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Terrell Mayor Rick Carmona traveled to Austin for the second time in as many weeks, following up his previous visit for Kaufman County Day by testifying before a State Senate Finance Committee Feb. 21.

The Terrell Police Department and Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office helped to bring a high-speed chase that began in Rains County to a safe end late last week. According to a community notice posted by Rains County Sheriff Michael Hopkins, deputies from his department were asked to respond to an assault family violence.

DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com Terrell residents will have an opportunity to hear from city leaders directly and have their own voices heard when it comes to the future direction of the downtown area thanks to a special open house event set for Feb. 28.

The Terrell Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Clay Shoot March 10 from 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Texas Gun Ranch in Terrell. The Terrell Chamber is a non-profit organization and all funds raised go back into supporting local businesses and the community through scholarships and events.

More than 200 dads attended W.H. Burnett Early Childhood Center’s “Bring Dad to School Day” event Feb. 9. Dads had the opportunity to observe their child’s classroom, participate in hands-on learning activities and watch their little one shine in the classroom. Dads then moved to the cafeteria where they learned what an important role they play in their little Tiger’s learning experience. Terrell ISD officials stated, “It was such an incredible, special morning and we thank all of the many daddy’s, father’s, papa’s and padres who showered the campus with their support.”

February 23: The No. 1 British Flying Training School, located at 119 Silent Wings Boulevard, will host a free screening of the documentary “The Cold Blue” beginning at 7 p.m.

The Riters C. Hulsey Library and Terrell Kiwanis Club are welcoming local families to come out to the Literacy Depot located at 406 N.

The community blood supply has dropped to critical levels, following severe winter weather last month. Carter BloodCare is encouraging residents to donate blood in March to help Texas patients.

The Texas State Comptroller’s Office delivered a welcome dose of good news to Kaufman County cities Feb. 9, announcing that 11 out of 13 local entities had seen sales tax revenue gains when comparing February 2023 totals against those reported in February 2022.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, specifically, HPAI H5N1, sometimes commonly referred to as “bird flu,” is something that has affected almost everyone, whether they realize it or not. This is the virus that is causing disruptions in the poultry industry, triggering a price increase on eggs and other poultry products in the grocery store not felt since the last time the U.S.