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With the theme “Back-to-Church Sunday,” First United Methodist Church is celebrating its homecoming with worship and a church-wide lunch beginning at 10:50 a.m. Sept. 18 at the church’s historic campus located at 503 W. College St.

The Kaufman County Historical Commission (CHC) has been awarded a 2021 Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission (THC). This annual award affirms Kaufman CHC appointees for managing well-rounded history and preservation-related programs that enrich Texas communities.

The Texas Education Agency has released accountability ratings for school districts and STAAR scores show Terrell ISD has seen vast improvements in reading, third and fourth grade math and high school biology.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.