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Over-the-counter livestock antibiotics will require prescriptions

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Don’t wait. Get to know your local veterinarian now and establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship if you expect to treat livestock in the future, as over-the-counter livestock antibiotics will soon require a prescription. That is the advice of a team of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts trying to help livestock owners who are used to going to the local feed store to buy some of their antibiotics and administer treatment themselves.

Abbott announces statewide plan banning use of TikTok

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Governor Greg Abbott announced a statewide model security plan for Texas state agencies to address vulnerabilities presented by the use of TikTok and other software on personal and state-issued devices. Following the Governor’s directive, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Department of Information Resources developed this model plan to guide state agencies on managing personal and state-issued devices used to conduct state business. Each state agency had until February 15, 2023 to implement its own policy to enforce this statewide plan.

Open house planned to discuss city’s future

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The City of Terrell has generated plenty of headlines in recent years due in large part to a population and economic boom that has seen thousands of residents In order to keep the local citizenry fully apprised, the City of Terrell is taking a proactive approach in soliciting feedback, hosting an open house session at The French Soiree Studios (119 E. Moore Ave.) Feb. 28 from 4-7 p.m.

Service above self

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editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau and Terrell Economic Development Corporation anniversary Feb. 9, wel-Meeting and Industrial Recognition Luncheon.
Mike Chitty was recognized as the Rotary Community Service Award recipient for his years of tireless service and dedication to the citizens of Terrell and Kaufman County during the 115th annual Industrial Recognition Luncheon held Feb. 9. Photo by David Kapitan

Work to begin on State Highway 34

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The Texas Department of Transportation has announced that construction is scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 20 on SH-34 between I-20 and Airport Road in Terrell for road repair and overlay.
Work to begin on State Highway 34

Mesquite ISD teacher, coach taken into custody

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DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect on a possession of child pornography charge after receiving a tip and conducting a detailed investigation. According to the Terrell PD, 25-year-old John Tyler Waters of Terrell, was arrested and taken into custody Feb.

Annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count held

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editor@terrelltribune.com A group of local organizations and individuals set up at Serenity Corner in Terrell Jan. 26, lending their energy towards conducting a tally of the local homeless and unhoused population as part of the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count initiative.
The Terrell Action Committee helped to conduct a tally of the city’s homeless population during the annual Point-In-Time Count Jan. 26. Volunteers helped to distribute food, clothing and other items while also conducting interviews. Courtesy photo

POLICE BLOTTER

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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from February 1 to February 7: Arrests: Oliver James Snowton, Terrell, 37, no drivers license; expired vehicle registration; failure to appear

Gardening chores for February

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The fickle days of February can bring sunshine and in recent years – frost, ice, and snow. It’s getting ready time for spring - not only for dreaming and planning, but for planting and preparing for a new season.
Gardening chores for February
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