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White bass, or sand bass as they are called in North Texas, is one of the most widely dispersed and often easiest to catch of all the species we anglers target. Did I mention they are also excellent eating? I know, I know, they have that ‘red meat’ strip down the side of the fillet that can give them that ‘fishy’ taste.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION Texas House members filed a bevy of education bills last week, including a proposed $8 billion investment in public education and a voucher bill that ties the amount of money spent for private schooling to the dollar amount provided to public schools. The Austin American-Statesman reported.

Riter C. Hulsey Public Library hosted adult chess for all avid players and beginners on Monday, Feb.

March 8: The British Training and Flying School Museum will be hosting a Veterans breakfast on Saturday, March 8 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the museum, located at 119 Silent Wings Blvd.

Terrell Mayor Rick Carmona and Council member Mayrani Velazquez toured the African American History Monument on the Texas State Capitol grounds while in Austin for Kaufman County Day on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

The Terrell Kiwanis Club hosted their annual Pancake Day on Feb. 25 at Rockwall and Brin Church of Christ. Pancakes, sausage and coffee served all day long -- breakfast, lunch and dinner. Kiwanis Club members spent the day serving the community and collecting funds to support the children in the Terrell community. Every dollar raised stays in Terrell to benefit K- Kids, Builders Club, Key Club and Circle K. Pancake Day has been named in honor of late member Denny Rohe, who was chairman of the event for over 20 years.

editor@terrelltribune.com Terrell High School alumnus and Hall of Honor Recipient Ted Lyon and his wife, Donna, have created a scholarship endowment for Terrell High School seniors it was announced on Feb. 13.

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The Terrell Police Department has recently announced they have launched the Take Me Home Program. The Take Me Home Program is a free service for all residents or frequent visitors of Terrell.

Terrell High School senior and dual credit student Amaya Richmond was recently awarded a $40,000 scholarship to join the prestigious Honors Program for Pre-law at the University of Texas at Tyler on Thursday, Feb. 13.