May 2026

Kaufman County Judge Jakie Allen, along with the Kaufman County Commissioners Court, signed a proclamation recognizing May 11–16 as National Salvation Army Week in Kaufman County. The proclamation honors the long-standing service and dedication of The Salvation Army and its commitment to helping individuals and families throughout Kaufman County and surrounding communities.

editor@terrelltribune.com Terrell ISD’s Summer Feeding Program returns this June as part of the Summer Food Service Program, a federally-funded program administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Terrell ISD’s School Board of Trustees recognized the Class of 2026 Top 10 students during their meeting on Monday, May 18. School board members recognized Valedictorian Emily Bunch (in numerical order 1-10), Salutatorian Shelby Kuban, Emily Evans and Isabella Cutchall (tied for third), Hilario Montoya, Miranda Valdelamar Guerrero, Allison Craven, Cailor Martinez, Mariana Perez Lopez, Caden Warnock and Zulli Galindo.

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Lone Star CASA proudly welcomed new volunteers during two swearing in ceremonies held at the Rockwall County Courthouse in March and April. The Honorable Judge Brett Hall officially administered the oath to the newest CASA Volunteers who are now prepared to advocate for children who have experienced abuse and neglect in Kaufman and Rockwall Counties. During the March ceremony, five CASA Volunteers and one Helping Heart were sworn in. In the second ceremony in April, eight CASA Volunteers and two staff members were sworn in. Helping Hearts are family members of CASA Volunteers who complete training to provide additional support throughout a volunteer’s advocacy journey.

editor@terrelltribune.com Terrell ISD swore in their new board officers, and two members took the oath of office during their regular meeting on Monday, May 18. The three officers that were sworn in were President Tonya Derrick, Vice President Monty Westbrook and Secretary Anne McDonald.

June 1-29: 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.

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There’s something very special about river fishing. I grew up a few miles from the Red River in Red River County and have fond memories of bank fishing along the river. I remember my dad telling me there was a dam many miles upstream that impounded a huge body of water situated along the Texas/ Oklahoma border called Lake Texoma. I was well into my twenties before I discovered Texoma and sampled the great striper fishing there.