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A decades-long misinterpretation of the southern boundary of Kaufman County bordering Henderson County was clarified this month in correspondence from the State of Texas, General Land Office (GLO). After more than two years of Kaufman County’s historical research, document review and consultations with the office of the Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, the Deputy Director of the GLO Surveying Services wrote that the area in question is, in fact, not a part of Kaufman County, as is illustrated and confirmed in state records and archives.

The number of Kaufman County residents battling COVID-19 continued to increase last week, continuing a month-long trend that has seen numbers creep ever higher as the summer months wind down. According to information presented at the Terrell City Council meeting Tuesday night by Public Health Official Dr.

Terrell ISD is excited to announce John Chilcoat as the new principal of the Terrell Alternative Education Center/Phoenix. A graduate of Terrell High School, Mr.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 6-8.

Terrell city leaders had plenty to cheer about this month with Texas State Comptroller’s Office announcing that local sales tax revenue totals had jumped a Kaufman County-best $284,240.15 when comparing July 2021 totals against the same calendar month from the previous year.

Terrell ISD is rolling out the red carpet for students, parents/guardians and district staff this upcoming week, hosting its first-ever Back to School Bash in the Park. The three-day event is scheduled to take place Aug.

United Way of Kaufman County will be conducting it annual Agency Grant reviews in February. If you are an organization providing services to Kaufman County residents that are compliant with our Community Impact guidelines (Education, Health and/or Financial Stability), have a 501(c)3 standing with the IRS, have annual audits or reviews and would like an application to apply for grant money, please contact the United Way office at deb@kaufmancountyunitedway.org.

July 29: City of Terrell versus Terrell State Hospital softball game. Ben Gill Park, 6:30 p.m.

Rabies is usually associated with dogs or bats, but it also can develop insidiously in a variety of mammals. Rabies in livestock, such as cattle, may be rare, but its ability to spread through the herd still poses a serious risk.

Lone Star CASA had six new CASA advocates sworn in on July 21 by Judge Brett Hall in Rockwall. Those present or participating in the swearing-in ceremony included: Dana Boles, Dianne Klepin, Audrey Green, Brittany Davenport, Judge Brett Hall, Darla Williams, Lilian Asikaiwe, Kivonda Harris - Program Manager and Ashley Jamison - Volunteer Manager. Lone Star CASA (court appointed special advocate) trains volunteers to advocate for children in the foster care system in Kaufman and Rockwall counties. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age, pass background checks and be able to make a year commitment to a child. For more information on becoming a CASA volunteer visit www.lonestarcasa.org. COURTESY PHOTO