With much anticipation and excitement, Terrell ISD unveiled its new Tiger Tales Literacy Bus at the Terrell Heritage Jubilee last month. Ready and set to prowl the streets and neighborhoods of Terrell, the Tiger Tales bus is stocked full of books for students of all ages, an interactive TV screen, and laptops and a wireless connection, all of which will allow the district to serve and engage with families year round.

The Terrell City Council and the Terrell school board will each have a new face and a fresh perspective in the aftermath of the May 1 election. Tonya Derrick won the Place 3 seat on the school board with 285 votes to Pat Martin’s 62, or 82% to 18%.

The Terrell City Council on Tuesday signed off on issuing new short- and long-term debt as it looks to make investments in everything from water meters to streets to improved lighting at city parks. The council authorized the issuance of $6.575 million in 10-year certificate of obligation bonds, which will fund $1 million for the acquisition of improved radios and police surveillance equipment, $2 million for repaving streets, and $3.5 million to purchase a new generation of water meters that can be read remotely.