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Kaufman County was founded more 174 years ago in 1848 and recently the county became the recipient of an amazing display of its history. A historical records display, now displayed in a luxurious frame, was presented to the county at the Aug. 10 commissioners’ court meeting.

The Terrell City Council will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m., Aug. 24 to hear comments regarding consideration of a proposed age 65 and older property tax freeze. Following the public hearing, council will consider on first reading an ordinance that would grant the freezing of ad valorem taxes for individuals 65 and older with a residence homestead exemption.

Kaufman County officials are mourning the loss off one of their own this week with news that John Grafflin, a longtime deputy fire marshal, had passed away. The Kaufman County Fire Marshal’s Office posted a notice online stating, “It is with heavy hearts that our office announces the passing of John Grafflin – Kaufman County Deputy Fire Marshal.

The Terrell Tigers had their first opportunity to tangle with an opponent not dressed in red and white this week, scrimmaging the Sunnyvale Raiders in Sunnyvale Aug. 13.

The number of Texans hospitalized with lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases is increasing faster than at any other point since the pandemic began in early 2020, due to the highly contagious delta variant. As of Sunday, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported 8,892 people were in Texas hospitals.

“Texans should not have to pay for Legislators who quit their jobs and leave unfinished business,” Abbott said. “…Funding is being temporarily restored for legislative staff that will be necessary to pass critical legislation…”

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his intention to join the $21 billion opioid distributor settlement in a press conference Aug. 5. The settlement includes up to $1.1 billion awarded to Texas and its subdivisions.

Academy Sports + Outdoors partnered with Terrell ISD to give 15 kids $150 shopping sprees to gear up for back-to-school. On Tuesday, August 10, the students were given the opportunity to shop Academy’s wide assortment of footwear, apparel, backpacks and more, to help them get what they need for the school year.