June 2025

DeannaBoydSpangler@TexasHealth.org Patty Maggard knew the importance of preparing for one’s death. But while she and her husband made their wills, it wasn’t until she attended an advance care planning class that she helped organize at her Cleburne church that Maggard learned about other important legal documents needed.

We’ve all seen it, coaches and administrators blaming others when things go wrong. Whether it’s losing a game, missing enrollment targets, being passed over for a position, or facing tough criticism, some leaders resort to pointing fingers.

In 1990, a very young Garth Brooks released the highly successful single, “Unanswered Prayers,” forever planting him on the music map. The song quickly catapulted to the top of the billboards and stayed there for months. Even some 35 years later, it amplifies across airwaves.

Juneteenth celebration at Breezy Hill Park

Have you noticed how many successful coaches have worked alongside their relatives? Take John and Jim Harbaugh, after serving together, both became head coaches in the NFL, who famously faced each other in a Super Bowl, or Rex and Rob Ryan, who coached under their father, the legendary Buddy Ryan, with the Arizona Cardinals. Then there’s Bob Stoops, who built a national powerhouse at Oklahoma while coaching alongside his brothers, Mark and Mike.

Master Gardener Rita Ware makes a presentation on Keyhole Gardening at the Hulsey Library on June 13. .

The Terrell Youth Athletes Association hosted their first ever First Responders Expo at Ben Gill Park on June 7. The event featured lots of fun and a sunny day full of games and was well attended by multiple agencies and first responders. Additional photos on 9A.

Terrell High School Tigerette Line and Social Officers spent the early days of June at Danceline’s Officer Camp in Denton. Line Officers received high scores on both their leadership evaluation and dance evaluation and Socials worked hard to create a choice board and team calendar for the year. The officer line received the respect award and were voted on by other teams at the camp for the congeniality award. Eight of the officers were also invited to be on Danceline’s elite team. Additional photos on 2A.

editor@terrelltribune.com Terrell ISD will be a hosting a vaccination clinic on Wednesday, July 31 to help students get up to date before the school year begins. The clinic will take place at the ExCEL Center, located at 1251 Colquitt Rd.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell ISD “Grands on the Go” program is expanding this upcoming school year. The program will be at all four elementary schools this year and Terrell ISD is looking for 50 Grands to volunteer each Tuesday from 8:30-11:30 a.m.