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May is historically the state’s wettest month. This year was no exception, with above-average rain in much of the state, according to Dr. Mark Wentzel, a hydrologist with the Texas Water Development Board.

Happenings in and around Terrell June 19, 20: Vagabond Players present “A Doublewide Texas Christmas” at Books and Crannies, 209 W. Moore Ave.

Sarah Horan of Terrell, who is pursuing a BS degree in mission aviation, is among students named to the President’s List for the Spring 2021 semester at LeTourneau University (LETU) in Longview. The President's List recognizes students who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester.

An original open cockpit Stearman biplane will soar in the skies over Terrell on July 2 to celebrate the aircraft’s donation to the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum.

These members of the Terrell State Hospital community relations staff provided information about the hospital’s Volunteer Services Council at last week’s Hulsey Public Library’s Activities Fair, which marked the start of the library’s annual Summer Reading Program. From left are Ginny Cartwright, Allison Novak and Sheila Kunick. Almost 400 people attended the Fair and about 500 attended events throughout the week. HANK MURPHY PHOTO

Members of the Terrell Volunteer Fire Department stand on a 16-inch heavyduty utility trailer built by Hawn Freeway Trailer Sales and Service. The trailer will be used to transport the department’s Gator UTV. The UTV will be used for firefighting as well as search-and-rescue operations. Lt. Chris Sykora and other TVFD members donated their time to equip the UTV with lights, siren, and other equipment. In this photo, firefighters are thanking James Farr and his team at Hawn for building the trailer and donating the lion’s share of its cost. SOCIAL MEDIA

Get ready to go wild! This year’s Kaufman County Summer Reading Program theme — “Tails and Tales” — is all about animals. Readers will explore the animals of different biomes each week during the Kaufman County Library’s annual summer reading program.

These works of art were among the many beautiful pieces on display the evening of June 10 at Terrell State Hospital’s Volunteer Services Council’s second annual Patient Art Show and Silent Auction. Proceeds from the auction will benefit youths living at the hospital.SOCIAL MEDIA