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Police Chief Ken McKeown retires

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awalker@cityofterrell.org As part of a long-planned transition, Chief Ken McKeown retired from his position at the Terrell Police Department, and Deputy Arley Samson was named Interim Police Chief. Chief McKeown states, 'First, I would like to thank the citizens of Terrell, Mayor Rick Carmona, the city council, and City Manager Mike Sims for their consistent support throughout my career.
Terrell City Manager Mike Sims (left) alongside retiring Terrell Police Chief Ken McKeown as he announces his retirement after starting his career with Terrell PD in 1993. Photo courtesy of City of Terrell

Tigers, Lady Tigers’ soccer fall to North Forney

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editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Tigers and Lady Tigers soccer teams fell in their split doubleheader against the North Forney Falcons Jan. 2. The Tigers took on the Falcons at Memorial Stadium in Forney with the Lady Tigers facing the Falcons in North Forney at City Bank Stadium.

Terrell athletes ink up on National Signing Day

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Terrell High School senior athletes Chase Bingmon (left) and Marquel Hambric signed their letters of intent on National Signing Day Dec. 21 at the Terrell Multisport Athletic Complex. Bingmon signed to play football collegiately at Prairie View A&M with Hambric signing to play football at the University of Central Arkansas.
Terrell athletes ink up on National Signing Day

Spate of new laws went into effect Jan. 1

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TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION After the Texas Legislature spent much of 2023 in session, a bevy of new laws went into effect on New Year’s Day, though some have been delayed by lawsuits challenging their constitutionality. The Austin American-Statesman reported on SB 17, a new law that institutes a ban on programs and policies “designed or implemented in reference to race, color, or ethnicity” at Texas public universities or colleges, commonly known as diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI.
Spate of new laws went into effect Jan. 1

POLICE BLOTTER

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Terrell Police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from December 21 to January 4. Arrests: Julian Velasquez, Terrell, 21, evading arrest Tatiyana Askasha Allen, Terrell, 21, theft of property Casey Dylan Cantrell, Terrell, 26, theft of property Bryan Alvarez, Terrell, 30, public intoxication Courtney Lynn Raney, Terrell, 30, theft of property Jose Antonio Ibarra, Terrell, 34, warrant; resisting arrest; assault on public servant; attempt to take weapon from officer Danae Michelle-Ailene Alonzo, Terrell, 34, driving while intoxicated Kevin Todd Beal, Terrell, 37, harassment Adam Marcell Morrow, Terrell, 39, public intoxication Christopher S.

Plane crashes in Van Zandt County

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According to Texas Department of Public Safety Media & Communications/ Safety Education Sgt. Adam Albritton, a preliminary investigation indicated that on Dec. 26, 2003, at around 6 p.m., a civilian aircraft crashed in the area of 114 Private Road 7005 in Edgewood.
A civilian aircraft crashed in the area of Private Road 7005 in Edgewood on Dec. 26, 2003, at around 6 p.m. The plane came to rest, striking a residence at the location and causing minor damage to the home. Photo by Nick Gibbons, The County Eagle