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Tournament raises funds to better community

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DIANE WILSON Jake Wilson Memorial Foundation, Inc The 6th annual Jake Wilson Memorial Bass Tournament was held on Lake Fork on Saturday, April 22, 2023. We are sending out a big heartfelt “thank you” to everyone who helped us have such a successful tournament.

Cotton helped put Terrell on the map

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Cotton was king in Terrell at one point in its development but new growth is coming, declared Dr. Don Frazier, historian and head of the Texas Center at Shreiner University in Kerrville. His May 18 remarks at the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum were co-sponsored with the Terrell Heritage Society and part of the City of Terrell’s Sesquicentennial celebration.
Dr. Don Frazier, historian and head of the Texas Center at Shreiner University in Kerrville, delivered remarks regarding cotton and its role in Terrell’s development. Courtesy photo

Honor rolls announced by Midwestern State

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Midwestern State University recognized 958 honor students for the Spring 2023 semester. The President’s Honor Roll included 398 students, the Provost’s Honor Roll included 259 students and the Dean’s Honor Roll included 301 students.

Lehew named to Fall 2022 Dean’s List

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Jaid Lehew of Terrell, TX, was one of more than 450 University of Dallas undergraduate students named to the fall 2022 Dean’s List for earning a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. Lehew is a junior majoring in Business.

POLICE BLOTTER

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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from May 17 to May 23: Arrests: Tony Anthony Staples, Jr., Terrell, 44, possession of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G<4G; resisting arrest, search or transport; possession of drug paraphernalia; assault by contact family violence; public intoxication Alton Will Grant, Terrell, 39, assault by contact family violence Kitty Linn Smiley, Mesquite, 59, public intoxication Joseph Vorie Wheeler, Terrell, 45, possession of a controlled substance PG1 <1G Timothy Wayde Wilson, Terrell, 36, possession of drug paraphernalia; failure to maintain financial responsibility; no drivers license Shakerrya Kenisha Woodson, Lancaster, 35, driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age Patrick Ray Donahue, Terrell, 42, driving while intoxicated Incidents: Welfare Concern: May 17, 100 block of Mira Place Follow-Up Investigation: May 17, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Disturbance: May 17, 500 block of South Virginia Street Fraud/Forgery: May 17, 200 block of Willow Creek Lane Theft: May 17, 300 block of Windsor Avenue Property Damage: May 17, 300 block of Walnut Street Disturbance: May 17, 1200 block of Main Street Warrant Service: May 18, 400 block of East College Street Burglary: May 18, 1200 block of South Catherine Street Suspicious Activity: May 18, 100 block of Freeman Street Welfare Concern: May 18, 300 block of Tanger Drive Property Damage: May 18, West Interstate 20/Spur 557 West Theft: May 18, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Theft: May 18, 1100 block of North State Highway 34 Follow-Up Investigation: May 22, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Warrant Service: May 22, 400 block of East College Street Assault: May 22, 200 block of East Interstate 20 Burglary: May 23, 600 block of American Way Assault: May 23, 200 block of Bradshaw Street Citizen/Business Contact: May 23, 300 block of North Frances Street Theft: May 23, 500 block of American Way.

BRIEFS

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Pentecost Sunday is known as the Birthday of the Church, a celebration of the Holy Spirit coming upon the people who heard the sound of a rushing wind from heaven. First United Methodist Church and College Mound United Methodist Church will celebrate Pentecost Sunday, May 28, with an Organ Concert and Acts 2 Reading at 4 pm in the historic Sanctuary, built in 1910, of First United Methodist Church, 503 W.

The history of Memorial Day

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Though many people are quick to refer to Memorial Day as the unofficial beginning of summer, the day is much more than that. Initially known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day to remember those military members who died in service of the country.
The history of Memorial Day

Early voting to begin in runoff election

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DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com Eligible residents in District 5 will have another opportunity to have their voices heard beginning next week with the early voting for the lone contested city council seat in this year’s election cycle set to begin again. This year’s election cycle began in earnest back in January with candidate filing for two positions on the Terrell City Council and three positions on the Terrell ISD Board of Trustees potentially up for grabs in May.

Kaufman County to honor fallen veterans

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Local officials have announced that they will be hosting a special Memorial Day event to honor the men and women of Kaufman County who gave their lives to protect us and give us the freedom we enjoy every day. The Memorial Day Ceremony will take place on Memorial Day, May 29 at 11 a.m.
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