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Arrests: Jeremy Breon Barnett, 35, Kaufman, possession of a controlled substance (PG 2) more than a gram and less than four grams, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, criminal trespass, no driver’s license, speeding, expired registration, possession of drug paraphernalia. Kirk Ross Butler, 34, Terrell, criminal trespass, speeding, violated promise to appear.

Kaufman County and the state as a whole continue to see COVID-19 infection rates decrease and vaccination rates climb. As of April 26, Kaufman County had reported 52 estimated active cases, which continues a long decline from earlier this year.

The Texas Department of Transportation will begin repaving and adding shoulders to FM 1390 from State Highway 34 to FM 148 in Kaufman County. Ed Bell Construction Company is the contractor on this $7.6 million project.

Regan Wilkins of Terrell, son of Benson and Casey Wilkins, received the Charles “Bo” Miller Award for an Outstanding Athlete who Excels in Academics, during Austin College’s Honors Convocation on April 22.

St. Martin Catholic Church in Talty is doing its part in helping to feed people in need by offering a food giveaway every first Saturday of the month.

At left: Kiwanis Club President Don Archer, with his fiancée Judy Dodd, was honored Tuesday evening for Archer’s President’s Project, which was placement of five flags outside the clubhouse on Elm Drive. American and Texas flags flutter alongside service flags for the Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary clubs in a “monument to unity,” according to Geron Bryan, pastor of Rockwall and Brin Church of Christ and a Kiwanis Club member. Archer’s project “speaks to a beautiful community that thrives on unity and celebrates unity,” Bryan said. At right are Carlton Tidwell, president of the Rotary Club (left), Archer (center), and Joe Hood, president of the local Lions Club. The clubs all use the clubhouse as their meeting place. HANK MURPHY PHOTOS

Hungry for some pancakes? The Kiwanis Club of Terrell is hosting its annual Pancake Day 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 11 at Rockwall and Brin Church of Christ, 407 N. Rockwall St. Tickets are $8 and available from any Kiwanis member or at the door. In this photo, Kiwanis Club member Ronnie Davis flips pancakes at last year's Pancake Day. COURTESY PHOTO