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The No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum is creating a new activity – the Second Saturday Veterans’ Breakfast which will begin Feb.

The fight over a federal COVID-19 mandate for companies with more than 100 employees is likely headed to the U.S. Supreme Court after the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overruled a lower-court decision that had paused the mandate nationwide. The mandate from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is now scheduled to take effect Jan. 4.

The updated strategic plan for the state’s higher education system includes: • Adding a new goal for 35- to 64-year-olds who need new skills to compete in today’s economy. • A broader range of postsecondary credentials of value to fit workforce needs.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller reiterated his call for a fourth special legislative session to extend protections to Texas workers from COVID-19 requirements mandated by the federal government or public or private employers. Miller is urging the State to use excess COVID-19 federal funding to set up a relief fund for workers and small businesses who become victims of this excessive overreach in a letter sent to Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the past weekend.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1191 held its monthly meeting from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Bella Italia Restaurant in Ennis Dec. 14. The guest speaker was Kim Holman, Executive Director of Waxahachie Care Services, located at 1208 Ferris Ave. in Waxahachie.

State Rep. Keith Bell visited the British Flying Training School Dec. 9 and was greeted by several board members, volunteers and staff. After a tour of the museum, Rep. Bell discussed the museum’s future plans and projects with, left to right, Board Chairman Bill Huthmacher, former BFTS Board President Don Thurman, Representative Bell, Executive Director Patrick Hotard and Board Treasurer Raenell Davis. Courtesy photo

Jan. 1: Lake Tawakoni State Park will host its annual First Day Hike event from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Organizers stated, “Start your new year off right with a self-guided hike at Lake Tawakoni State Park! Set your intentions for the new year with a mindful hike or just enjoy the first day of 2022 with a peaceful walk. Be sure to stop by the park headquarters afterward (open until 4:30pm) to claim your First Day Hike sticker!” The event is free with park entry ($5 per person age 13 and up).

Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from December 15 to December 19: Arrests: John Adam Deluca, 19, Terrell, burglary of a building Curtis Louis Jones, Jr., 34, Terrell, expired drivers license, driving while license suspended/invalid, disregard traffic control device Glenn Edward Smith, Jr., 43, Clarksville, possession of drug paraphernalia Tristan Barnett, 32, Kaufman, expired vehicle registration, no motor vehicle liability insurance, failed to yield right of way Garrett Austin Spangler, 23, Terrell, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while intoxicated Chelsie Marie Thurman, 34, Rowlett, assault by contact family violence Thomas Gene-Donta Brown, Jr., 35, Kaufman, assault by contact family violence Dorothy Marie Hickman, 63, Terrell, expired vehicle registration, cruelty to non-livestock Kasi Renee Jones, 37, Garland, public intoxication Barbara Ann Keithley, 42, Terrell, assault by contact family violence Ashley Wallace, 38, Terrell, theft of property >=$100<$750 Frankie James Wilson, 66, Terrell, assault simple Johnnie Earl Holmes, Jr., 60, Terrell, nuisance junk debris Tyler Keith Perry, 23, Balch Springs, public intoxication Christopher Matthew Yates, 20, Mesquite, public intoxication Incidents: Auto Theft: Dec. 15, 1600 block South State Highway 34 Assault: Dec.

Brianna West, a native of Terrell, was recently initiated into the Stephen F. Austin State University Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. The Society welcomed more than 1,100 new initiates from 41 universities during November 2021.

The Trinity Valley Community College Cardinal band program had four students who have qualified for the All-State band. The Cardinal Regiment has three students and one alternate who qualified for the Texas Community College Band Directors Association All-State Symphonic and Jazz Bands.