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As the sun sleeps behind the eastern horizon, the seconds slip by and slowly, but surely, another new year creeps upon us. Wow! It’s not even Christmas yet and, well, I am already dreaming about 2023.

Nov. 24: The Center will be hosting its second annual Turkey Trot 5k Race and One-Mile Fun Run in Kaufman on the square.

Nov. 7: The Terrell Garden Club and the Kaufman County Master Gardeners are promoting Texas Arbor Day at the Hulsey Library (301 N.

Dear Editor: Oakland Memorial Park has begun a revitalization campaign. As you know, Oakland Memorial Park is a historical cemetery located right in the center of Terrell, Texas on Moore Ave and the resting place for most of our founding fathers to include John A.

ROBERT VAUGHN Texas Transportation Commissioner The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is making an historic investment in the future of our rapidly growing state. During our August Texas Transportation Commission meeting, we approved TxDOT’s 10-year transportation program that includes more than $85 billion dedicated to improving safety, addressing congestion and connectivity, and preserving roadways for Texas drivers.

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Andy has always said that his dad, whom I never had the privilege of meeting, was a fairly mild-mannered easy-going guy. Respected and well-liked in his rural community, a boys’ baseball coach, and a church-goer – seems he had a friendly word for everyone. Even when riled, he wasn’t a man to easily lose control of his temper. Like everyone, he did have one, he just usually kept it pretty well under.

For the second time this week, Attorney General Paxton and a bipartisan group of attorneys general announced an agreement in principle to address the opioid crisis. The proposed settlement would require the former opioid maker Allergan to pay up to $2.37 billion to participating States and local governments.

Sept. 3: Film Alley, located at 750 American Way, will host a benefit car show from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Proceeds from the event will raise funds and awareness for Jonathan Boys, who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. The registration fee is $20 per entry. Additional information is available by calling 214-415-3102.

Dear Editor: My name is Tom Marquez and I was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. On Monday, August 29th, it will be the 17th anniversary of the day that New Orleans was destroyed by Katrina.