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OEM gives update on possible waterway contamination

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Kaufman County Emergency Management Coordinator Steve Howie received a crucial update regarding the possible waterway contamination on Aug. 19. Stemming from a fire at the Sherwin Williams company in Garland August 7. Since that fire, contaminants from fire suppression chemicals have posed a threat from Duck Creek in Garland to the East Fork of the Trinity River in Kaufman County.

Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th Birthday, only you can prevent wildfires

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Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th birthday today by being extremely cautious with all outdoor activities that create heat or sparks. As a national icon and the longest-running public service campaign in the United States, Smokey Bear has been teaching millions of people how to prevent wildfires since 1944.

Terrell football players stacking up offers

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For Terrell High School seniors Chase Bingmon and Marquel Hambric and junior Keiundre Johnson, the dream of playing football at the collegiate level is now within reach. With 21 offers and counting between the three of them, the athletes are helping to create a new Terrell Tiger legacy.
Photo courtesy of Terrell ISD

Beanie babies find new home with PD, kids

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The Kiwanis Club of Terrell started looking for ways recently to help assist the local Terrell Police Department in connecting with the community and has found someone with a special offering for children in need.
Chief Ken McKeown and Captain Bulin accept a Beanie Babies donation at the Terrell Police Department Advisory Committee meeting courtesy of Morgan Echols. Photos courtesy of Andreia Reese

Sassy Sista’s member raises money for Arms of Hope

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Shirley Zaeske presents a $1,000 check to Matt Anderson at the Arms of Hope Boles Home in Quinlan. Shirley works very hard for the Sassy Sista’s Donations Ministry selling the donations she receives in her booth at Four Generations Mini Mall in Greenville to benefit Arms of Hope.
Photo courtesy of Holly