COVID-19 diminishes locally
COVID-19 infection rates continue trending downward in Kaufman County as normalcy returns to everyday life.
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Restored ‘Ole 42’ donated to BFTS Museum
Ole 42 is coming home. A Boeing Stearman PT-27 biplane, which was flown by Royal Air Force cadets earning their wings during 1942 and 1943, is returning to Terrell at the No 1 British Flying Training School Museum.
Comforting kids one stuffed animal at a time
Beginning in late July or early August, folks in Terrell may begin seeing donation boxes for stuffed animals. The furry little toys placed in those receptacles may someday end up in the arms of a severely stressed or traumatized child through a program known as Alana’s Gift.
City eyes second business aid package
Concerned that some Terrell businesses are still wobbly from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, City Manger Mike Sims is urging the City Council to back another assistance package in partnership with the Terrell Chamber of Commerce.
Throwing down the gauntlet!
Terrell State Hospital Supt. Dr. Mark Messer and Mayor Rick Carmona engaged in some trash talking at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.
Abbott sets date of July 8 for special session
The GOP-controlled Texas Legislature will take another crack at passing priority legislation as Gov. Greg Abbott this week set a date of July 8 for convening a special session.
July 4 festivities, fireworks moved to Municipal Airport
The Terrell Chamber of Commerce/CVB is excited to announce plans for Terrell’s annual Fourth of July celebration on Sunday, July 4. This year’s event will take place at a new location, Terrell Municipal Airport in cooperation with the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum.
TISD grapples with concerns over graduation venue
When the Terrell ISD shifted plans and held its June 4 graduation at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center instead of spacious Memorial Stadium, a lot of folks were disappointed at losing the opportunity to see their favorite graduate walk the stage.
Terrell officers to conduct Citizens Police Academy
The Terrell Police Department intends to conduct a Citizens Police Academy with the goal of educating the public and building relationships with the citizenry. It is hoped that those completing the academy will be able to serve as informal liaisons between the public and the Police Department.
A fond farewell to Asher
Former TISD Trustee Lisa Asher, center, is presented with a plaque Monday by board President Dena Risinger that recognizes Asher’s contributions to the school district during her time on the board. Looking on is schools Supt. Georgeanne Warnock.
