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The TVCC Cardinal Pre-Health Club on the Trinity Valley Community College-Terrell Campus helps local children in need with the annual Toys for Tots donation box. Drop off your new, unwrapped toy to the Building A Foyer on the TVCC – Terrell Campus. For more information, contact the Cardinal Pre-Health Club at cardinalprehealthclub@gmail.com

Mrs. Ching is the PCCS upper school history and writing teacher, including 1301/1302 dual credit history. She holds a Master’s degree and a B.A. in History with numerous certifications in both education and business. She began teaching in Christian education in 2002 and, after gaining her graduate degree, started teaching college courses in 2015. She particularly enjoys offering project-based instruction, such as the Annual History Fair, and interdisciplinary studies, combining skills involving history, primary historical sources, research and writing. When asked about why she enjoys teaching, she replied: “I enjoy teaching at PCCS. My experience here has been the best teaching experience I’ve ever had. The kids are engaged and curious about history in a way that is very rewarding. History is a field of conversation. It takes areas of our past, dissects them, and then examines them. The examination process has so many teachable moments that make it worth it. Seeing these kids think critically, weight, and evaluate history and do so with a Christian worldview is powerful. We are here to make adults, to make leaders, and to make responsible, Christ-centered citizens. I hope my time here at PCCS makes an impact on the next generation.”

The Terrell Rotary Club hosts BeyondWater at their meeting Nov. 17. The non-profit organization was started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia. The program focuses on schools, medical clinics and remote communities to alleviate poverty through the provision of safe, clean drinking water and sanitation facilities. Pictured are Terrell Chamber of Commerce President Carlton Tidwell (from left) and BeyondWater founders Peter and Sharon Crean.

The Texas Bar Foundation recently made a generous donation of $7,500 to Lone Star CASA, an organization which provides children experiencing abuse and neglect with a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer to advocate for their best interest in court.

Mayor Rick Carmona (second from left) was among more than 100 individuals who attended a Remembrance Day ceremony at Oakland Memorial Park Nov. 12. Following the ceremony, guests, including Canadian Consul General Susan Harper, enjoyed tea at the No. 1 British Flying and Training School. Mayor Carmona read a proclamation from the City of Terrell recounting the school’s history and the significance of the ceremony. Squadron Leader Guy Harvey represented the Royal Air Force. The Rev. Ian G. Hyde offered prayers and a brief homily. Aerobatic pilot Carl Guest joined Mike Hardin in a flyover of the ceremony.

Chief of Police Ken McKeown is pleased with the new look and was sporting his first western hat on day one following the new policy adoption. The council, mayor, city manager and several department members have shown support for the change.

The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile made one of its three stops at the Brookshire’s in Terrell Nov. 16. The vehicle is traveling around the country and made stops at Terrell, Forney and Kaufman Wednesday morning and afternoon. It includes six seats and visitors were able to “relish” in its appearance.

If you drive down North Virginia street in the morning be-teacher, David Peña, riding his bike to work. Peña, who is lovingly referred to as “Coach” by his students, has taught PE for eight years and has been at JW Long for the past two.

November 24-25: Shop Small in historic downtown Terrell begins Friday, Nov. 24 through Saturday, Nov.

The home of Evangelina and Brenda Barrios at 146 Hamilton in Terrell was chosen as the Terrell Garden Club’s Yard of the Month for November 2023. This lovely landscape has a small magnolia tree with a special stone honoring the loss of Brenda’s young son, Aidlynn Sebastion Ruiz.