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Texas A&M Forest Service urges Texans to help prevent wildfires

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Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to protect our lands and all that we love this hunting season by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire.

From 2016 to 2020, Texas A&M Forest Service responded to 3,742 wildfires burning nearly 1.5 million acres. During that time, 37% of wildfires occurred during the major hunting season months of September through January.

Police

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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents between Nov. 3 and Nov.

Biologists ask public to report rabbit mortality events

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In early 2020, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received test results confirming that Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV) was found in several species of wild rabbits in Texas. Since April of this year, TPWD, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) have not confirmed any new cases in wild rabbit populations in the state. However, TPWD is seeking input from the public, especially hunters, asking that they report any dead rabbits found this fall and winter, similar to practices encouraged last year.

Quality of life auditors tour city

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Terrell City Council recently commissioned JBJ Management and 2M Research to conduct a Quality of Life audit to ensure city planning efforts reflect the amenities that are most beneficial to current and future residents.
Quality of life auditors tour city

Leadership Kaufman County’s Terrell contingent

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These individuals from Terrell are participating in the latest Leadership Kaufman County program. The nine-month program is designed to train and encourage business people and other residents of Kaufman County to take an active role in determining the county’s future. The program’s objective is to develop a heightened sense of community awareness, involvement and leadership. Front row from left: Saydee Gutierrez, Mayrani Velazquez, Jennifer Pinson, Stacey Browning, Rolando Cortez, LaToya Arthur, and Kimberly Holick. Back row from left: Gerald Harris, Clint Howie, and Ariana Paz. COURTESY PHOTO
Leadership Kaufman County’s Terrell contingent
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