July 2026

Terrell High School Freshmen Camp is set for Wednesday, July 22 at Terrell High School. Camp will run from 7:30 a.m.

July 20-27: Al-anon meetings for family and friends of alcoholics will be held each Monday at 12 p.m. at 501 W.

Preparations are underway for several bond-related construction projects at Terrell High School, including a new traffic flow pattern and relocation of the main entrance at Terrell High School. Projects will be conducted in phases with all work expected to be completed by fall 2028.

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.

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.

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.

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.

editor@terrelltribune.com Applications opened for the upcoming Terrell Citizens Academy on Monday, July 6.

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.

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.