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Kaufman County inks settlement with Purdue Pharma

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Kaufman County is the latest in a long string of lawsuits against Purdue Pharma to come to a close after commissioners voted to take a settlement at the July 25 meeting. The case was initially filed in August 2018, two months after the State of Texas filed its own suit.

J&J Snack Foods celebrates opening of Terrell facility

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J&J Snack Foods celebrated the opening of its first owned distribution center in Terrell with a ribbon cutting event July 18. The state-of-the-art, 117,000 square foot cold storage facility is strategically placed to optimize distribution across the midwestern United States.
To celebrate the opening of J&J Snack Foods’ first owned and operated distribution center, Dan Fachner, President & CEO, along with the Company’s Executive Leadership Team and employees from the new center hosted an intimate ribbon cutting ceremony July 18 in Terrell. Photo courtesy of J&J Snack Foods

REGS ON RIVER HUNTING ABOUT TO CHANGE

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A new law will go into effect in September that limits rights by the public to hunting on navigable rivers in Texas. This new law/regulation (SB 1236) was passed just last week and blindsided most Texas sportsmen and women. Texas Parks and Wildlife department had absolutely nothing to do with it but I’m sure the game wardens were just given a monumental enforcement challenge and a quick learning curve to decipher this change in the way we hunt rivers.
Beginning Sept 1, hunting hogs or game from navigable streams with rifle or bow will be illegal. Photo by Luke Clayton

King’s legacy lives on with Louise’s Kids

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The Legacy of Mary “Louise” King lives on through their Louise’s Kids program which provides back to school supplies for K-12 children. Who is Mary “Louise” King you might ask? King was the matriarch of the King, Brumsey and McCullar family until her passing in late spring this year.

Rotary Club, Lions Club partner with Flag program

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The Rotary Club of Terrell and The Lions Club partner to distribute flags on four national holidays; Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day. Your neighborhood and its beauty will be a patriotic symbol for everyone to see, supporting our troops and funding college scholarships.
A flag is planted as part of the Flag program with coordination from The Rotary Club of Terrell and The Lions Club. Photo courtesy of Rotary Club of Terrell