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Flood concerns in subdivision discussed by court

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Concerned citizens from an area subdivision took center stage on Tuesday morning, addressing the Kaufman County Commissioners Court about repeated flooding incidents on David Tisdale and Lidia Arguinzoni, both residents of the Saddle Ridge Development, each came before the court to gain clarity about what could be done to hold builders and developers in Kaufman County responsible.

POLICE BLOTTER

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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from November 21 to November 29: Arrests: John Albert Brookins, Terrell, 57, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Isaac Jose Mejia, Elmo, 17, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance PG2 or 2A >=4G<400G Lachele Rose Whitefeather, Terrell, 35, assault by contact family violence Rodrigo Avila, Terrell, 21, discharge firearm in the city Carlos Eduardo Lopez-Martinez, Terrell, 26, public intoxication Jose Fernando Almanza, Wills Point, 20, run a stop sign; no drivers license Quentin Damon Jordan, Forney, 49, failure to ID fugitive from justice; failure to maintain financial responsibility; public intoxication; no drivers license; assault family/household member with a previous conviction; criminal mischief >=$750<$2,500; speeding; possession of drug paraphernalia December Ann Reed, Wills Point, 45, driving while license is suspended/invalid Ajaa Sonkata Walker, Terrell, 23, assault causing bodily injury Gilbert Gene Wulff, Jr., prohibited substance/item in a correctional facility; tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair; unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon; parole violation Heriberto Aguilera, Dallas, 39, resisting arrest, search or transport; escape from custody Ruben Rene Aguilera, Terrell, 21, resisting arrest, search or transport Stanley Duke Blevins, Terrell, 61, criminal trespass Mayra Yvette Guzman, Kaufman, 37, permitting/facilitating escape Gerardo Rodriguez Hernandez, Terrell, 24, no drivers license; failure to maintain financial responsibility Gabrilla Lorena Fogle, Terrell, 26, assault by contact family violence; failed to drive in a single lane; display expired Texas license registration; driving without two stoplights Alberto D. Dominguez, Terrell, 18, assault by contact family violence Demon Jackson, Terrell, 36, failure to maintain financial responsibility Gabriel Xavier Roman, Terrell, 20, possession of marijuana <2oz.

Local blood drives scheduled

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Donating blood is an easy, healthy way to help fellow Texans and support the well-being of the local community. People need blood at all hours of every day.

Groundbreaking for new sheriff’s substation set

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Kaufman County has been a hive of activity in recent years, drawing in thousands of new residents and job seekers on an annual basis. Signs of that growth have been readily apparent with county leaders undertaking and completing a host of large and small-scale projects in the past 12 months.

Around Town

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Dec. 3: The Barbara Leatherwood Fight for the Cure will host a Toy Drive Concert benefitting Children’s Health from 3-5 p.m.

Gas prices expected to decrease

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Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 10.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.83/g Nov. 28, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 31.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 11.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 7.9 cents in the last week and stands at $5.20 per gallon.

Election results canvassed at court meeting

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The Kaufman County Commissioners Court met for the final time prior to the Thanks- election results and hearing facility updates. County Judge Hal Richards opened the court’s business by discussing a recent development with the North Texas Council of Governments that could help Kaufman County moving forward.

Christmas set to arrive early in Terrell

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editor@terrelltribune.com The sights and sounds of the Christmas holiday will take over downtown Terrell next week with the annual Stanley Ballard Christmas Parade and Holly Jolly Downtown Party set to take place Dec. 10.
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