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Abbott calls third special session for Sept. 20

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Wayne Salter of the HHSC. Duck hunters can expect another good season The early teal hunting season began Saturday, and officials with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department say habitat conditions point to another productive season for hunters.

Police

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Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents between Sept. 8 and Sept.

Cooper named to SNHU Dean's List

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Bianca Cooper of Terrell (75160) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's summer 2021 Dean's List. Eligibility for the Dean's List requires that a student accumulate an academic grade point average (GPA) of 3.5- 3.699 and earn 12 credits for the term.

Honoring service

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The Ables Springs Volunteer Fire Department commemorated the 343 firefighters who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks in New York with a display featuring 343 American flags. Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of the attacks that ultimately claimed the lives of almost 3,000 people and injured more than 6,000. PHOTO BY DAVID KAPITAN
Honoring service

Around Town

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Sept. 18: Allied Memorial Remembrance Ride, 10-11 a.m. Riders will meet at the Shops at Terrell located at 301 Tanger Drive before embarking on a ride to the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum located at 119 Silent Wings Drive.

County recognized for air quality improvements

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The Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition recently recognized public-sector fleets for their efforts to reduce petroleum use and improve air quality as part of its annual Fleet Recognition Awards. The winners included nine Gold Level, four Silver Level and nine Bronze Level recipients. Kaufman County won in the Bronze Category.

Terrell posts sizeable sales tax revenues gains

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The Texas State Comptroller’s Office delivered welcome news Kaufman County officials and city leaders last week, announcing that 9/13 local cities had seen sales tax revenue gains when comparing against the same calendar month from the previous year.
Terrell posts sizeable sales tax revenues gains

Service, sacrifices honored at 9/11 ceremony

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Members of the Terrell community marked a somber milestone Saturday 11, holding a remembrance event to recognize the lives lost and sacrifices made by first responders 20 years earlier in the terrorist attacks that claimed 2,996 lives.
Terrell Mayor Rick Carmona laid a ceremonial wreath honoring the 343 fireman that lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. PHOTO BY DAVID KAPITAN
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