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In 1845, when North Texas was still a wild sweep of prairie, a small band of settlers from Indiana arrived with their wagons, their families, and their faith. Led by War of 1812 veteran Captain John Jacob Beck, they pitched their tents on a hill known then as Beck’s Mound and began worshipping together in his home. Within three years, they had built their first meeting house—shared by Methodists, Presbyterians, Baptists, and Christians alike.

An enthusiastic crowd enjoyed the BFTS Museum’s Monte Carlo night on Sept. 20 at the Platinum Ford showroom on Spur 557 in Terrell. Guests took their turns at the blackjack, craps and roulette tables and the action was steady all evening. Additional photos on 2A.

Trinity Valley Community College has officially opened the Cardinal Resource HQ on the TVCC– Terrell Campus, reaffirming its mission to provide direct, accessible support and resources for students.

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As an outdoors writer for almost four decades now and weekly author of this outdoor column, as might be expected, I have been exposed to a great deal the outdoor lifestyle has to offer. This week, I want to share with you a close to home hunt that details what extent an old hunter will go to put game on the meat pole.

susan@vanzandtnews.com Van Zandt County District Attorney Tonda Curry has disclosed additional information in the shooting death of a 55-year-old man in Wills Point. In an interview with the Van Zandt News on Tuesday Sept.

Join the Waddington Brothers as they perform compelling Country-Western and Blue Grass music with jaw-dropping authenticity in a live E! Terrell concert at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center stage located on the campus of Terrell High School on Thursday evening, October 16, 2025. The curtain goes up at 7:30 PM.

City of Terrell Mayor Rick Carmona, Mayor Pro Tem Donna Renee Anderson, District 3 Council member Mayrani Velazquez and Terrell Police Chief Arley Sansom enjoyed Sunday afternoon festivities at the Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at The Shops at Terrell on Sunday, Sept. 19. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15-Oct. 15.

The City of Terrell hosted their annual Mural Walk in Historic Downtown Terrell, including a paint-bynumber that a few familiar faces took part in painting on Saturday, Sept. 20.