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Gov. Abbott remarks on Medicaid Wavier Extension

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Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement regarding a U.S. District Court's preliminary injunction against the Biden administration's attempt to block a 10-year 1115 Medicaid waiver extension that was granted by the Trump administration. This extension, which is scheduled to run through 2030, will provide critical healthcare funding, including funds for uncompensated care.

Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents between Aug. 18 and Aug. 24:

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Arrests: Tanya Kristine McClain, 50, Terrell, resisting arrest, search or transport, driving while intoxicated Lewis Andrew Brumley, 59, Terrell, speeding Richard Dewayne Burt, 55, Terrell, expired operators license, expired vehicle registration Michael Shawn Chaffin, 36, Quinlan, aggravated robbery, unlawful use of a vehicle Alicia Dawn Wallace, 44, Terrell, expired vehicle registration, failed to signal left turn Gonzalo Mauricio Gallegos, 20, Terrell, minor in possession of alcohol, no drivers license, failure to maintain financial responsibility Michael Donn Cottrell, 69, Terrell, forgery - financial instrument Jeffrey Don Davis, 45, Terrell, theft of property >=$100<$750 Ashley Lynette Gooseberry, 33, Terrell, failure to maintain financial responsibility Adonis Renard Tarbutton, 53, Terrell, parole violation Jane Marie Garren, 19, Terrell, possession of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G<4G, possession of a controlled substance PG 2 >=1G<4G, possession of a controlled substance PG <28G, unlawful carrying of a weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia, no drivers license, failure to maintain financial responsibility Nancy Jaramillo, 28, Dallas, possession of a controlled substance PG1 <1G Moises Ortiz, 29, Terrell, no drivers license, possession of drug paraphernalia Randy Ivan Windfield, 56, Terrell, public intoxication, theft <$100 Jazmin Janet DeLaRosa-Govea, 32, Terrell, assault by contact family violence Kandi Renee Gibson, 40, Terrell, driving while intoxicated, criminal mischief >=$750<$2,500 Wyman Pierre Pleasant II, 17, Terrell, possession of a controlled substance PG2 <1G Alfred Carl Savell, 39, Kaufman, forgery financial instrument Billy Joe Ortega Enriquez, 27, Terrell, failure to maintain financial responsibility, no drivers license, speeding, FTA Incidents: Burglary: Aug 18, 1800 block of Ridgecrest Drive Criminal Mischief: Aug. 18, 300 block of North Rockwall Avenue Fraud/Forgery: Aug.

Deadline approaches for Marty Zewick Artist Award

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August 31 is the final deadline for artists to apply for the $10,000 Marty Zewick Artist Award. The award is given in honor of the late artist Marty Zewick, a champion of the arts and one of the founders of the Edom Art Festival, a Texas event organized by artists now in it’s 49th year, as well as the Edom Craft Community. She was one half of the jewelry-making team Zeke & Marty, and was a life-long creator and intimately knew the struggles of establishing and sustaining an art practice.
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Terrell Citizen’s Police Academy registration open

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The Terrell Police Department is beginning the preparation process for the next Terrell Citizens Police Academy. Community interaction is a crucial part of the Terrell Police Department’s “responsibly aggressive policing” philosophy.

NARFE to hold monthly meeting

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The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Chapter 1191, will hold its monthly meeting at the Bella Italia Restaurant in Ennis on Tuesday, 14 Sept 2021, from 11:00 a.m until 1:00 p.m.

Superintendent warns of rising case count

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Terrell ISD Superintendent Dr. Georgeanne Warnock took to social media Aug. 24, delivering an update on the rising COVID-19 case count in the both the district and community through two weeks of the 2021-’22 school year.

Around Town

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Aug. 28: Sixth annual Lone Star CASA Aim to End Child Abuse Clay Shoot. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Texas Gun Ranch 15950 State Highway 205, Terrell. First place individual and team prizes will be presented. Events also feature a silent auction and a raffle for a Browning 725 Sporting, 20 gauge over/under shotgun.

Board sets tax rate, budget

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The Terrell ISD Board of Trustees doubled up on meetings in the month of August, gathering together Aug. 24 for a special called session to review and vote on the district’s budget and tax rate for the 2021-’22 fiscal year.
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