July 2025

Thank you to the following businesses that participated in Celebrate Freedom Facebook Giveaway! The lucky winners included Jennifer McFarlane and Judy Beesley. Congratulations! This incredible giveaway is filled with items from these amazing local supporters: — Whataburger — TVEC — Film Alley — Soulman’s BBQ — Miss Phyllis BBQ — Shooters Texas — Eddie Deen — Books & Crannies — Hickory Roots BBQ — Ranger Title Co.

™ Terrell FreedomFest was recently held on July 4 at the Terrell Municipal Airport. Kids zone, food trucks and the amazing firework display made for a very Happy 4th of July.

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In each quarterly Spotlight, we like to highlight local small businesses. We want you to get to know some of their stories and meet the faces and stories behind these businesses. They are vital to our community and we ask you to please consider shopping and supporting local businesses.

Our business specializes in high-quality spray foam insulation services. We provide both residential and commercial spray foam installation, offering energy- efficient solutions that improve building comfort, reduce energy bills, and increase overall property value. Our services include open-cell and closed-cell spray foam applications, as well as attic insulation, wall insulation, and crawl space treatments.

That 1 Painter Greater Dallas is a painting company proudly serving the communities within Garland, Mesquite, South Dallas and Terrell. We deliver high-quality service by providing our customers with personalized customer experience. Our staff is respectful, skillful, and knowledgeable. Our values include honesty, integrity, and building strong customer relationships. We pride ourselves on our unshakable commitment to performing superior-quality work. Our mission is to consistently deliver the highest quality work and exceptional customer service in the communities we serve.

The City of Terrell, in partnership with The Terrell Chamber of Commerce, will host the third annual Terrell Mural Walk on September 20th. The Mural Walk will be held in historic downtown Terrell from 10 a.m.

Who says you need to leave town to have a memorable getaway? Terrell is bursting with culture, charm, and entertain-ment— perfect for a summer staycation that won’t cost you half your paycheck (or your sanity on I-20). Start by exploring Historic Downtown Terrell, where local shops and boutiques offer everything from handmade goods to one-of-a-kind gifts.

During last night’s meeting, the Trinity Valley Community College Board of Trustees proudly approved the designation of TVCC as a Purple Heart College. This prestigious honor recognizes institutions that go above and beyond in supporting military- affiliated students—especially those who have made profound personal sacrifices in service to our country.