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The Terrell City Council covered lots of ground on Tuesday night, tackling an agenda that included lengthy discussion centered on ongoing agreements between local law enforcement officials and educational entities.

Over the years, The Terrell Tribune has produced an annual publication dubbed ‘Explore’. The magazine serves as a guide to all things local for longtime residents and visitors alike and includes features and photos.

On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston with the news that the Civil War had ended and the enslaved were now free. This announcement came two years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Procla-mation on September 22, 1862.

Kaufman County Purchasing Agent Raylan Smith kicked off an urgent adoption outreach effort at the Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court meeting on June 7 as she brought an adorable puppy named Morgan to meet the County Judge and Precinct Commissioners.

"It is our pleasure to congratulate the Terrell Standard Door Department Team on being selected as a 2021 Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Pinnacle Award recipient. The Pinnacle Award recognizes individuals and teams for their outstanding achievement in ways that grow and improve our business.

Area residents will have an opportunity to jumpstart their cleaning efforts June 4 with the Kaufman County officials announcing a special cleanup/collection event from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 12051 Precinct Circle in Forney.

June 4: The Terrell ISD Excellence Foundation is partnering with Whataburger for Customer Appreciation Day from 2-4 p.m. at 1261 FM 148.

Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from May 25 to May 31: Arrests: Tamorrious Demon Jackson, Terrell, 30, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance PG1 >=4G<200G Mary Lynn Merkwa, Greenville, 30, attempted criminal trespass Johnny Darrell Moten,...

The holiday weekend kicks off in Terrell on July 3 with a concert by two-time American County Music Award nominated quartet – A Thousand Horses. To be held at the Terrell Municipal Airport, the concert benefits the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum.

Local dignitaries, elected officials and wartime heroes were among the guest speakers and presenters at this year’s Memorial Day program held May 30 at the Kaufman County Veterans’ Memorial Park located at 3800 S. Houston St. in Kaufman.