A 100-year love affair with life
Few would dispute that Frances Tankersley has lived life to its fullest. On Monday, Nov.
News
County COVID-19 cases trending downward
The number of local COVID-19 cases continued a downward trend this week with 49 suspected active cases in Kaufman County as of Nov. 17.
Texas A&M Forest Service urges Texans to help prevent wildfires
Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to protect our lands and all that we love this hunting season by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire.
From 2016 to 2020, Texas A&M Forest Service responded to 3,742 wildfires burning nearly 1.5 million acres.
Austin’s fix for power grid gets low marks from voters
Texas voters disapprove how state leaders have handled the reliability of the electricity grid, abortion and property taxes, a poll released this week by the Texas Tribune and the University of Texas shows.
Judge blocks state efforts to outlaw cannabis derivative
Delta-8, the popular cannabis extract that was recently and suddenly outlawed in Texas, is temporarily legal again. State district court Judge Jan Soifer on Monday granted a temporary injunction against the state to ensure selling or obtaining delta-8 is not a felony offense.
Police
Terrell police made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents between Nov. 3 and Nov.
Biologists ask public to report rabbit mortality events
In early 2020, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received test results confirming that Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV) was found in several species of wild rabbits in Texas.
Around Town
Nov. 13: Veterans Day 5K race.
Quality of life auditors tour city
Terrell City Council recently commissioned JBJ Management and 2M Research to conduct a Quality of Life audit to ensure city planning efforts reflect the amenities that are most beneficial to current and future residents.
Leadership Kaufman County’s Terrell contingent
These individuals from Terrell are participating in the latest Leadership Kaufman County program. The nine-month program is designed to train and encourage business people and other residents of Kaufman County to take an active role in determining the county’s future.
