May 2025

Around Town

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May 19-26: Al-anon meetings for family and friends of alcoholics will be held each Monday at 12 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, located on 503 W.

This week in the outdoors...

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It’s been one of those weeks that I’ve stuck pretty close to home and caught up on some past due writing, mostly on an article I’m working on pertaining to predation by raccoons. I’ve spent a couple of evenings with my thermal scope setting near a corn feeder shooting digital photos of raccoons for the article.
Raccoons are cute little critters when coming to the back door to clean up a cat or dog feeding bowl but in the wild, they are very efficient predators. When their numbers get out of control, they can do great damage, especially to ground nesting birds. Photo by Luke Clayton

Trump: Protecting Migrant Children

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The Trump administration’s border policies are saving and rescuing the lives of unaccompanied alien children (UACs). Contrary to mainstream narratives driven by Fake News media, President Trump and Secretary Noem are prioritizing safety, security, and humanity for vulnerable minors.
Trump: Protecting Migrant Children

FROM THE BLEACHERS

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jackwelch1975@gmail.com I was recently asked about how community colleges fit into how athletes are recruited today. In addition, there is a concern of why some community colleges are experiencing a drop in enroll-ment while many are flourishing.

Terrell PD holding school supplies drive

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editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Police Department 911 Dispatch is holding a drive for school supplies for the upcoming school year. The drive began on May 1 and runs through July 19 at the department.

Council accepts $300,000 award from General Land Office

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editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell City Council accepted an awarded grant of $300,000 during their regular city council meeting on Tuesday, May 6. Council members also accepted the retirement of former Terrell City Manager Mike Sims during executive session and named Mark Mills as Interim City Manager.

Former Terrell student receives over $4 million in scholarships

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A remarkable student from East Texas is making headlines for her extraordinary academic achievements and college readiness. Natalie York, a senior at Grand Saline High School and former Terrell ISD student, is celebrating a dual milestone this spring: earning her high school diploma and graduating with an Associate degree from Tyler Junior College on May 9.
Former Terrell student receives over $4 million in scholarships

Terrell senior procession scheduled for May 28

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By Bodey Cooper editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell High School Class of 2025 will hold their senior procession on Wednesday, May 28. The senior class will have their graduation on Friday, May 30 at Memorial Stadium in Terrell.