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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from November 2 to November 7: Arrests: Jonathan Bernard Emeory, Dallas, 33, no drivers license; driving on the sidewalk; disorderly conduct – language; assault simple; failure to maintain financial responsibility; speeding; assault family/household member with previous conviction; improper lane change Ricardo Gomez Mendoza, Terrell, 22, violation of a bond protective order – two or more times within 12 months; unlawful carrying of a weapon with felony conviction Najee Rasahd Mitchelltree, Terrell, 19, theft <$100 – shoplifting; unlawful carrying of a weapon; non drivers license; speeding Dusty Lee Brooks, Terrell, 31, assault by contact Jacqueline Gisselle Castaneda, Forney, 23, speeding 10 percent over – 55 mph in a 40 mph zone; violate promise to appear; speeding 10 percent over – 50 mph in a 35 mph zone Richard L. Resplandor Flores, Forney, 47, speeding Sherman Lee Harris, Terrell, 58, assault family/household member impeding breathing/circulation; interfere with emergency request for assistance Edward Earl Surrell, Terrell, 66, possession of a controlled substance PG2 >=1G<4G; driving while intoxicated Rodrigo Avila, Terrell, 21, assault by contact – family violence Juan Manuel Cardona Lopez, Mesquite, 41, assault causing bodily injury Jose Ramon Mendez Garcia, Terrell, 24, no drivers license; driving while license is invalid with previous conviction/suspension without financial restitution; driving while intoxicated Chad Eric Cowles, Terrell, 51, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; changed lanes when unsafe Incidents: Abandoned Vehicle: Nov.

This month, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) answered Governor Greg Abbott’s call to action for state agencies by launching a new public awareness campaign to highlight the dangers of fentanyl. The multi-pronged campaign includes posting informational signage in DPS buildings, public service announcements at driver license offices statewide and publishing a webpage offering valuable resources.

Texas and Oklahoma were hit with an onslaught of severe weather, thunderstorms, and at least nine tornadoes on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. While we East Texans are no strangers to storm damage, the Better Business Bureau advises residents to be on the lookout for storm chasers who show up unannounced, offer to repair storm damage for a low price, require advance payment and make big promises on which they have no intention of delivering. BBB reminds consumers to be on the lookout for shady contractors looking to take advantage of storm victims.

Buc-ee’s is planning to bring the title of largest of its travel centers back to Texas by building a 75,000-square foot facility in Luling, about 50 miles south of Austin. The new facility will be 1,000 square feet larger than the current title holder in Tennessee, according to The Dallas Morning News.

The beginning of autumn brings pumpkins, falling leaves and baby snake season as snakes are born and hatched in late summer to early fall. The cooling weather also makes snakes more active, putting our curiously natured dogs and cats at higher risk of venomous bites.

The opener has come and gone for the almost two million deer hunters in Texas and we all have our stories. Many will be reliving the experience of once again spending a couple days living the hunter’s lifestyle in the ‘wilds’ for months to come. Others will be busy after work this week putting venison steaks and roast in their freezer. Some were fortunate to harvest that wall hanger buck of their dreams and many connected with ‘their’ trophy in the form of a spike buck or doe for the freezer.

Mayor Rick Carmona presented members of the Terrell Garden Club with a special proclamation in honor of Texas Arbor Day at the Hulsey Public Library Nov. 7. The Garden Club distributed 25 free trees to the public at the event that was cosponsored by the Kaufman County Master Gardener Association, a program of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.

editor@terrelltribune.com Voters across the country made their way to the polls in recent weeks, weighing their options in a series of contested races with both local and national implications. For eligible residents living within the boundaries of the Terrell ISD, the November election cycle also included a proposed $115 million bond proposal that would have been used to address infrastructure issues district-wide. District voters ultimately voted against the bond proposal, with 3,427 people voting against the measure and 2,918 voting for the measure.

The City of Terrell and Terrell Chamber of Commerce will host the inaugural Terrell British Bash Celebration and Christmas Market from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov.

The Texas Department of Transportation has announced that they will host a meeting seeking the public’s input on a proposed project that would connect SH 305 to South of Interstate 20 with an interchange at US Highway 80 and Interstate 20 in Kaufman County.