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Terrell ISD officials and local law enforcement agencies were put on high alert during the early morning hours May 26 after receiving word that a potentially threatening social media post had been discovered just two days after a gunman had entered an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas and killed 19 students and two teachers.

The Terrell community rolled out the red carpet to motorcyclists from across the country May 22, providing snacks, well-wishes and support to participants of this year’s Run for the Wall campaign. Run for the Wall reports that there are a combined 1,602 riders and participants traveling along the Southern, Central, Midway and Sandbox Routes in 2022. Courtesy photos

Less than ideal weather did little to dampen the enthusiasm of local residents May 22 as more than 400 riders and participants from across the country passed through the area as part of this year’s Run for the Wall campaign.

Kaufman County voters went to the polls May 24, weighing in on statewide and local Republican and Democratic primary runoff elections. Among the biggest local developments was challenger Tommy Moore knocking off incumbent Precinct 4 Commissioner Ken Cates, guaranteeing that the Kaufman County Commissioners Court will have two new faces beginning next year.

Local officials have announced that they will be hosting a special Memorial Day event to honor the men and women of Kaufman County who gave their lives to protect us and give us the freedom we enjoy every day.

Congressman Lance Gooden recently met with the City of Terrell’s Leadership team in Washington, D.C. Those present during the event included: Ray Dunlap, City EDC President; Carlton Tidwell, Chamber of Commerce President; Alexa Gooden; Congressman Gooden; Rick Carmona, City of Terrell Mayor; Alison Walker, Public Information Officer; Grady Simpson, City Council Member; Angie Cooper, VP of Operations, Terrell Chamber; and Mike Sims, City Manager. Courtesy photo

The office of Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s issued its latest report on sales tax revenue payments May 11, indicating that seven local cities had posted gains and six others minor setbacks when comparing against the same calendar month from the previous year.

The Wills Point community found itself reeling this week after a major a two-vehicle accident resulted in the death of a high school student and injuries to three others. According to a preliminary report issued by the Wills Point Police Department, local first responders were dispatched in the early evening hours May 17 for a two-vehicle accident in the location of Highway 80 and FM-2965.