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Body Omega Hawkins, who retired as STAR Transit’s Executive Director in 2019, is the organization’s new Primary Place 1 board member. The board elected Hawkins on April 19. Previously, she was serving as Alternate Member Place 1.

Body The countdown to another election cycle is officially on with early voting for this year’s Republican and Democratic Primary Runoff Elections slated to begin May 16 throughout Kaufman County Candidates listed on the Republican Primary Runoff ballot for Kaufman County will...

Body The Dallas Urban Debate Alliance has successfully partnered with Dallas ISD for 15 years; much of that success can be attributed to Terrell ISD graduate Leonidas Patterson, currently the Director of Student Activities for the district.

Body The City of Terrell and the Terrell Chamber of Commerce/CVB sponsored the 2nd Annual Terrell Taco Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 7, 2022. The event was held on Nash and Adelaide Streets near Terrell City Hall and was a huge success.

Body Terrell ISD officials will head back to the drawing board this week, looking to regroup after voters turned down a $95 million bond proposal highlighted by the construction of a new elementary school campus.

Body Kaufman County has launched a partnership with Terrell High School to promote county activities and programs while providing opportunities for students in the multimedia classes to put their videography skills to the test and help prepare them for the “real world” upon graduation.

Body Run for the Wall, an annual motorcycle ride promoting military veterans and honoring service, will make a pit stop for fuel and food at Brookshire’s in Terrell (located at 1400 W. Moore Ave.) at 8:30 a.m. May 22.

Body Local voters were more than happy to maintain the status quo last week, overwhelmingly supporting incumbent E. Rick Carmona over challenger Jay Elsibai in the race for Terrell mayor.

Body The Terrell Garden Club selected Cindy Kincaid’s home located at 333 Town North Drive as its Yard of the Month.

Body Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from April 27 to May 3: Arrests: LT Ellis III, Terrell, 32, simple assault family violence Tommy Wayne Ellis, Santo, 38, public intoxication; solicitation by pedestrian Amber Nichole Martinez,...