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Fire departments sound familiar alarm

Body As temperatures continue to soar and the area marches deeper into the most active fire season of the year, local fire departments issued a sobering reminder to local residents last week that addresses need to be clearly marked and visible from the roadway in order to aid first...

DPS urges caution as temps soar

Body As temperatures rise this summer, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging the public to take extra safety precautions to avoid some common heat-related dangers, especially for vulnerable populations like children and the elderly.

Around Town

Body July 10: Impromptu fly-in featuring President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s 1955 Aero Commander L-26B airplane.

Comptroller’s office releases new sales tax rate resource

Body In response to the growing complexity of local sales and use tax collection and reporting, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today that his agency updated its Sales Tax Rate Locator services to help sellers determine their tax responsibility at the time of sale.

Police

Body Arrests: Gabriel Rodriguez, 42, Mesquite, driving while license suspended/invalid Nikedrick Deon Daniels, 27, Terrell, violation of bond/protective order, possession of a controlled substance (PG 2) more than one gram and less than four grams Thomas Hayes Pickens, 28, Terrell,...

TERRELL CELEBRATES FESTIVE FOURTH

Body Sunny skies, limited cloud cover and light breezes served as the perfect backdrop last week as Terrell Chamber of Commerce/CVB rolled out the red carpet to host its annual Free and the Brave Blowout event July 4.
Visitors to this year’s Free and the Brave Blowout had plenty to keep them occupied this year with dozens of attractions set up at the Terrell Municipal Airport. Events and activities included a flag retirement ceremony, music, vendors, a tricycle/bicycle decorating contest and parade, hot air balloon rides and a fireworks spectacular. PHOTOS BY DAVID KAPITAN
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