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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from June 14 to June 20: Arrests: Ramon Extapan Nunez, Terrell, 63, public intoxication; disorderly conduct – urinating in public; open container in a motor vehicle Demarqus Antwin Criss, Rowlett, 20, evading arrest/detention with a vehicle Jamie Leigh-Owens Hanselka, Terrell, 38, public intoxication Daniel Lynn Irvin, Athens, 48, theft of property =1G

Information courtesy of the Texas Department of State Health Services East Texas residents were on high alert over the past week, keeping their eyes to the skies after multiple rounds of violent weather struck. With storm events still likely throughout the summer months, state officials issued a series of reminders centered on creating an emergency plan and building an emergency preparedness kit.

It’s almost fireworks time! Yes, July 4 is almost upon us and that means that it is time for the Terrell Chamber of Commerce’s annual Freedom Fest Fireworks Show on July 4 at the Terrell Municipal Airport.

Breezy Hill Park was the place to be June 17-19 as the Association of Breezy Hill Park held a special three-day event to commemorate Juneteenth in the City of Terrell. Juneteenth marks the arrival of Union soldiers led by Major General Gordon Granger’s in Galveston on June 19, 1865 with the news that the Civil War had ended and the enslaved were now free.

DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com The Kaufman County Commissioners Court met for more than two hours this week, tackling a series items related to the adoption of a budget for the upcoming year while also hearing monthly reports from key department heads. While those items drew the lion’s share of the court’s attention, the commissioners also took time out to recognize the Kaufman County Historical Commission on their efforts to keep local historical milestones, achievements and places alive and well for future generations.

DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell City Council paid tribute to one of its own last week, recognizing outgoing District 5 representative Andreia Reese for her dedicated service to the city. Mayor Pro Tem Mayrani Velazquez stated, “Andreia has been serving on the city council for the last several months.

Governor Greg Abbott touted the many achievements from the 88th regular legislative session and highlighted his plan to complete unfinished business in subsequent special sessions during a fireside chat at the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) inAustin June 2.

June 17-19: The Association of Breezy Hill Park will host its annual Juneteenth event at Breezy Hill Park (351 New Hope Street). The free, family-friendly event will include live music, a DJ, food trucks, vendors, water slides, baseball games and more.

Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 8.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.13/g June 12, according to GasBuddy's survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 6.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 151.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

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