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District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley announced the conviction of Cresencio Pedroza, age 78, for the Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child Under 14, a 1st Degree Felony. Evidence at trial revealed that the acts of sexual abuse against the victim began when she was just five years old and continued until she was eight years old.

The Terrell Economic Development Corporation (EDC) invites community members to an exciting Franchise Exploration Event on Wednesday, April 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Los Hermanos Restaurant, located at 1500 W. Moore Ave.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and at Lone Star CASA, they invite everyone to join in raising awareness and supporting children in need. This month, there are various events where you can learn more about child abuse prevention and take action alongside our dedicated staff, board members, advocates and supporters.

Terrell ISD hosts Senior-Senior luncheon.

- To end World War II, the first of several unconditional surrender documents were signed by German commanders in various theaters of Europe. On April 29, 1945, in Allied Field Head Quarters in Caserta, Italy, a representative of SS Obergruppenfuhrer Karl Wolff surrendered nearly a million men that included the remnants of 22 German and six Italian-Fascist Divisions in Italy and western Austria.

Fairfield by Marriott is set to host the first annual Terrell Jubilee Queen Pageant at the hotel, located at 351 Market Center, on Sunday, April 13. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m.

Terrell ISD honored Dana Skelton with the renaming of the Terrell High School Band Hall in recognition of his accomplishments and impact on Friday, March 21. Skelton dedicated 42 years to Terrell ISD, serving as the Terrell High School Band Director, Performing Arts Center Manager and Terrell ISD Excellence Foundation liaison.

Terrell City Manager Mike Sims released the following statement today regarding the city’s recent work with the TML City Financial Services. “As the city manager, I identified concerns in January which prompted me to take action by engaging a third party to conduct an unbiased assessment of the Finance Department. For this assessment, I se- lected the Texas Municipal League City Financial Services team which provides on-site reviews of finance operations in cities throughout the State. TML’s program is designed to give cities the information and guidance they need to improve. The timeline is as follows: Jan. 27

Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) has confirmed a potential measles exposure on the Terrell Campus. On April 1, 2025, a TVCC student reported to administration that they had been exposed to a confirmed case of measles.

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