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Construction updates highlight weekly meeting

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The Kaufman County Commissioners Court found itself on familiar ground this week, revisiting several items that had been discussed in recent weeks. Commissioners opened their weekly business by appointing Jim Davis, Beverly Curtis, Zahnd Schlensker, Jeff Baska, Katie Conrad, Rheanne Archer, Michael Hunt, Cassidy Earnheart, Jody Deller, Dottie Durrett and Kari Rough to the Kaufman County Historical Commission for new two-year terms.

Breaking the stigma:

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DR. NICOLE MANSELL TISD Executive Director of Communications & Marketing Socorro Guerrero and Bettye Blagowsky were introduced to the automotive industry at an early age.
Bettie Blagowsky and Socorro Guerrero have earned high praise for their efforts in Terrell High School’s automotive program with instructor Blair Bryant noting, “No matter what I ask them to do they get it done.” Photo courtesy of Terrell ISD

Donations sought for Rainbow Room

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The Kaufman County Child Welfare Board issued an urgent plea to county residents last week, announcing an immediate need of items for the Rainbow Room, which helps to serve children who are going through difficult and emotional times.
Donations sought for Rainbow Room

County dodging severe flu, ILI issues

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DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued its most recent report of nationally confirmed cases of flu and influenza-like illnesses Jan. 7, advising that 18 states including Texas are currently reporting very high or high levels of activity.
County dodging severe flu, ILI issues

Kaufman County Day, Feb. 5-6

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The Kaufman County Leadership Council will be taking a trip to Austin once again to meet with state and various agency leaders to hear issues affecting Kaufman County citizens. Kaufman County Day in Austin is set for Sunday to Monday, February 5th and 6th.
Kaufman County Day, Feb. 5-6

POLICE BLOTTER

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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from January 4 to January 9: Arrests: Juan Ernesto Castaneda, Athens, 43, theft of service >=$750<$2,500; fraud – use or possession of identifying information – 50 or more Robert Cruz, Dallas, 33, failure to maintain financial responsibility; no drives license; no seatbelt Alicia Ann Garcia, Forney, 40, driving while intoxicated; interfering with public duties Damian Joseph Wells, Terrell, 26, unlawful carrying of a weapon; disorderly conduct – discharge/display firearm Brenton Eugene Lemmond, Rockwall, 49, resisting officer Kaleno Dunsha Williams, Terrell, 42, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G<200G; possession of marijuana <=5 lbs.>4 oz. Shanuiqua Laquindra Lilly, Dallas, 32, providing false or misleading information to officer Celso Manuel Gaytan, Terrell, 39, speeding Ryan Lee Mayfield, Rockwally, 33, public intoxication Christopher Manuel Ruiz, Terrell, 22, assault by contact family violence; possession of drug paraphernalia Michael Duwayne Bowman, Wills Point, 38, assault by contact and/or threat of family violence Hoseza Oneil Collier, Terrell, 41, forgery government/national institution/ money/security Harry Lee King, Terrell, 52, aggravated assault date/family/household member with weapon Incidents: Assault: Jan.

Senate reopens redistricting hearings

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In order to ensure they are following the very letter of the state constitution, the chair of the Senate Redistricting Committee announced Wednesday that the panel is re-opening the process for the drawing of state Senate districts.

BFTS Museum to host “Allies to Enemies Program”

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“Unlikely Allies, Future Enemies: Soviet-German Cooperation and the Transformation of Air Power Between Two World Wars” will be the program topic at the BFTS Museum, 119 Silent Wings Blvd in Terrell at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 “Our speaker, Dr. Scott W. Palmer, Professor of History at UT Arlington, is an expert on World War II and military aviation,” explained Patrick Hotard, museum executive director. “During his talk, Dr. Palmer will discuss how Russia and Germany cooperated between the two world wars and how military aviation changed as a result.”
Dr. Scott W. Palmer will serve as the guest speaker at the BFTS Museum’s next program Jan. 19. Courtesy photo
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