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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents between Oct. 13 and Oct.

Oct. 22-23: Alinea Family Hospice Care will host its annual parking lot garage sale at 303 E. College St., with all proceeds going directly to help families who are on hospice care. Friday’s sale will take place from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Saturday’s sale will be from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Those interested in donating to the cause or with questions are asked to call Mike Stone at 972-563-1560.

Mayor Rick Carmona, right, took to the stage during Saturday night’s Civic Auction to honor retired 422nd District Judge Michael Chitty. Chitty, of Terrell, was appointed to the bench in 2004 by former Gov. Rick Perry. He later was elected to four terms in office. (HUNK MURPHY)

Expect to see an array of monsters, ghosts, witches and maybe even an alien or two during Historic Downtown Terrell’s Halloween Trick-Or-Treat on Oct. 29 from 5-7:30 p.m. A number of shops on Moore Avenue will have treats on hand for young Halloween revelers. FILE PHOTO

The Martin's Hundred Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames of the XVII Century met at the Tri-County Library in Mabank Oct. 14.

On Oct. 8, the Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) assisted the Hubbard Police Department in Hill County with a negotiated release of over 220 surviving pets from a hoarder. According to the Humane Society, several members stayed late on Oct. 8 unloading the pets and placing them at the Humane Society’s shelter, where they were safe and properly cared for. Kaufman County has contracted with the HSNT to administer its pet adoption center, which is under construction. To make a contribution to the HSNT, go to its website and click on Ways to Give. Source: HSNT COURTESY PHOTO

Thanks to the work of students and a donation by the Terrell Garden Club, the Terrell Alternative Education Campus EAC campus became a little brighter recently with the addition of these colorful flowers. The students spent a few days cleaning out the flower boxes and planting the new plants. The students and staff say thanks to the Garden Club for the donation and community support. COURTESY PHOTO

Congratulations to the Terrell Speech and Debate students for their success at Melissa High School this past weekend. Varsity Policy Debaters: John Ory and Dalila Ramirez placed 3rd in the Varsity Division. Novice Policy Debaters: Jhovanny Alcantara and Ava Foren placed 3rd in the Novice Division. Novice Policy Debaters: Molly Knapp and Shelbie Stephens laced 5th in the Novice Division. The next tournament will be held at Lindale High School Nov. 6. TERRELL ISD/FACEBOOK

TEXAS–Beef cattle prices and forage conditions have been much improved for Texas producers so far in 2021, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Texas beef cattle had plenty of grazing and producers put away above-average stocks of hay due to improved moisture levels around the state this summer.

Traffic along Farm-to-Market 148 was brought to a standstill during the early morning hours of Oct. 16 following a single-vehicle accident.