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Garland woman convicted of DWI

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District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced the conviction of Kristina Nicole Murdoch, 39, for Driving While Intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration greater than or equal to 0.15. On March 28, following a two-day trial before the Honorable Judge Tracy Gray in the County Court at Law of Kaufman County, a jury found Murdoch guilty after eighteen minutes of deliberation.

Langley addresses NARFE meeting

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The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1191 held its monthly lunch meeting April 12 at the Asian King Buffet in Waxahachie. The guest speaker was Dr.
Dr. Joe Langley, pictured with NARFE Program Coordinator Ralph Nelson, served as the guest speaker of the group’s April 12 meeting. Courtesy photo

NTMWD wins big at annual Texas Water Conference

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The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) swept this year’s Water Environment Association of Texas (WEAT) Operations Challenge held at Texas Water 2022 to take home the coveted trophy for Overall First Place State Champions and was recognized in three categories related to water conservation and reuse, and public education programs.
NTMWD Extended Winning Operations Challenge Team members included (L-R, back row) Brad Crement, Zachary Jackson, Chris Legg, Joshua Deaver, Jeremy Thompson, Bret Ellis, Scott Hoelzle, (L-R, front row) Caeleb Butler, Sharon Miller and Morgan Dadgostar. Photo courtesy of North Texas Municipal Water District

City of Terrell Animal Control & Adoption Center Pet of the Week

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Ranger originally came in from Ben Gill Park at the end of March, but has gone unclaimed. He’s ready to find a new and loving home! He’s sweet and ready to please, so definitely a loyal dog looking for the best home. Is that your home? Please call the shelter at 972-551-6641 for more information and to set up a visit. Courtesy photo
Ranger

TISD plans bond information meetings

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The countdown to another local election is officially on this week with early voting on several major items, including a proposed $95 million bond initiative by the Terrell ISD, set to begin April 25.

READY to READ

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Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative and Atmos Energy each made monetary donations to Terrell ISD, with funds earmarked to go towards stocking book vending machines on the elementary campus. Courtesy photos
READY to READ

Man found guilty on assault charges

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District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced April 11 that a Kaufman County jury has found Julius Erving Chapman, 41, guilty for the offense of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. The jury verdict was handed down

Memorial fishing tournament set for April 23

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Anglers from across the area will gather on Lake Fork next week, testing themselves and each other at the 5th annual Jake Wilson Memorial One-Day Open Bass Team Tournament. Organizers behind the effort explained the origin of the tournament stating, “The Jake Wilson Memorial Bass Tournament was organized to celebrate the life and legacy of Jake Charles Wilson.