News

Brookshire Grocery Co. announces sale of pharmacy business to Walgreens

Body
Brookshire Grocery Co. announced an agreement whereby Walgreens will acquire BGC’s 120 pharmacies in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, which includes pharmacy customer prescription files and related pharmacy inventory. The vast majority of these locations are being converted to Walgreens pharmacies that will operate inside of BGC’s stores.
Brookshire Grocery Co. announces sale of pharmacy business toW algreens

Lone Star CASA swears in five new volunteers

Body
On the last Friday afternoon in June at the Rockwall County Courthouse, the Honorable Judge Brett Hall officially swore in five new CASA volunteers. Also known as Court Appointed Special Advocates, these amazing volunteers will work with Lone Star CASA to advocate for children and families involved in the foster care system in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties.
Tanya Tyler, Brittney Franza, Julie Williams, Andrew Comingore and Fred Barker were sworn in as CASA volunteers by 382nd District Court Judge Brett Hall. Courtesy photo

County, Anti-Gang Center join forces

Body
Kaufman County area law enforcement agencies are proud to partner with the Texas Anti-Gang Center to address street crime issues affecting our region. Through a grant from the State, this partnership includes but is not limited to, providing funding for investigators, prosecutors, equipment, and training as well as leveraging intelligence capabilities and platforms in order to enhance the safety and security of the residents of Kaufman County.

Sales tax revenue swoon continues

Body
DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com The City of Terrell opened the new year riding high, having posted sales tax revenue gains when comparing against the same calendar month of the previous year in each of the first four months of 2023 according to the Texas State Comptroller’s Office. That streak would come to an end by the slimmest of margins in May with a .95 percent dip reported when comparing 2023 payment totals against those from 2022.

Kaufman County discusses financials, development

Body
Kaufman County Commissioners met July 11 in a regularly scheduled meeting to discuss county business. After some discussion on the transfer of current insurance policies to AFLAC and the impact the transfer would have on employees, commissioners elected to revisit the topic at the next meeting so that more information and a better understanding of the switch could be gained.

NTMWD honored with Exemplary Source Water Protection Award

Body
The North Texas Municipal Water District was recognized by the American Water Works Association as the recipient of its 2023 Exemplary Source Water Protection Award for Large Water Systems. This prestigious honor acknowledges organizations in North America that have successfully developed and are implementing exemplary source water protection programs. The award was presented during the AWWA Annual Conference & Exposition in Toronto, Canada, which took place June 11-14, 2023.
The North Texas Municipal Water District was recognized by the American Water Works Association as the recipient of its 2023 Exemplary Source Water Protection Award for Large Water Systems. Those present for the recognition ceremony included: Joe Jacangelo, AWWA President; Zeke Campbell, NTMWD Assistant Deputy Water Treatment and Conveyance; and David LaFrance, AWWA CEO. Courtesy photo

POLICE BLOTTER

Body
Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from June 28 to July 2: Arrests: Shaniya TaNae Deal, Mesquite, 18, evading arrest/detention Latoya Shevette English, Terrell, 40, assault causing bodily injury – family member Jerrett Scott Langwell, Terrell, 38, assault by contact family violence Clarence Ernest Stevens, Terrell, 63, public intoxication Michelle LaJuan Jiles, Dallas, 36, possession of a controlled substance PG1 <1G; speeding; running a red light Mason Dixon Mowery, Forney, 25, driving while intoxicated BAC >=.15 Kristopher Stephon Walton, Forney, 33, possession of marijuana <2 oz. Javier Aguilera, Jr., Wills Point, 30, possession of drug paraphernalia Yvonne Rosales, Forney, 44, public intoxication Jeannie Louray White, Denton, 63, theft of property >=$100<$750 Incidents: Fraud/Forgery: June 28, 400 block of West Moore Avenue Disturbance: June 28, 700 block of South Medora Street Theft: June 30, 100 block ofWindsor Avenue Criminal Trespass: June 30, 300 block ofTanger Drive Disturbance: June 30, 600 block ofAmerican Way Theft: June 30, 1100 block of North State Highway 34 Theft: July 1, 6100 block ofWest US Highway 80 Theft: July 1, 100 block ofWindsor Avenue Criminal Trespass: July 1, 500 block of Crossroads Parkway Property Found: July 1, 600 block ofAmerican Way Theft: July 1, 1900 block ofWest Moore Avenue Civil Matter: July 2, 1000 block of Ross Street Theft: July 2, 500 block ofWest Interstate 20.

UT Tyler offers free dementia screenings

Body
The University of Texas at Tyler offers free dementia and other brain-related screenings to the East Texas community through the UT Tyler Memory Assessment and Research Center. The UT Tyler MARC is dedicated to innovative scientific research and improving the lives of Tyler, Smith County and East Texas community members by providing neuropsychological screening and evaluation services to older adults with suspected or existing cognitive impairment.
Subscribe to News