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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Dec. 1 that state sales tax revenue totaled $3.56 billion in November, 19.4 percent more than in November 2020. The majority of November sales tax revenue is based on sales made in October and remitted to the agency in November.

While sitting in a deer blind looking over a West Texas vista that seemed to stretch on forever, the tune, “Miles and Miles of Texas” came to mind. Songwriters Diane Johnston and Tommy Camfield surely must have spent time on this ranch in Mitchell County 60 years ago when they penned the words to their famous song.

Terrell ISD Superintendent Dr. Georganne Warnock has been selected as a 2021 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).

The Home Depot in Terrell had the opportunity to award a non-profit organization within the community with a $1,000 grant. They chose to surprise Dwight Malone and the students and staff of the Child and Adolescent Center at the Terrell State Hospital as the recipients of their generosity. The staff at Home Depot have worked with Mr. Malone in the past to provide support building ramps and addressing other campus needs. TISD officials stated, “Thank you, Home Depot, for recognizing the valuable work happening at our C&A campus with these funds!” Courtesy photo

U.S. Congressman Lance Gooden paid a brief visit to the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum in Terrell Dec. 18, getting a tour of the facility while also receiving an update on the planned Moore Avenue museum location.

Furlough Middle School students competed in the District 13-4A Zone 2 Academic UIL Competition last week in 51 different competitions. In total, FMS students received 47 indi In total, FMS students received 47 individual awards, 11 team awards and third place overall in the competition.

Kaufman County cities had plenty to celebrate last week with the Texas State Comptroller’s Office announcing that virtually all local cities, with the exception of Oak Ridge and Post Oak Bend, had seen sales tax revenue growth when comparing December 2021 against the same calendar month from the previous year.