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The number of traffic accidents decreased in 2020, but the number of Texans killed while not wearing a seat belt increased by 16%, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. In 2020, 1,073 fatalities were attributed to not wearing seat belts, up from 926 fatalities in 2019. Buckling up reduces the risk of dying in a traffic accident by 45% for people in the front seat of passenger cars and 60% for people in pickups, according to TxDOT. “This past year we have all been reminded of the simple acts we can take to protect our lives and those of our loved ones,” said TxDOT Executive Director James Bass. “Wearing a seat belt is the most important step we can take to protect ourselves from serious injury or even death in a traffic crash. Instead of putting yourself and others in danger, remember: buckle up day and night, every rider, every ride.” Texas officers will step up enforcement of the state’s seat belt and child car seat laws May 24 through June 6. Fines for not having everyone properly secured range up to $250.

As of Friday, May 22, no municipalities or counties in Texas will be allowed to require facemasks, and public schools must end mask requirements beginning June 5, according to an executive order made this week by Gov. Greg Abbott.

The city of Terrell on Saturday, May 22, will host walk-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Breezy Hill Park and Stallings Park. A clinic will be held at Breezy Hill from 8 a.m. to noon, and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Stallings.

With a number of local motorcyclists on hand, Terrell Mayor Rick Carmona on Tuesday proclaimed it Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and urged all motorists to watch for and pay attention to cyclists while driving on streets and highways. HANK MURPHY PHOTO

Happenings in and around Terrell May 22: City of Terrell Walk Up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic. 8 a.m.

Micah Holloway, center, a teacher at J.W. Long Elementary School in Terrell, was recognized Monday night as TISD’s Elementary Teacher of the Year. At left is schools Supt. Georgeanne Warnock, and at right is school board President Dena Risinger. HANK MURPHY PHOTO

Danielle Jasmin, a teacher at Furlough Middle School, was honored as Secondary Teacher of the Year during Monday night’s school board meeting. She is flanked on the left by Georgeanne Warnock, TISD superintendent of schools, and on her right by Furlough Principal Chris Turner and school board President Dena Risinger. HANK MURPHY PHOTO

Terrell middle school and high school robotics students were recognized Monday night for their achievements in state and world robotics competitions. Terrell students were competing this week in the online VEX World Robotics Championships. Several students already have notched a state robotics championship this year. HANK MURPHY PHOTO