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Returning favorites, new attractions highlight 2023 Terrell Jubilee

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SHARON HARPER Director Of Marketing & Events, Terrell Chamber Of Commerce The countdown for the next installment of the The Terrell Chamber of Commerce/CVB Jubilee is officially on with this year’s event set to take place at Ben Gill/Lions Club Park April 20-23. The annual Terrell Jubilee consists of a state championship BBQ cook-off, 5K walk/run, Kids fun run, car show, arts and crafts vendors, quilt show, business & health expo, food vendors, kids zone, carnival and live entertainment.

Around Town

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April 3-6: Preschool screenings will be held for children from birth to 5-years-old that reside within the boundaries of Terrell ISD who may be slow in developing or having difficulty speaking, hearing, seeing or that have a physical impairment. There is no cost.

BRIEFS

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The King’s Fort Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution has announced that it will be hosting its fourth annual Prom Dress Drive benefitting local high school students in need of prom attire. Prom clothing for boys and girls will be accepted at The Heart of Avon located 203 East US Highway 80 in Terrell.

Terrell Jubilee to return April 20-23

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The Terrell Chamber of Commerce / CVB is excited to announce the annual Terrell Jubilee at Ben Gill/Lions Club Park, April 20-23, 2023. Terrell Jubilee is celebrating 42 years of bringing the community together for food, fun and festivities.
The 42nd annual Terrell Jubilee will return to Ben Gill/Lions Club Park April 20-23, and include the return of many family favorite events and activites. Photo by David Kapitan

TISD announces campus leadership changes

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NICOLE MANSELL TISD Executive Director of Communications Some new and familiar faces will step into school leadership roles at the start of the 2023-‘24 school year. Terrell ISD is pleased to announce the appointment of Earl S. Gilmore as the principal of Terrell High School, Alexis Dennis as principal of Furlough Middle School and Angela Abrams-Malone as principal of Gilbert Willie, Sr. Elementary School.

Extension for agricultural non-annexation agreements announced

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ALISON WALKER Public Information Officer, City of Terrell On March 20, the Terrell City Council held two annexation public hearings at the Terrell ISD Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center. As a follow up, the council met in executive session on March 21 following their regular meeting.

City receives pushback on annexation efforts

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The City of Terrell took a sizeable step forward in its efforts to annex more than 7,000 acres of land March 20, hosting two public hearings at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center to hear the thoughts and concerns of property owners that would be directly affected by the effort.
The Terrell City Council is scheduled to vote on annexations that will incorporate approximately 11.4 square miles of land into the city. City leaders have cited the need to manage growth and development as the primary cause of the effort while some affected landowners countered that the move was being done to increase tax revenues for the city. Information Courtesy of the City of Terrell
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