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Body Kaufman County Community United welcomes new citizens Azucena Salazar, Inocente Alvarado and Luis M. Castillo to the City of Terrell at the Terrell City Council meeting Aug.

Body The Terrell City Council discussed upgrades to the Terrell Police Department IT systems as well as the addition of new equipment at their regular meeting Aug. 29.

Body BODEY COOPER editor@terrelltribune.com The victim of a hit-andrun from Aug. 11 has died at Parkland Hospital according to the Terrell Police Department.

Body STAFF REPORTS Terrell ISD is hosting Meet the Teacher night as well as their Title I Meeting Sept. 5 at Terrell High School.

Body Terrell has a new centenarian in its community as Opal Irene Darr Thomas celebrated her 100th birthday on Sept. 1.

Body Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the county’s fiscal year 202324 budget of almost $77 million Aug. 29. The new budget includes increases to Precinct 4 roads, courts, technology and most other county expenditures.

Body A retired British intelligence officer will be the speaker hosted by the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum on August 31 at 7 pm.

Body Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th birthday today by being extremely cautious with all outdoor activities that create heat or sparks.

Body Kaufman County Emergency Management Coordinator Steve Howie received a crucial update regarding the possible waterway contamination on Aug. 19. Stemming from a fire at the Sherwin Williams company in Garland August 7.

Body The Terrell Chamber of Commerce members surprise local business Mariposa with a cash mob Aug. 17. Members came to Mariposa to spend at least $20 in a monthly initiative to support local businesses. Mariposa provides women’s clothing among many other apparel items.