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Council discusses good news report, upcoming events

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editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell City Council heard the good news report for June and July while discussing upcoming events in town for the next few months during their regular meeting July 16. Council members first discussed the recent Terrell Freedom Fest at Terrell Airport.

Local businessman arrested in Terrell

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editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Police Department arrested local businessman Larry Vrzalik of Kaufman for a reported theft July 9. According to an arrest report from Terrell PD, Vrzalik allegedly stole multiple items from a Home Depot store back on April 23.

DEER SEASON NOT THAT FAR AWAY

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We’re in the midst of our annual midsummer burn out. A ‘cool’ day this time of year is when the mercury only reaches 95 but fall and cooler weather is not that far away.
Larry Weishuhn aka. ‘Mr. Whitetail, with a fine very late season West Texas buck taken on a hunt with Luke that past February. Photo by Luke Clayton

North Texas Longhorns Summer Track Club excels

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The North Texas Longhorns Summer Track Club of Terrell completed the TAAF Region 7 Regional Meet this past weekend in Princeton. “Out of the 80 athletes that registered, we will be taking 47 young athletes to the TAAF Games of Texas in Brownsville July 25-28,” said Head Coach Keith Willis.

Terrell PD partners with A&M Commerce with pathway learning

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Texas A&M-Commerce and the Terrell Police Department have established a preferred educational pathway for the city’s police officers to earn a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with an emphasis in law enforcement leadership. The fully online, competency-based program is offered through the College of Innovation and Design. Through the partnership, eligible officers receive direct admission to the program. Students can transfer up to 84 credit hours of community college, WECM, military or other college credit toward the graduation requirements. Courses are offered in seven-week terms with the ability to leverage prior knowledge to accelerate through coursework, expediting the graduation timeline. Officers also benefit from a dedicated success team that provides advising, mentoring and academic tracking to ensure a smooth educational experience.
Photo courtesy of Terrell Police Department

POLICE BLOTTER

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Terrell Police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from June 28 through July 4. Arrests: Michael Grant Prox, Jr., Terrell, 27, assault by contact (family violence); warrants Brandon O.