July 2026

I remember well my first experience feeding deer in hopes of attracting them to my hunting blind which, back in the sixties was a couple of two by fours nailed to the fork in a tree branch of an old oak.

russell@themonitor.net During the July 7 Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court meeting, Sheriff Bryan Beavers gave an update about his office’s activities over the Fourth of July weekend, saying Independence Day is “usually our biggest day of the year.”

Kaufman County Grand Jury returned 21 indictments July 10. Indictment information obtained from the District Clerk’s office does not include ages or addresses of defendants.

Multiple fire departments battled a large grass fire in the Cottonwood area over multiple days last weekend. Terrell and Kaufman Volunteer Fire Departments were dispatched to the 7400 block of FM 987 on Saturday, July 11 for a report of multiple grass fires burning along the roadway.

In honor of the recent celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, local author Jowell Peden put pen to paper about the country’s beginnings and where it stands today.

Terrell Healthcare Center hosted their Community Big Bingo with Terrell Senior Terrace with plenty of laughs, friendly competition and good company. .

editor@terrelltribune.com Terrell High School is set to host their THS Tiger Ready Kickoff from Monday, July 27 through Thursday, July 30. At this event, incoming high school students can take care of everything they need before the first day of school.

The TAAF Region 7 Regional Meet was held at Midlothian Heritage High School, July 10-11, and the North Texas Longhorns of Terrell had a very successful outing this year.

The Terrell Lady Tigers volleyball program is hosting a volleyball alumni scrimmage at the Terrell Athletic Complex on Saturday, Aug. 8.

editor@terrelltribune.com The National Federation of State High School Associations announced in January rule changes for the upcoming 2026-27 school year for high school volleyball.