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Frances Anderson, Terrell’s first African-American mayor, brought a message of unity to Breezy Hill Park during the nation’s first Juneteenth federal holiday, celebrated here on June 19. President Joe Biden two days before signed legislation that makes Juneteenth a federal holiday after Congress passed the measure with widespread bipartisan support.

MINEOLA – From Friday Aug. 6 to Monday Aug.

State Senate District 2 Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood, is conducting a series of town hall events to recap the recently completed legislative session.

Another Republican has thrown a hat into the ring in a bid to unseat Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Eva Guzman, a former Texas Supreme Court justice, has filed paperwork to run for state attorney general.

One economic consequence of the pandemic lockdown has been a surge in lumber prices of more than 300%, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. However, landowners who grow and harvest timber are still facing stagnant prices, as they have since the housing crash of 2008.

Gov. Greg Abbott vowed last week at a border security summit to build a barrier to slow the flow of migrants through the state’s southern border.

May is historically the state’s wettest month. This year was no exception, with above-average rain in much of the state, according to Dr. Mark Wentzel, a hydrologist with the Texas Water Development Board.

Happenings in and around Terrell June 19, 20: Vagabond Players present “A Doublewide Texas Christmas” at Books and Crannies, 209 W. Moore Ave.

Sarah Horan of Terrell, who is pursuing a BS degree in mission aviation, is among students named to the President’s List for the Spring 2021 semester at LeTourneau University (LETU) in Longview. The President's List recognizes students who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the semester.