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Precinct 3 Kaufman County Commissioner Terry Barber, who represents Terrell, receives a certificate on Oct. 13 from Victoria County Judge Ben Zeller for completion of a voluntary advanced course on county government titled Commissioners Court Advanced Curriculum. Barber and Precinct 4 Commissioner Ken Cates received a Certificate of Achievement from the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT). COURTESY PHOTO

The Kaufman County Commissioners Court on Tuesday agreed to boost the county’s monthly payment to the Humane Society of Cedar Lake (HSCL), which is struggling with a significant budget shortfall. Commissioners voted to increase the county’s monthly payment to HSCL by $3,480 per month.

The Terrell Chamber of Commerce’s exceeded its goal of $180,000 by raising $206,419 during the 40th annual Civic Auction on Oct. 16, chamber President Carlton Tidwell announced this week.

The office of Veterans Services has moved to the Kaufman County South Campus located at 3003 S. Houston Street in Kaufman Previously, the office was located at the Courthouse Annex on Washington Street on the Square.

Starting Nov. 1, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will begin reconstructing the pavement and adding shoulders to FM 148 in Kaufman County, from FM 3094 south to FM 2613.

A prevailing view among economic leaders in Terrell is that were the city to land a new hospital, it should be a regional hub instead of a community or satellite facility, according to City Manager Mike Sims.

Owing to their role in bringing 1836 Farms organic dairy to the city, Terrell’s chamber and EDC this month won recognition among peers statewide for their efforts to promote business growth and community improvement.

A couple of spooky old farmers ride their antique Farmall tractors in this bare bones Halloween display at the home of Clarence Fritz on Zagota Crossing in Terrell. Eerie displays have popped up at homes across town as folks celebrate Halloween, which is Sunday. Motorists are urged to drive with caution during trick-or-treat Sunday evening. HANK MURPHY