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RETURN TO THE Y.O. RANCH

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As my friend Jeff Rice and I drove the serpentine road leading into the heart of the famous Y.O. Ranch Headquarters in the Texas Hill Country on a crisp spring day last week, my mind backtracked a quarter century to when I was invited to hunt this beautiful ranch.
Jeff Rice with the gobbler he harvest last week hunting with Zach Sager, the ranch manager of the famous YO Ranch and Luke. Photo by Luke Clayton

Annual KC Quilt Guild Show on tap

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The Kaufman Quilt Guild has announced that it will host its annual showcase event April 21-22 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily at the First Baptist Church Recreational Outreach Center located at 100 W. Brin St. in Terrell.
A Terrell quilter that wished to remain anonymous donated comfort quilts to the Terrell Police Department for use in critical situations involving children. Pictured accepting the donation are, left to right, Robert Gentry, Luke Brewer, Jennifer Aldridge, Dock Ballard and Chief Kenneth McKeown. Courtesy photo

Wiley appointed to advisory council

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kaufman County Criminal District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley to serve a second term on the Texas Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council. This advisory council is charged with conducting an in-depth analysis of the impact of crime on victims, close relatives of deceased victims, guardians of victims, and society.
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First of two votes on annexations conducted

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DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com The Terrell City Council continued to push forward with its plans to take on more than 7,000 acres of land this week, conducting the first of two scheduled votes on a series of ordinances pertaining to the annexation matter. Annexation has become a hot button issue for both City of Terrell residents and impacted landowners in recent months, highlighted by a series of public hearings held March 20 and numerous speakers during the public comment portion of the city council’s weekly agenda.

Commissioners to send letter opposing Senate Bill

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Proposed legislative changes to the election process were front and center for the Kaufman County Commissioners Court on Tuesday morning as officials discussed their potential impact on local voters and what could be done to voice the county’s concern Administrator Tandi Smith served as the primary speaker on the topic, introducing background on the legislation while requesting the court to draft a letter opposing potential harmful changes to the county’s election process.

Farce of Nature performances set

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editor@terrelltribune.com The Iris Stage at Books and Crannies in downtown Terrell is set to come alive in April as The Vagabond Players stage “Farce of Nature”, a comedic play written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. Performances are set to take place at 7:30 p.m.

POLICE BLOTTER

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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from March 27 to April 4: Arrests: Xavier Deounta Christopher Anderson, Lancaster, 23, insufficient assault of a public servant; insufficient assault EMS personnel service Tommy Ray Houston, Crandall, 48, driving while intoxicated BAC >=.15 Samone Antwone Williams, Terrell, 36, no drivers license; open container in a motor vehicle Micaela Diana Wood, Edgewood, 24, possession of a controlled substance PG1 <1G Maka Spraggins Millican, Humble, 51, possession of drug paraphernalia; theft of property >=$100<$750 Ali Valle Rayo, Terrell, 42, speeding; no operators license; failure to comply with Texas motor vehicle safety Felicity Ariel Baker, Terrell, 20, assault causing bodily injury Lorenzo Bernard Ollie, Sr., Cedar Hill, 32, assault family/household impeding breathing/circulation Marquies Dajon Smith, Terrell, 21, failure to maintain financial responsibility; possession of drug paraphernalia Mark Anthony Godinez, Terrell, 25, possession of drug paraphernalia; running a stop sign; no drivers license; expired vehicle registration; speeding Laquadrion Hickman, Forney, 21, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance PG1 1G<4G; burglary of a habitation Kimesha Wade, Little Rock, AR, 31, possession of a controlled substance PG1 <1G Demetric Rocshell Stephenson, Terrell, 46, aggravated assault date/ family/household with weapon Yulisa Cruz, Terrell, 25, no drivers license; speeding Jerry Glen Fullbright, Terrell, 56, public intoxication; walking in roadway where sidewalk is provided; failure to maintain financial responsibility; silent abusive call/ electronic communication to 911 Benjamin Duane Lindsey, Terrell, 44, harassment Dustin Jacob Marshall, Terrell, 37, no current rabies vaccination – dog; unregistered animal Carlos Javier Ruiz, Kaufman, 26, speeding; driving while license is suspended/invalid Michelle Diana Willis, Terrell, 44, speeding; no drivers license; defective taillights Michael Dexter Disman, Jr., Terrell, 41, running a stop sign Fabiola Gomez, Terrell, 44, assault by contact family violence Travis Dwayne Grier, Covington, GA, 42, public intoxication Bailey McClain Smith, Kemp, 30, speeding Teondris Hughes, Terrell, 38, assault interfering/restricting breathing/ circulation family member with previous conviction Erica Aguinaga, Wills Point, 40, driving while intoxicated – second Amelia Peralta, Wilmer, 27, driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years of age Latonya Denise Watkins, Terrell, 53, parole violation Incidents: Abandoned Vehicle: March 29, 100 block of East South Alley Property Damage: March 29, 1700 block of Wilson Road Criminal Trespass: March 29, 200 block of East Moore Avenue Property Damage: March 29, 500 block of Poetry Road Property Damage: March 29, 800 block of Beverly Drive Citizen/Business Contact: March 29, 100 block of Laurel Trail North Disturbance: March 29, 800 block of West Nash Street Assault: March 29, 1200 block of East Brin Street Structure Fire: March 29, 200 block of Mineral Wells Street Property Damage: March 30, 600 block of West Moore Avenue Disturbance: March 30, 100 block of Forrest Creek Lane Theft: March 30, 1000 block of Mineral Wells Street Warrant Service: March 30, 400 block of East College Street Theft: March 30, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Harassment: March 30, 200 block of Bradshaw Street Narcotics Warrant Service: March 30, 200 block of East Street Burglary: March 30, 400 block of West Crenshaw Street Disturbance: March 31, 600 block of West Moore Avenue Theft: March 31, 200 block of Stonegate Drive Theft: March 31, 400 block of East College Street Welfare Concern: March 31, 1800 block of North Frances Street Burglary: March 31, 200 block of Jerry Drive Property Damage: March 31, 800 block of South Catherine Street Disturbance: March 31, 400 block of East College Street Theft: April 1, 600 block of North Rockwall Avenue City Ordinance Violation – General: April 1, 900 block of East Moore Avenue City Ordinance Violation – General: April 1, 700 block of East Nash Street Welfare Concern: April 1, 200 block of East Brin Street Follow-Up Investigation: April 1, 700 block of East Nash Street Disturbance: April 2, 500 block of West Interstate 20 Disturbance: April 3, 300 block of East Moore Avenue Welfare Concern: April 3, 800 block of South Rockwall Avenue Civil Matter: April 3, 1000 block of West Moore Avenue Fraud/Forgery: April 3, 200 block of Frank Street Warrant Service: April 3, 200 block of Laroe Street Theft: April 3, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Disturbance: April 3, 600 block of Myers Street Harassment: April 3, 100 block of 10th Street Theft: April 4, 200 block of Willow Creek Lane Assault: April 4, 400 block of Chappel Street Trash or Dumpster Fire: April 4, 600 block of West Moore Avenue.

Blood drive to be part of annual Jubilee

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Did you know blood transfusion is one of the most frequently performed procedures in hospitals? In fact, one in seven hospital patients will require blood during their stay. To support this urgent community need, Carter BloodCare asks residents to Give for Texans in February.

Family research workshop to be held in Canton

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Learn how to discover your family’s history! Come to a free family research workshop on Saturday, April 15, from 2-5 p.m., at the Main County Library in Canton. The class, presented by the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society, features Donna Toups, researcher and librarian at the Wills Point LDS Family History Center.
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