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As we close out another year, we had many highs and lows as the year comes to a close. As we reach the midway point of the decade, and as we enter a new year into 2026, we want to look back on some of our biggest stories of the year here at The Terrell Tribune while continuing to push forward into a bright future.

The Stanley Ballard Sr. Christmas Parade, with the theme of ‘Rockin’ Around Terrell’, made its way down Moore Ave. and across the City of Terrell on Saturday, Dec. 13. with multiple floats, cars and tons of Christmas spirit. Grand Marshal “Best of Theme” Award with to Terrell Youth Athletes Cheer Squads. Judges’ Award for “Best Overall” went to Volunteer Services Council from Terrell State Hospital. Even Santa Claus made his annual special appearance at the end of the parade. Additional photos on 2A. Photos courtesy of Terrell Chamber of Commerce

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Holiday at the Arboretum transforms the garden into a festive wonderland filled with cherished traditions and new experiences. Stroll through the dazzling 12 Days of Christmas gazebos, explore the European-inspired Christmas Village, and enjoy the elegant Merry Monochromatic décor in the historic DeGolyer House.

Director of Terrell ISD Communications Terrell ISD announced additional opportunities to students and their families with the announcement of three new choice schools that will open in the 2026-2027 school year.

As an outdoors writer for the past 40 years and a lifelong outdoors person, I have more than my share of down right comical things that occurred while spending time hunting, fishing and kicking around the outdoors.

Terrell ISD Communications Director You’d never know when you meet Charleon Williams that he once struggled in school or found himself in trouble. Quiet and calm, he carries himself with confidence now—but getting here took hard work and growth.

Two deceased people were found in the early morning hours of Dec. 15 by the Gun Barrel City Police Department (GBCPD), which was following up on a call for service at a residence in the Willowwood subdivision (which is located off Legendary Lane), according to GBCPD.

The Terrell Volunteer Fire Department put in long hours over this past weekend, working multiple accidents and wrecks in and around the city limits. Things started with a late evening wreck on Friday, Dec. 12 on I-20 west of FM 148 with a two-vehicle crash. Terrell VFD was then on the scene of another wreck shortly after at FM 986 and FM 3486. The weekend ended with a two-vehicle crash and fire on Highway 34 near Westpoint Circle, closing the highway with CareFlite responding to the accident on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Stanley Ballard Sr. Christmas Parade.