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On a chilly afternoon in mid-April, dozens of youngsters gathered outside of Furlough Middle School. There were young kids barely three feet tall, lanky teenagers and kids of all sizes in between.

Despite a growing volume of calls, the air/ground ambulance service CareFlite continues to respond to medical needs across Kaufman County within times set forth by contract. That was one of the key takeaways from a CareFlite report made to county commissioners on Tuesday.

Some lucky Terrell resident claimed $2.5 million after purchasing an Instant Millionaire Texas Lottery scratch-off ticket from the QuikTrip convenience store at 1619 State Hwy. 34, according to the Texas Lottery.

Live competitions, packed auditoriums, holiday concerts, and more all felt the burden of COVID-19 this year, but that did not stop the students and directors of the Terrell ISD Fine Arts department from rising to the challenge and pressing on with excellent showmanship.

The Terrell ISD school board Monday night recognized the achievements of the Terrell High School boys and girls varsity soccer teams. The Lady Tigers finished the season 12-8-4 with another post-season appearance. The girls also finished second in district with a 10-3-1 record. Girls individual award winners include Defensive Mid of the Year: Shelbie Stephens; Newcomer of the Year, Stephanie Hernandez; and District MVP, Jocelyne Mendoza. Girls First Team All-District includes Jocelyne Mendoza, Shelbie Stephens, Stephanie Hernandez, Jesseyla Vargas, Abigail Aguilar, Mariah Ventura, and Karla Landa. Second Team-All District includes Leslie Romero, Karina Lugo, Aaliyah Haslip and Princess Saballero. Honorable Mention includes Paola Herrera and Evelyn Ramirez. The Tigers boys team, which was ranked among the best teams in the state, finished the year 24-3 overall and captured the district crown with a 13-1 record. They made a nice playoff run before stumbling in the regional play. Boys individual awards include Newcomer of the Year, Jason Ramirez; Utility Player of the Year, Nathan Bautista; District MVP, Bryan Riojas; and Offensive Player of the Year, Crispen Muambila. First Team All-District includes Bryan Riojas, Nathan Bautista, Crispen Maumbila, Jason Ramirez, Alli Primero, Oscar Saucedo, Brian McCubbins, Omar Trejo and Gren Animas. Second Team All-District includes Andrew Navarrette, Gary San Miguel, Michael Torres, Lois Vargas and Edgard Salaz. Honorable Mention includes Brantony Campos and Nahum Hurtado. Tigers head coach Joe Stephens was named District Coach of the Year. COURTESY PHOTOS

The registration deadline is approaching for the fourth annual Jake C. Wilson Memorial Bass Tournament, which will take place May 1 at Minnow Bucket Marina on Lake Fork.

Smoke from the coals wafts over the BBQ pit at the Terrell Jubilee Texas State Championship Barbecue Cook-off. The carnival rides by Talley Amusements provided a ton of thrills.

Republican lawmakers in Texas are pushing to enact substantial changes to state voting laws, which include new restrictions on how and when voters can cast ballots. Senate Bill 7, a legislative priority for Lt.