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Almost a year ago I wrote a column called “2020: A Year that made us stronger,” which reflected on the many opportunities we had to make ourselves and our businesses better. The way that 2021 worked out allowed us to showcase that strength. The excitement of being able to be in-person for many events in 2021 revived our community. The Terrell Jubilee set a new attendance record and had the highest participation rate by vendors in its 40 year history. The 2021 Civic Auction used a new format and set records for attendance and the community support was unprecedented. It was great to see families enjoying the Tractor Show in June and the Stanley Ballard Sr. Christmas Parade in December.

The Terrell Tigers have been a team on a mission in recent weeks, playing some of their best basketball of the season since District 13-4A play began back on Dec. 21.

Sportsman’s Connection, a Texas-based outdoors publisher, announced today the publication of its latest fishing guides. The East and West Metro Fishing Atlases are the first and second in a five book series that includes the recently published East Texas Atlas, along with forthcoming atlases on the Hill Country and West regions of the state.

Representatives from the No. 1 British Flying Training Museum offered a big “thank you” to the Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative Charitable Foundation after the organization recently delivered a $500 contribution. Executive Director Patrick Hotard, right, accepted the donation on behalf of the museum from TVEC Energy Management Advisor Chris Walker. The donation was made possible by TVEC’s Operation Round Up initiative. Operation Round Up is a voluntary program that allows TVEC members to round up their monthly electric bills to the next whole dollar amount. That rounded up portion goes to the TVEC Charitable Foundation to make grants to local, charitable organizations. Museum officials also thanked TVEC customers for their generosity.

Jan. 17: MLK Celebration of Terrell, Inc. will be hosting a free program honoring Dr. King beginning at 6 p.m. at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center. The program will include music, recitations, praise dancing and community service awards. All are welcome to attend. Paper masks will be available and social distancing is encouraged. Additional information about the event can be found by contacting Ethel Livingston at 469-487-6443.

Few people in American history have had as strong an impact on the United States as Martin Luther King, Jr., the civil rights leader who was slain in 1968 at the age of 39. Through his message of nonviolence and civil disobedience as a means to advancing civil rights for all people, King changed the lives of millions. Those changes that are still felt today, nearly half a century after his death.

The Terrell Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Inaugural Clay Shoot on Friday, March 4, 2022, from 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM at Texas Gun Ranch in Terrell. The Terrell Chamber is a non-profit organization and all funds raised go back into supporting local businesses and the community through scholarships and events.

The Kaufman County Leadership Council will be taking a trip to Austin once again this spring to meet with state and various agency leaders to hear issues affecting Kaufman County citizens. Kaufman County Day in Austin is set for Sunday to Monday, March 27 & 28.