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Body Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 8.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12/g July 3, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 7.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 125.

Body TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION A new Texas law recently signed by Gov. Greg Abbott requires school districts and charter schools to automatically enroll fifth graders who score in the top 40 percent on state math tests to be placed in advanced math classes, KUT reported.

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Body The Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office and Kaufman County Commissioners Court issued a firm reminder to residents about the illegality of discharging a firearm on a piece of property 10 acres or less that is located in a subdivision in the unincorporated portions of the county.

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Body DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com Kaufman County residents will have an opportunity to jumpstart their summer cleanup efforts July 8 with a special county-wide cleanup collection event set to take place at the Terrell Convenience Station located at 287 FM 429 from 8 a.m.

Body Kaufman County fire departments have had their hands full during recent summers, crisscrossing the area to contain out of control grass fires sparked control burns.

Body Blood donors are lifesavers for local patients who need transfusions. This includes children fighting cancer, mothers going through difficult childbirths, family members who require surgery, and grandparents with health issues, among many others in need.

Body The Titus Family of Terrell is a houseful of entrepreneurs. Jayla Titus and her brother, Carly, run their lemonade business on Talty Road in Terrell, just one block east of 148. Smackinade is typically open from 12-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.