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The 14th Annual Summer Reading Activities Fair will kick off at 5 p.m., June 7 at the Hulsey Public Library, 301 N. Rockwall Ave. in Terrell. The fair, free to the public, will include snow cones, popcorn, two bounce houses, a fire truck, and train rides.

Terrell State Hospital Volunteer Services Council’s third annual Patient Art Show and Silent Auction will take place June 10 from 6-8:30 p.m. at The Shops at Terrell (301 Tanger Dr.).

Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 4.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.22/g May 31, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 37.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.50/g higher than a year ago.

The Kiwanis Club of Terrell held their regular meeting May 31 at noon at the B&PW Building located at 200 Elm Street. The club’s guest speakers were Sharon Harper and Angie Cooper of the Terrell Chamber of Commerce.

Rassy Acres, Terrell, Texas, is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

The Wills Point Police Department and Wills Point ISD Police Department each took to social media last week, announcing the arrest of a Marshall area resident on multiple charges stemming from a month-long investigation.

At their Regular Meeting held on May 26, 2022, the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) Board of Directors elected its 2022-'23 Officers including President, Vice President, and Secretary to serve through May of 2023.

Volunteers gathered Sunday to place flags on the graves of fallen heroes at Oakland Cemetery in Terrell. Patty Yocum heads up the event every year. Organizations and local volunteers place a flag on every veteran’s grave.

The Terrell High School Class of 2022 made the transition from students to graduates May 27, participating in commencement exercises at Memorial Stadium.

The Kaufman County Commissioners Court wrapped up its monthly business May 31, tackling an agenda heavy on bookkeeping items. County Judge Hal Richards opened Tuesday’s meeting on a somber note, recognizing the May 26 passing of Kaufman County Tax Assessor-Collector Brenda Samples.