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Body DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com Local law enforcement officials found themselves in a dangerous situation last week, engaging in a high-speed chase to detain a suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a woman in Edgewood that also involved the kidnapping of a small child.

Body Sassy Sistas Grandmothers Club has announced that it will host its third annual Bunco Fundraiser Aug. 27, with all funds raised going towards Childhood Cancer Research benefitting CURE.

Body Summer officially drew to a close for Terrell ISD students with the 2022-’23 school year kicking off Aug. 11. District officials reported a positive start to the year and a sharp increase in new enrollments.

Body DAVID KAPITAN editor@terrelltribune.com Kaufman County has been a hotspot of residential and commercial development over the past decade with thousands of new residents flocking to the area. The U.S.

Body Terrell ISD became a hive of activity last week with students returning to campus to start the 2022-’23 school. According to district officials, a record 5,055 students were enrolled in classes as of Aug. 17.

Body Terrell Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Carlton Tidwell (at right) discusses the upcoming masquerade-themed Chamber Civic Auction with Terrell City Manager Mike Sims Aug. 15 during the chamber luncheon. The 41st annual Civic Auction will be held on Oct. 15 at 800 Airport Road.

Body DAVID KAPITAN Kaufman County cities continued to experience déjà vu when it comes to sales tax revenue collections according to the office of Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar.

Body Through a creative partnership with the Forney Independent School District, Kaufman County will soon begin construction on a new sheriff substation on the west side of the county in Forney.

Body Sept. 17: The City of Terrell, in partnership with The Terrell Chamber of Commerce, will host the first ever Terrell Mural Walk.

Body The Kaufman County A&M Club and Mothers Club together gave out $56,570 in scholarships to 54 Kaufman County students attending Texas A&M University this fall at the annual Kaufman County A&M Scholarship Banquet and Dinner held at the Kaufman Civic Center July 31.