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editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Police Department arrested local businessman Larry Vrzalik of Kaufman for a reported theft July 9. According to an arrest report from Terrell PD, Vrzalik allegedly stole multiple items from a Home Depot store back on April 23.

We’re in the midst of our annual midsummer burn out. A ‘cool’ day this time of year is when the mercury only reaches 95 but fall and cooler weather is not that far away.

Texas A&M-Commerce and the Terrell Police Department have established a preferred educational pathway for the city’s police officers to earn a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with an emphasis in law enforcement leadership. The fully online, competency-based program is offered through the College of Innovation and Design. Through the partnership, eligible officers receive direct admission to the program. Students can transfer up to 84 credit hours of community college, WECM, military or other college credit toward the graduation requirements. Courses are offered in seven-week terms with the ability to leverage prior knowledge to accelerate through coursework, expediting the graduation timeline. Officers also benefit from a dedicated success team that provides advising, mentoring and academic tracking to ensure a smooth educational experience.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Animal Shelter will be hosting their “Dog Days of Summer” microchipping event Saturday, July 20. The event will run from 10 a.m.

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Terrell Police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from June 28 through July 4. Arrests: Michael Grant Prox, Jr., Terrell, 27, assault by contact (family violence); warrants Brandon O.

July 20: Terrell Animal Shelter will be hosting a microchipping event at the old Rue 21 building at The Shops at Terrell located at 301 Tanger Drive from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 20: The Lyric Art Café and Venue will be hosting the Terrell Steampunk Soiree at 115 W.

Steven Travis, a hunting guide with Three Curl Outfitters of Waxahachie, will review bird and deer hunting rules for this season as well as the proper care and maintenance of personal auto and pump shotguns at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Hear My Cry Foundation’s 9th Annual Motorcycle Ride for Suicide Awareness is set to begin Saturday, July 20. The event will kick off at 10 a.m.

The Terrell Volunteer Fire Department announced their recent purchase of a new set of Holmatro Pentheon battery-powered hydraulic extrication tools July 8. These tools are primarily used for vehicle extrication but can also be used in other types of rescues, such as structural firefighting (for example, when dealing with burglar bars), and in many other scenarios.