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The Terrell Fire Department is hosting a free CPR and first aid training class on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Terrell Chamber of Commerce Director of Marketing and Events Historic Downtown Terrell is serving up something for everyone this weekend— whether your taste leans toward a cozy latte or a spine-tingling ghost story. On Saturday, Aug.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Police Department kicked off their medical disposal box event on Wednesday, Aug. 27.

After the atomic bomb strikes on Japan in early August 1945, followed by Russian forces attacking the Japanese army in Manchuria, the Japanese government, finally, signaled its willingness to surrender on Aug. 10, 1945. On Aug. 14, the Emperor of Japan announced the intention to surrender via a radio broadcast to the country on Aug. 15. A formal surrender ceremony was held on the deck of the battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay on Sept. 2, 1945. The photo at left shows Admiral Chester Nimitz and General Douglas MacArthur (photo courtesy of the Collection of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command) while the photo at right captures the moment Douglas MacArthur signs the surrender document (photo from the Army Signal Corps Collection in the U.S. National Archives). We appreciate the support of The Terrell Tribune for their participation in this 80th anniversary of the end of World War II project.

Jake Wilson Memorial Day is set for Saturday, Aug. 30 this year to mark the eight-year anniversary of his passing.

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editor@terrelltribune.com The City of Kaufman hosted their annual Economic Summit at the Kaufman Civic Center on Thursday, Aug. 7.

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Section B Terrell Chamber of Commerce Director of Marketing/Events Each week, you can check this column for what’s new and exciting in Historic Downtown Terrell! This Saturday morning, shop local at the Kaufman County United Community Market, open from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently released their accountability ratings for the 202425 school year. While a few schools in Kaufman County fared well, a few saw their ratings dip since 2020.