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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.

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.

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!

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...

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.

James and Bryanna Edwards, both of Terrell, are new members of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Dec. 1 that state sales tax revenue totaled $3.56 billion in November, 19.4 percent more than in November 2020. The majority of November sales tax revenue is based on sales made in October and remitted to the agency in November.