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Kaufman County is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination site every Monday through Friday thru Oct. 29 at the Shops at Terrell at 301 Tanger Drive, Suite 103 in Terrell (I-20 @ SH 34).

Flanked by city and school dignitaries, family, friends and well-wishers, school Trustee Tonya Derrick snips the ceremonial ribbon as the Terrell ISD on Oct. 15 dedicated its Multipurpose Center to the memory of Tonya’s brother, Bernard Derrick.

After going virtual in 2020, the 40th annual Terrell Civic Auction was back live last Saturday night as hundreds arrived at the city-owned airplane hangar on Airport Road to enjoy an evening of food, raffles and auctioneering.

The Terrell ISD rolled out the red carpet to the local community last week, hosting a special event highlighting Hispanic art, heritage and culture at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center Oct. 14.

Tribute was paid to the late Leon Vineyard on Oct. 15 during a field dedication ceremony at Memorial Stadium. Leon Vineyard Field is now the official name of the stadium’s gridiron. The ceremony was held in conjunction with the district’s annual Athletic Hall of Fame ceremonies.

The THS Cross Country team had an outstanding weekend at the District 12-4A Meet, qualifying multiple runners for the Regional Cross Country Meet. The boys team made Terrell High School history by finishing second overall.

The City of Terrell is now offering Pfizer booster shots for adults 18 and older in certain groups who have received two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The booster shots are available from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at the Terrell Municipal Airport, 400 E. BFTS Blvd.

Terrell City Council on Tuesday voted to approve an increase in pay for entry level through captain ranks of Terrell Police officers, effective Jan 1, 2022. “As Terrell continues to grow, the safety and protection of our citizens must remain our top priority,” said Mayor Rick Carmona.

On Saturday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., the Terrell Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Agency will give the public its 21st opportunity in eight years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.

Mayor Rick Carmona presented a key to the City to Mayor Frances Anderson Tuesday in honor of her 94th birthday. Mayor Anderson has devoted decades to Terrell citizens in her roles as educator, elected official and volunteer.