field as they lost their district contest at home against the Ennis Lady Lions on April 8. The Lady Tigers surrendered 28 runs, 23 hits, and committed 15 errors in the field in a tough 28-4 loss to Ennis on Tuesday night.

The Terrell Tigers varsity baseball team struggled on offense against the Midlothian Heritage Jaguars on Tuesday night at home. The Jaguars scored in the second, third, fourth and fifth innings in an 11-1 victory over the Tigers.

Rotary Club swears in newest member.

1963-2025 Terry Lynn Massey passed away peacefully at his home in Terrell, Texas on April 6, 2025. Terry was born in Terrell, Texas on July 18, 1963 to Terry Eugene Massey and Betty Frances Mayhew.

Fairfield by Marriott is set to host the first annual Terrell Jubilee Queen Pageant at the hotel, located at 351 Market Center, on Sunday, April 13. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m.

Terrell ISD honored Dana Skelton with the renaming of the Terrell High School Band Hall in recognition of his accomplishments and impact on Friday, March 21. Skelton dedicated 42 years to Terrell ISD, serving as the Terrell High School Band Director, Performing Arts Center Manager and Terrell ISD Excellence Foundation liaison.

Terrell City Manager Mike Sims released the following statement today regarding the city’s recent work with the TML City Financial Services. “As the city manager, I identified concerns in January which prompted me to take action by engaging a third party to conduct an unbiased assessment of the Finance Department. For this assessment, I se- lected the Texas Municipal League City Financial Services team which provides on-site reviews of finance operations in cities throughout the State. TML’s program is designed to give cities the information and guidance they need to improve. The timeline is as follows: Jan. 27

Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) has confirmed a potential measles exposure on the Terrell Campus. On April 1, 2025, a TVCC student reported to administration that they had been exposed to a confirmed case of measles.