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editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Chamber of Commerce announced their 44th Annual Chamber Auction, set for Saturday, Oct. 18.

editor@terrelltribune.com A Kaufman County man accused of capital murder requested his trial be held outside of Kaufman County. Trevor McEuen, 32, is seeking a fair trial for the 2023 murder of his 35-yearold neighbor Aaron Martinez.

The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a crash along Interstate 20 in Terrell that killed six people on Saturday, June 28. Agency officials announced June 30 that they will conduct a safety investigation into the multi-vehicle collision, alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety.

editor@terrelltribune.com There is plenty of buzz around the announcement of Terrell’s first youth dance team, Terrell Youth Dance and Drill (TYDD). The team is under the direction of Ke-Shauna Willis, the owner/director of The Dancing Den Studios.

A truck driver has been charged with five counts of manslaughter after a deadly crash on I-20 that killed six people on Saturday afternoon. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Alexis Gonzalez-Companioni fell asleep at the wheel, causing his semitruck to plow into stopped traffic on the highway, causing a chain reaction.

editor@terrelltribune.com Latin Night is the theme for second concert of Terrell Social’s summer concert series on Saturday, July 12 in Historic Downtown Terrell. The event will take place at the Risinger parking lot on the corner of W.

Graduates from Texas Connections Academy, a fulltime, tuition-free online public school for students in grades 3-12, celebrated their achievements in front of family and friends at the NRG Stadium in Houston on Friday, June 6.

Lone Star CASA started their Clays for CASA event a decade ago, with a few goals in mind—provide a way for participants to hone their skills… right before dove season kicks off—and help support area children. Win-win, right? Clays for CASA is held at the Texas Gun Ranch in Terrell, and this year’s event takes place on August 15. All the proceeds benefit Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to ensure that 100 percent of children who have experienced abuse and neglect in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties have an advocate by their side.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell City Council approved a resolution for a fiveyear plan for the Terrell Housing Agency during their regular meeting June 24. Terrell Housing receives federal funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas (WSNCT) proudly announces Carlton Tidwell as the new Board Chair for the Workforce Development Board for North Central Texas. With nearly 30 years of experience across the private sector, economic development, and community engagement, Tidwell’s leadership and vision will help advance WSNCT’s mission to create opportunities for individuals and strengthen regional businesses.