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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Lone Star CASA is raising awareness for the need to end child abuse and neglect in the Kaufman area. Just last year, Lone star CASA served 168 children in need of an advocate as they navigated foster care and the legal system across our county.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Police Department will be hosting its annual DEA National Drug Take Back day Saturday, April 27. People can take their outdated or unneeded medication for safe disposal from 10 a.m.

The seventh annual Jake Wilson Memorial Amateur One-Day Open Bass Team Tournament is scheduled for Saturday,April 20, at Lake Fork. The tournament is hosted by Minnow Bucket Marina and is sponsored byApplied Consultants Inc.

A Terrell man was charged with murder after a shooting in the Catherine Street area of Terrell late Wednesday night. At approximately 11:38 p.m.

President and CEO of Hillwood Aviation Matthew E. Byrd will discuss his military career flying the F-117 Stealth Fighter at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 at the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum, 119 Silent Wings Blvd. in Terrell.

editor@terrelltribune.com Early voting and election day is fast approaching for the two Republican races in Kaufman County as well as the battle for the District 2 position at Terrell City Council. In the run-off election, Joseph Russell and Rick Harrison will battle for County Court at Law No.

The E! Terrell Entertainment Series is proud to present “The Starlets” in its finale performance for the 2023- 2024 concert season. Celebrating the immensely popular girl groups of the 50s and 60s in a one-of-a-kind concert event, E! Terrell brings back cherished memories for those who grew up when sock hops, juke boxes, hot rods, and drive-in movies ruled the social scene of the day. The fun begins at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center at 7:30 pm on Thursday evening, April 25, 2024.

April 8, 2024, marks a day of celestial wonder as Terrell prepares to witness a oncein- a-century event: a total solar eclipse. This astronomical phenomenon, where the moon completely obscures the sun, turning day into night, is set to cast it’s shadow over North Texas, with Terrell at its epicenter.

Sunday, April 7 (4-8 p.m.) Where: Historic Downtown Terrell The event will have live music, including dueling pianos, shopping and a chance to check out the Number 1 British Flying School Museum, which shares a look at the city’s connection to aviation history. Viewing Areas Monday, April 8 Where: The Shops at Terrell 301 Tanger Drive The Shops at Terrell will have food truck, face painting, live music, a petting zoo and, importantly, public restrooms and porta-potties.

editor@terrelltribune.com With the upcoming full solar eclipse in the coming days, Terrell is set to be in direct line and be in total darkness for around four minutes total. Prints Charming, a business in downtown Terrell that offers screen printing, embroidery, vinyl and much more, has seen an uptick in business with the eclipse.