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This year’s Stanley Ballard Sr. Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 10 a.m. We would like to encourage schools, churches and businesses to participate in this year’s parade. This year’s parade theme is “Merry Christmas Through the Years.”

Members of the Rotary Club of Terrell had the opportunity to tour Jake E’s Riding Round Up in Kaufman. Jake E’s is a non-profit equine assisted healing center, serving veterans, at-risk youth, those struggling with substance abuse and children and adults with special abilities. For information about Jake E’s, please visit www.jakeesrr.org. For information about Rotary, please contact Rhonda Baker at (214) 325-1273.

A new, mini-exhibit is now on view in Gallery Three of the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum that documents the career of former RAF Cadet Jeffery Gerald Heard, thanks to the generosity of his daughter, Jenny Covey of Litchfield, Staffordshire, Great Britain. The exhibit, which was organized and assembled by BFTS volunteer George Couzens will be on display through April 2024.

Kaufman County Commissioners discussed recent flooding and related damage in the county, as well as updates on the adoption center Nov. 28 during a regular meeting.

Terrell ISD will be hosting their 8th Annual Holiday Giveback Saturday, Dec. 16.

Terrell Chess Club hosted their Page Turners program at the Riter C. Hulsey Public Library Nov. 27. Adults can practice the basics, learn cool techniques and make some friends along the way. Meetings are every month and materials are provided.

Intex Electrical Contractors celebrated their 40th anniversary in November with a barbecue and ribbon cutting, as well as showcasing their newly renovated building for their Special Projects Group. Intex specializes in commercial electrical projects. For more information about Intex and their services provided, please visit www. intexelectric.com. Intex Electrical 1: Pictured are State Representative Keith Bell, CEO and President of Intex, with his wife.

Santa Claus made a special pre-Christmas stop at The Music Shop at Terrell and Gritty Belle in Historic Downtown Terrell Nov. 24-25.

Terrell Police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from November 20 to November 29. Arrests: Jamichael Diante White, Terrell, 33, warrant Christopher Lynn Allen, Terrell, 47, aggravated assault w/ deadly weapon Isruel Torres, Terrell, 22, no driver’s license Vincent Jarome Skinner, Terrell, 40, warrant Leonardo Acosta, Terrell, 28, theft of property Brenda Chavez-Renteria, Terrell, 31, criminal trespass Monica Calderon Jimon, Terrell, 50, theft of property Bobby Baker, Terrell, 48, driving while intoxicated (3rd or more) Anthony Ulysses Sims, Terrell, 46, assault; public intoxication Keyantae Lamont Harris, Terrell, 29, delivering marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia Juan Manuel Flores, Terrell, 33, driving while intoxicated; accident involving damage to vehicle Paul Jeffery Green, Terrell, 67, assault by contact (family violence); no driver’s license Johnny Gillespie, Terrell, 51, driving while intoxicated Devonta Mykal Ambers, Terrell, 26, interfering with emergency request for assistance Benjamin Kolin Karnes, Terrell, 18, warrant Cynthia Nicloe Gerald, Terrell, 39, possession of drug paraphernalia Cody Wayne Prince, Terrell, 21, public intoxication Tomas Jhovanny Rodriguez-Ortiz, Terrell, 22, warrant Incidents: Theft/larceny – Nov.

Rodney Evans, a dedicated law enforcement professional with 27 years of experience in serving the citizens of Kaufman County, is proud to announce his candidacy for the office of Kaufman County Sheriff. He brings a wealth of knowledge, extensive qualificatons, and a steadfast commitment to the safety and well-being of the community.