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Body 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.

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

Body 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.

Body 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.

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

Body Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $305.5 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of August.

Body The Terrell Fire Department recognized one of its own last week, celebrating the work of Captain Cindy Main upon her last shift. In a post on the Terrell FD Facebook page, coworkers noted, “Captain Main has served our great citizens of Terrell for over 28 years.

Body Fire departments across the state continued to echo a familiar refrain last week, warning of dangerous drought conditions that could cause fires spiral out of control quickly.

Body Approximately nine homes along County Road 151, and 151A near the City of Kaufman were evacuated shortly after noon July 31 as a precaution as three separate fires broke out.

Body Lauren Rogers’ day begins at 5 a.m. By 6:30 a.m. she arrives at the Terrell High School Ag Barn to care for and feed her show steer before heading to class at 7:30 a.m.