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Departments respond to possible barn fire

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Members of the Terrell Volunteer Fire Department, Terrell Fire Department and Ables Springs Volunteer Fire Department all made their way to a Goss Lane property this week after receiving a call for a possible barn fire in the area.
Departments respond to possible barn fire

Update on Pet Adoption Center presented

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editor@vanzandtnews.com The Kaufman County Commissioners Court has had its hands full with the new year looming just over the horizon, meeting weekly to wrap up what was a busy year while also laying the groundwork for what’s to come.
Update on Pet Adoption Center presented

Reception set to honor Richards, Cates

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A farewell reception recognizing outgoing Kaufman County Judge Hal Richards and outgoing Precinct 4 Commissioner Ken Cates has been scheduled for Dec. 28 from 2-4 p.m. at the Kaufman County Justice Center located at 1902 US Highway 175 in Kaufman.
Reception set to honor Richards, Cates

Team MVP ready to continue football journey

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While the Tiger varsity football program generated plenty of headlines after not only making the jump to the 5A classification and reaching the Regional Quarterfinal round of the playoffs during the 2022 season, younger student- athletes in Terrell also excelled on the gridiron and in the classroom Among those standouts was Aubree Runnels, a 10-year-old that not only suited up as part of the local youth foot- ball program, but also showed out to earn team MVP honors after starring on both the offensive and defensive lines.
Team MVP ready to continue football journey

POLICE BLOTTER

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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from December 7 to December 13: Arrests: Marvin Ray Brown, Terrell, 60, no drivers license Christa Danielle Schwartz, Terrell, 34, theft <$100; running red light Cassie Dorene Thompson, Terrell, 38, theft of property >=$100<$750 Sean Hunter Chambers, Canton, 37, expired vehicle registration; running a stop sign Aasha Neara Jain, Forney, 21, assault by contact family violence Jaheim Jareco Miles, Garland, 21, possession of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G<4G Floyd Ray Green, Shreveport, LA, 28, evading arrest/detention with a vehicle; possession of a controlled substance PG1 <1G; unlawful carrying of a weapon Ontavious Teon Martin, Terrell, 37, no drivers license; speeding Miguel Enrique Naranjo-Calzadilla, Dallas, 32, theft of property >=$100<$750 Julayiaha Yajai Richardson, Monroe, LA, 24, unauthorized use of a vehicle; possession of a controlled substance PG2 >=1G<4G Joseph Lee Brown, Jr., Seven Points, 22, speeding 11-20 Elliott Taylor Browne, Wills Point, 18, deadly conduct – discharge firearm Vincent Earl Brumley, Terrell, 41, no drivers license Christopher Keith Byers, Terrell, 21, failure to maintain financial responsibility; expired vehicle registration Thomas James Ellsworth, Kaufman, 32, expired inspection sticker; failure to notify/report Danielle Lynne Hester, Mesquite, 39, speeding Bryer Ray Parnell, Conroe, 20, public intoxication; consumption of alcohol – minor Jennifer Paulina Zanella, Wills Point, 20, interfere with emergency request for assistance Daniel Anton Larson, Terrell, 33, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance PG2 or 2A >=4G<400G Joshua Cade Smith, Forney, 42, possession of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G<4G; possession of drug paraphernalia Randy Wayne Wolford, Forney, 33, possession of a controlled substance PG1 <1G; unauthorized use of a vehicle Incidents: Property Found: Dec. 7, 14900 block of South State Highway 205 Criminal Trespass: Dec.

Around Town

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Dec. 17: At 11 a.m., over 200 live Balsam wreaths with red bows will be placed at the 4/5 replica of the Vietnam Wall located at the Kaufman County Veterans Memorial Park (3800 S.

LIBRARY

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The Riter C. Hulsey Public Library will close out 2022 with a flourish, helping to usher in the holiday season by hosting Jingle Jolly’s Christmas Show and a free to the public live performance by Brett Roberts from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Caution urged as holiday season nears

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Many hallmarks of the holiday season, including Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals, present potential fire hazards that contribute to an annual increase in U.S. home fires at this time of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas Day and Christmas Eve are among the leading days of the year for home fires.
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