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Terrell Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Carlton Tidwell (at right) discusses the upcoming masquerade-themed Chamber Civic Auction with Terrell City Manager Mike Sims Aug. 15 during the chamber luncheon. The 41st annual Civic Auction will be held on Oct. 15 at 800 Airport Road. In addition to the usual fun and attractions, a hybrid online and live auction is planned for this year’s event. Ticketing details and additional information is available on the Terrell Chamber of Commerce website at www.terrelltexas.com.

DAVID KAPITAN Kaufman County cities continued to experience déjà vu when it comes to sales tax revenue collections according to the office of Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar. For the third consecutive month, all but one local city posted sales tax revenue when comparing against the same calendar month from the previous year.

Through a creative partnership with the Forney Independent School District, Kaufman County will soon begin construction on a new sheriff substation on the west side of the county in Forney. The proposed 9,780 square foot sub station will be located near North Forney High School on 15 acres of land donated by the Forney Independent School District and ground is expected to be broken within the next 60 days.

Sept. 17: The City of Terrell, in partnership with The Terrell Chamber of Commerce, will host the first ever Terrell Mural Walk.

The Kaufman County A&M Club and Mothers Club together gave out $56,570 in scholarships to 54 Kaufman County students attending Texas A&M University this fall at the annual Kaufman County A&M Scholarship Banquet and Dinner held at the Kaufman Civic Center July 31. Julio’s Market catered the event.

DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com The number of businesses and individuals calling Kaufman County home will likely continue to increase in the coming years with a series of new developments in the works in and around most metropolitan areas. Terrell is no different, receiving requests from multiple developers on potential projects.

Terrell ISD helped to usher in another school year with their annual Back to School Bash in the Park events Aug. 2-4.

DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com Terrell will see a change to its leadership structure in the coming weeks with the expected appointment of a new council member to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Tim Royse in late July. Royse had filled a variety of roles in city leadership positions over the years, ultimately ascending to a spot on the council representing District 5 in 2016.

DAVID KAPITAN Terrell ISD campuses have been a hive of activity in recent weeks, with teachers and staff making preparations for the start of the 2022-’23 school year. Those staffers have not been alone, however, as members of the Tiger Band have also been on site prepping for what is expected to be a busy fall marching season.

The No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum’s series of Second Saturday Veterans’ Breakfasts will resume at 9 a.m.