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The Terrell City Council will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m., Aug. 24 to hear comments regarding consideration of a proposed age 65 and older property tax freeze. Following the public hearing, council will consider on first reading an ordinance that would grant the freezing of ad valorem taxes for individuals 65 and older with a residence homestead exemption.

Kaufman County officials are mourning the loss off one of their own this week with news that John Grafflin, a longtime deputy fire marshal, had passed away. The Kaufman County Fire Marshal’s Office posted a notice online stating, “It is with heavy hearts that our office announces the passing of John Grafflin – Kaufman County Deputy Fire Marshal.

The number of Texans hospitalized with lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases is increasing faster than at any other point since the pandemic began in early 2020, due to the highly contagious delta variant. As of Sunday, the Texas Department of State Health Services reported 8,892 people were in Texas hospitals.

“Texans should not have to pay for Legislators who quit their jobs and leave unfinished business,” Abbott said. “…Funding is being temporarily restored for legislative staff that will be necessary to pass critical legislation…”

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced his intention to join the $21 billion opioid distributor settlement in a press conference Aug. 5. The settlement includes up to $1.1 billion awarded to Texas and its subdivisions.

Academy Sports + Outdoors partnered with Terrell ISD to give 15 kids $150 shopping sprees to gear up for back-to-school. On Tuesday, August 10, the students were given the opportunity to shop Academy’s wide assortment of footwear, apparel, backpacks and more, to help them get what they need for the school year.

With the school year beginning in person for many districts across the state, the Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public of steps they can take to keep students and staff members safe. This includes slowing down in school zones, staying off cell phones and being aware at all times while around school buses.

After 42 years of distinguished service in law enforcement, Chief Gary Mork is retiring from the Terrell ISD Police Department. Chief Mork spent 30 years in the Garland Police Department before joining Terrell ISD as Chief 13 years ago.

United Church of God in Christ, located at 901 South Hattie in Terrell, has announced that it will be hosting a new/gently-used clothing giveaway event Aug. 14 from 10 a.m.

Faith Fellowship Church of the Nazarene announced recently that it would be hosting a free Cowboy Day event Aug. 28 from 9 a.m.