July 2026

Terrell High School graduate Matthew McNeal has captured one of the biggest honors of his musical career, winning the inaugural JAMBALOO Music Prize and a $20,000 cash award. The regional prize recognizes the top full-length album released in the previous calendar year by a Dallas-Fort Worthbased artist or band.

More than 80 years after a young British Royal Air Force cadet lost his life while training in Texas, his family traveled across the Atlantic to stand beside his grave for the very first time. The No.

editor@terrelltribune.com A big step was taken toward the completion of Terrell State Hospital as they celebrated their topping out on Monday, June 29. Construction firm Robins and Morton joined Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for the topping out as they marked a significant milestone with the final concrete placement, signifying the structural completion of the project of the Terrell State Hospital replacement facility.

The 2025-2026 school year marked a historic milestone for the Terrell ISD Excellence Foundation as the organization surpassed $3 million in total grants awarded since its founding in 2009. With a mission to inspire excellence, innovation, and academic achievement across Terrell Independent School District, the Excellence Foundation has now awarded 312 grants supporting students and educators throughout the district. This year alone, the Foundation invested nearly $400,000 in educational opportunities, awarding 52 grants totaling $386,332.

editor@terrelltribune.com Applications opened for the upcoming Terrell Citizens Academy on Monday, July 6. The dynamic eight-week program provides insight for citizens into government services and operations that is designed to promote community engagement and a deeper understanding of municipal government.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Annual Community Outreach Day and Back to School Bash returns to Terrell on Saturday, July 11. The event will take place on Saturday at the United Church of God in Christ at 901 South Hattie in Terrell.

russell@themonitor.net June 30, Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court approved Precinct 4’s Road and Bridge Department to partially go on private property near Peeltown to install a culvert system to replace a 40-yearold setup that its commissioner said is causing problems.

July 3-12: The Terrell Freedom Fest Carnival will be held at The Shops at Terrell, located at 301 Tanger Drive, from July 3-12 each night beginning at 6 p.m. Unlimited ride wristbands are available for $35 for Monday-Friday and regular pricing on Saturday/ Sunday.

editor@terrelltribune.com The United States of America will celebrate 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4. Independence Day hits a significant milestone this year as Americans celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, that was adopted by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia.

July 3-12: The Terrell Freedom Fest Carnival will be held at The Shops at Terrell, located at 301 Tanger Drive, from July 3-12 each night beginning at 6 p.m. Unlimited ride wristbands are available for $35 for Monday-Friday and regular pricing on Saturday/Sunday.