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Arrests: Michael Donn Cottrell, 69, Royse City, public intoxication. Charles Earl Derrick Jr., 28, Terrell, unlawfully carrying a weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia.
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June 26: Nucor Career Fair. 8 a.m.
TISD moves forward on new facilities assessment, master plan
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With enrollment expected to spike by as many as 1,500 students in the next 10 years, the Terrell ISD school board on Monday agreed to have an extensive facilities assessment and master plan performed for the school district.
TISD receiving $9.49 million in pandemic relief funds
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The Terrell ISD is receiving $9.49 million in federal ESSER III funds as it maps out plans to address “significant student learning loss,” Supt. Georgeanne Warnock reported to the school board Monday.
Anderson presses case for unity during Juneteenth festivities
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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.
LIFE-SAVING ACTIONS RECOGNIZED
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City Hall recognized a 12-year-old girl and the four men of City of Terrell Engine 611 for their actions the morning of May 18. Fire Chief Shane LeCroy cited the five for demonstrating calm and competence in the face of a life-or-death situation.
GoldStars Tribute Wall to be in downtown Mineola
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MINEOLA – From Friday Aug. 6 to Monday Aug.
Hall’s tour of district to recap session
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State Senate District 2 Sen. Bob Hall, R-Edgewood, is conducting a series of town hall events to recap the recently completed legislative session.
Guzman eyes challenge to Paxton
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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.
Lumber price surge not affecting timber prices
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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.