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Seraph Brass to perform in Terrell

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Seraph Brass, comprised of five of America’s top female brass players, will be showcasing their talents and captivating repertoire in concert at the Terrell ISD Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 27.
The E! Terrell Entertainment Series will host Seraph Bass at the Terrell ISD Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center Jan. 27 as part of its yearly community concert series. Courtesy photo

Fire department warns of continued danger

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The Terrell Volunteer Fire Department issued a sobering reminder to residents this week, warning high winds coupled with dry grass, leaves and brush have been a volatile mix for those attempting to conduct controlled burns.

UNIVERSITY NEWS

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Bribiesca named to Abilene Christian University’s Dean’s Honor Roll Jennifer Bribiesca of Terrell was named to the Abilene Christian University Fall 2021 Dean’s Honor Roll. Bribiesca is a freshman majoring in Child and Family Services.

Around Town

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Jan. 26: The Terrell Fire Department is administering vaccinations every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Terrell Fire Department Administration Offices at 152 9th Street in Terrell. Vaccines are available for those 12 and up. Walk-ins are welcome on Wednesdays, from 8 a.m.-noon, but registration is preferred to eliminate the wait.

BLOTTER

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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from January 12 to January 19: Arrests: Donald Hamilton, 61, Terrell, public intoxication Janet Diane Ludwig, 53, Wills Point, public intoxication, assault simple Lisa Kathleen McLaughlin, 44, Addison, possession of a controlled substance PG1 <1G Justin Charles Williams, 32, Henderson, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license suspended/invalid Mary Crow Fountain, 51, Kaufman, driving while intoxicated Courtney Kay Henderson, 38, Terrell, driving while intoxicated Nacius Stepon Jackson, 20, Terrell, assault by contact family violence, theft of property <$100 Ashley Simpson, 38, Terrell, assault by contact family violence Cody Austin McCorkle, 21, Terrell, driving while intoxicated Adam Marcell Morrow, 38, public intoxication Katherine Claire Rodriguez, 32, Terrell, impeding traffic, burglary of a vehicle Davin Jewaun Edwards, 24, Grand Cane, LA, unl carrying of a weapon Matthew Jason Escalante, 26, Wylie, public intoxication Corey Hall, 40, Terrell, assault by contact family violence Servando Gonzalez Herrera, 44, Terrell, no drivers license, failure to maintain financial responsibility, wrong/fictitious/altered/obscured license plate, no inspection sticker Charles Raynoll King, 45, Terrell, assault by contact family violence Willie Peterson, Jr., 19, Columbia, LA, evading arrest/detention with vehicle with previous conviction Frankie James Wilson, 66, Terrell, driving while intoxicated Barry Gene Cook, 60, Elmo, assault causing bodily injury – family member Tommy Christopher Lewis, 46, Terrell, FV - assault by contact Rafael Mendoza, 28, Terrell, littering/dumping, public intoxication, discharge of fireworks when prohibited, no drivers license, speeding 11-20, failure to maintain financial responsibility Dominique Lenea Meyers, 25, Quinlan, forgery financial instrument, parole violation, possession of a controlled substance PG1 <1G Tony Nabejar, 41, Dallas, ev] adding arrest/detention with a previous conviction, no drivers license, forgery financial instrument, possession of drug paraphernalia, state registration law, speeding Joshua Cole Murphree, 35, Durant, OK, driving while intoxicated Walter Lee Willis, 41, Terrell, criminal mischief, failure to comply with Texas motor vehicle safety, driving while license suspdended/invalid, operate a motor vehicle with expired registration Incidents: Auto Theft: Jan. 12, 1800 block of West Moore Avenue Theft: Jan.

Court appoints Ayres as county fire marshal

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The Kaufman County Commissioners Court kept things short and sweet this week, meeting for less than 30 minutes in open session on Tuesday morning while taking on an agenda that included equipment purchases and the appointment of a new Kaufman County Fire Marshal.