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The Terrell Fire Department recently welcomed six new recruits to the department on Jan. 9. The new hires are a key part of the department’s growth as they prepare to staff the new Fire Station 3, located on the southwest side of Terrell. The station is currently on track to open its doors in early summer of this year.

The City of Terrell broke ground on the Terrell Pet Adoption Center on U.S. Highway 34 next to the Terrell Police Department Headquarters on Tuesday, Jan.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Action Committee will be leading an effort to conduct a Point-In-Time (PIT) count on Thursday, Jan. 22.

Americans pay homage to Martin Luther King, Jr. every January. While King was a renowned leader for his role in the American civil rights movement, his legacy extends beyond American borders. King began to speak about global issus after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, visiting countries in west Africa and toured South America. King also spent a month in India, where he was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's use of nonviolence when protesting British rule. King spoke out against apartheid in South Africa and condemned the use of nuclear weapons against Japan during World War II. He also was a critic of the Vietnam War. As a Christian minister, King's first priority was to promote the teachings of Jesus Christ, and King felt an obligation to do God's work around the world.

Carrying On His LEGACY. Make Monday, January 16 a day of service in honor of Dr.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Tigers varsity boys’ basketball team dropped their district game against the Midlothian Heritage Jaguars on Friday, Jan. 9.

editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell Lady Tigers varsity basketball team fell on the road against the Midlothian Heritage Jaguars on Friday, Jan. 9.

The City of Terrell Parks and Recreation Department held a successful ‘Take Me Fishing’ event at Ben Gill Park pond on Saturday, Jan. 10. Children and their families gathered together to fish as part of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department initiative.

For many years, back in the day when I simply could not afford to drop my game off at a processor, I learned to do the processing at home. As a youngster, I watched my dad butcher hogs every winter and learned the basics skills necessary to transform game into ‘meat’ ready for the freezer. My duty was to haul water for scalding the hogs before scraping and do the ‘grunt’ work. As a young boy I didn’t relish hog killing day but looking back I did learn the skills that would later serve me well.

Terrell ISD is hosting an upcoming tour for local realtors to showcase what the district offers to families. The event will take place at the Go! Center at Terrell High School on Thursday, Jan.