October 2025

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1952-2025 A memorial service for Ruthanne Brockway, 73, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 11, at the College Mound United Methodist Church, located at 14490 FM 429, Terrell.

In 1845, when North Texas was still a wild sweep of prairie, a small band of settlers from Indiana arrived with their wagons, their families, and their faith. Led by War of 1812 veteran Captain John Jacob Beck, they pitched their tents on a hill known then as Beck’s Mound and began worshipping together in his home. Within three years, they had built their first meeting house—shared by Methodists, Presbyterians, Baptists, and Christians alike.

An enthusiastic crowd enjoyed the BFTS Museum’s Monte Carlo night on Sept. 20 at the Platinum Ford showroom on Spur 557 in Terrell. Guests took their turns at the blackjack, craps and roulette tables and the action was steady all evening. Additional photos on 2A.

Trinity Valley Community College has officially opened the Cardinal Resource HQ on the TVCC– Terrell Campus, reaffirming its mission to provide direct, accessible support and resources for students.

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Terrell ISD hosted their 2025 Homecoming parade on Wednesday, Sept. 24 that started by the ExCEL Center and ended at Memorial Stadium.

news@kaufmanherald.com The Terrell Tigers took down the Kaufman Lions at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Sept. 26 on Homecoming night.

Heartland Chess Club celebrates 7th anniversary Heartland Chess Club recently celebrated their seventh anniversary while also hosting a chess tournament in mid-September. Jaamal Rudolph was this year’s Heartland Chessmaster. Jaamal received a $100 gift card. Ken Patterson was the runner- up and received a $50 gift card. Abram Meras was this year’s Junior Chessmaster. Abram received a $100 gift card. Aaruti Mancik was the runner-up and he received a $50 gift card.

The Sharing the Love Foundation Young Ambassadors have resumed their Children’s Legacy Garden workshops in Forney, launching another season of hands-on learning and community service. Located just steps from downtown Forney, the Children’s Legacy Garden provides fresh, organic produce for seniors, veterans, and the Forney Food Pantry. It also offers seasonal workshops for students in kindergarten through sixth grade, giving young participants opportunities to explore gardening, nutrition, and the value of giving back.