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I honestly think the planning stage of an upcoming outdoor adventure is ‘almost’as much fun as the outing itself. A good case in point is a fishing trip I have planned later this week.

Terrell Police Department swore in their newest officers while announce promotions for current police officers during a ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 12. Terrell PD welcomed their newest members, Officer Garza and Officer Donaldson. They also announced promotions for Captain Tidwell, Lieutenant Elias, Lieutenant Brock and Sergeant McKnight.

The plan was pretty simple and straight forth. A group of close friends and I were all suffering from a case of cabin fever, locked inside you know after the recent blast of freezing rain, sleet and snow.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Chamber of Commerce held their 118th Annual Membership Meeting and Industrial Luncheon at Lilies Event Center in Terrell on Monday, Feb. 9. The chamber recognized multiple members of the community and industry with awards, honors and recognition for their hard work and dedication during 2025.

editor@terrelltribune.com A former instructor was arrested on Friday, Feb. 6 in the death of a 12-year-old child at a scuba certification class in Terrell last year.

The Terrell High School Cross Examination Debate team took the Gold at the District 15-5A tournament. Manny Martinez and Rory Peek won first place after being undefeated during the five rounds for this tournament. Both have advanced to State. Elliot Guthrie and David Bailon are State alternates, and Angel Santos and Jazmin Mera placed seventh in their first year as competitors. These students have earned points towards the overall academic championship for Terrell HS under their Coach Keith Guthrie.

Rob Farquharson is an East Texas Native, former prosecutor, and current Deputy Division Chief in the Texas Attorney General’s Office. In his current role, Rob has stopped doctors from performing transgender medical treatment on children, defeated a Biden Border NGO in the Texas Supreme Court, fought to keep men out of women’s sports and stood-up to defend and protect pro-life pregnancy clinics.

Kaufman County Grand Jury returned 33 indictments Feb. 6.

Judge Bobby Rich is a conservative republican who has dedicated many years serving Kaufman County. As a police officer, pastor, and now as Judge of the Kaufman County Court @ Law #2, Bobby has spent decades working to protect families, strengthen the community, and uphold the rule of law. There is no one more experienced, more dedicated, or more trustworthy to serve our community in this position than Bobby Rich.

Currently serving in the 89th Legislature, Texas Senator Bob Hall represents Senate District 2 and serves as Chairman of the vital Senate Committee on Administration. He is also an influential voting member of the Senate Committees on Finance, Health and Human Services, State Affairs, and Veteran Affairs.