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Bond, mayor’s race to be decided

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Another local election cycle will draw to a close today (May 7) with voters weighing in Terrell ISD’s $95 million bond initiative and the City of Terrell’s race for mayor. Terrell ISD’s bond measure is broken down into two separate propositions on the ballot: -Proposition A: Would include nearly $94.3 million in renovations and expansions across the district in response to growth; would include the construction of an elementary school, reimagined playgrounds at existing elementary schools, safety and security upgrades, expansion and renovations of libraries and classrooms, and replacing and repairing building lifecycle needs; and include significant renovation and expansion to Terrell High School highlighted by a centralized student union, cafeteria and student commons.

TWO NEW MEMBERS

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The Kiwanis Club of Terrell welcomed two new members during their April 26 meeting: Judy Dodd and Matthew Baker. Pictured are JC Jackson, club president, Tori Lucas, Matt’s sponsor, Matt, Judy, and her sponsor Don Archer. The Kiwanis Club of Terrell meets every Tuesday at noon at the B&WP building located at 200 Elm Drive. Courtesy photo
TWO NEW MEMBERS

Around Town — HAPPENINGS IN & AROUND TERRELL

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May 1: The Terrell Garden Club will host a meet and greet event from 2-4 p.m. at the Terrell Chamber of Commerce building located at 1314 W. Moore Ave. The club maintains a busy calendar throughout the year, tackling multiple projects, selling plants during the Highway 80 Sale, raising funds for scholarships and presenting a Yard of the Month Award.

BLOTTER

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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from April 20 to April 26: Arrests: Kobe Bryant Johnson, Dallas, 19, evading arrest/detention with a vehicle Nikia Alejandro Mitchell, Balch Springs, 47, aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury Jashas Norris, Dallas, 18, organized retail theft >=$750<$2,500 Randy Wayne Wolford, Forney, 33, evading arrest/detention with a vehicle Andrew Gregory Causey, Colorado City, 49, failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements Lety Barrera, Grand Prairie, 46, failure to maintain financial responsibility; display expired license plates; driving while license is suspended/invalid; possession of an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle; speeding; child passenger safety seat systems – under 8 years Starsky Lemon Holmes, Wichita Falls, 38, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon; deadly conduct Floyd Lee Weeks III, Terrell, 24, injury to a child/elderly/disabled person with intent to cause bodily injury; simple assault family violence; expired vehicle registration; violate continuing obligation to appear Arturo Delapaz Fierros, Terrell, 47, public intoxication Billy Floyd Garrett, Rowlett, 39, public intoxication; failure to fasten seatbelts to driver or passenger 15 and over Daniel Jacob Lee Roland, Scurry, 28, expired vehicle registration; failure to maintain financial responsibility; failure to appear Jacob Brandon Vaughn, Tyler, 36, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance PG1 >=4G<200G; possession of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G<4G; theft of property >=$100<$750; criminal trespass; improper exit from controlled access; possession of drug paraphernalia Mason Bryce Wade, Kaufman, 23, no drivers license; FTSPFR Markiethus Derone Baker, Mesquite, 45, no drivers license; speeding Kain Jaxen Leflore, Kaufman, 17, aggravated assault date/family/house with weapon Jeremy Lee Martin-Delp, Terrell, 41, ran red light; expired inspection sticker Anna Louise Weeks, Tyler, 31, manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance PG1 >=4G<200G; possession of a controlled substance PG1 >=1G<4G Brittany Nichole Baker, Wills Point, 33, failure to maintain financial responsibility Jerry Glen Fullbright, Terrell, 55, failure to maintain financial responsibility; assault by contact family violence Haley Faye Dewberry, Dallas, 25, no drivers license; failure tot appear Taylor Ryan Scott, Grand Saline, 26, theft of property >=$30k<150k; evading arrest/detention; failure to ID fugitive intent to give false information; parole violation Incidents: Theft: April 20, 200 block of Metro Drive Theft: April 20, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Theft: April 20, 300 block of Tanger Drive Fraud/Forgery: April 20, 400 block of West End Street Burglary: April 21, 600 block of East College Street Theft: April 21, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Theft: April 21, 300 block of Tanger Drive Weapons Violation: April 21, 200 block of Heather Lane Circle Weapons Violation: April 22, 300 block of Market Center Drive Theft: April 22, 500 block of West Interstate 20 Disturbance: April 23, 1700 block of South State Highway 34 Auto Theft: April 23, 1000 block of Mineral Wells Street Assault: April 23, Birdsong Court Disturbance: April 23, 1400 block of West Moore Avenue Fraud/Forgery: April 24, 800 block of Beverly Drive Assault: April 24, 1300 block of West Moore Avenue Theft: April 24, 500 block of Heather Lane Circle Auto Theft: April 25, 3000 block of Airport Road Burglary: April 25, 1700 block of Wilson Road Theft: April 25, 1800 block of West Moore Avenue Citizen/Business Contact: April 25, 300 block of East Moore Avenue Warrant Service: April 25, FM 429/ East Moore Avenue Theft: April 25, 100 block of State Highway 205 Assault: April 25, 1900 block of West Moore Avenue Assault: April 25, 1100 block of North State Highway 34 Theft: April 26, 300 block of Tiffany Circle Theft: April 26, 200 block of Tiffany Circle Suspicious Person: April 26, 1700 block of Wilson Road Abandoned Vehicle: April 26, 305/ Spur 557 East Property Damage: April 26, 200 block of East Moore Avenue.

TVFD responds to three-vehicle crash

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At 5:19 p.m. Tuesday evening, Terrell volunteer firefighters were dispatched to 16200 Hwy 205 on a vehicle crash. Kaufman County 911 received numerous calls reporting a “huge crash” with 3-6 vehicles involved, injuries, and possible entrapment. Based on the comments and the high-speed nature of the roadway, we requested a second ambulance and placed a helicopter on standby.
Members of the Terrell Volunteer Fire Department responded to a multi-vehicle accident April 26. The incident resulted in two peopl needing transport to area hospitals with major injuries. Photo courtesy of TVFD Facebook page

Terrell PD, DEA partner for take back event

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On Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the Terrell Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 22 opportunity in nine years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.

Terrell Citizens Police Academy registration open

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The Terrell Police Department is beginning the preparation process for the next Terrell Citizens Police Academy. Community interaction is a crucial part of the Terrell Police Department’s “responsibly aggressive policing” philosophy.

GOING FOR GOLD

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For the first time in two years, Terrell ISD hosted a Special Olympics event. Student-athletes competed in a variety of disciplines, and were celebrated with medal presentations following the conclusion of each event. Courtesy photos
GOING FOR GOLD
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