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A Juneteenth surprise

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School Trustee Reggie Pegram, on behalf of the Association of Breezy Hill Park, presented TISD Supt. Georgeanne Warnock with $1,000 for five Terrell ISD classes on June 19. The generous contribution caught Warnock by surprise. “It’s incredible to be here to get to serve in this wonderful community,” said Warnock. “We thank the Association of Breezy Hill Park for this amazing contribution to our students.” HANK MURPHY PHOTO
A Juneteenth surprise

Recognizing 100 years in Terrell

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Mayor Rick Carmona reads a proclamation Monday to Tony Ables of B.H. Daves Appliance in Terrell recognizing the company for its 100 years of operations in Terrell. The proclamation took place at the monthly Chamber of Commerce luncheon. HANK MURPHY PHOTO
Recognizing 100 years in Terrell

New librarian at Hulsey

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Hulsey Public Library Director Rebecca Anderson, left, introduced new adult services librarian Janie Cardona to the City Council on Tuesday. Cardona is from San Juan, Texas, and holds bachelor and master’s degrees from the University of North Texas. She has also done internships at the Library of Congress. HANK MURPHY PHOTO
New librarian at Hulsey

Police

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Arrests: Michael Donn Cottrell, 69, Royse City, public intoxication. Charles Earl Derrick Jr., 28, Terrell, unlawfully carrying a weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia.

Anderson presses case for unity during Juneteenth festivities

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Frances Anderson, Terrell’s first African-American mayor, brought a message of unity to Breezy Hill Park during the nation’s first Juneteenth federal holiday, celebrated here on June 19. President Joe Biden two days before signed legislation that makes Juneteenth a federal holiday after Congress passed the measure with widespread bipartisan support.
Former Terrell Mayor Frances Anderson shares a smile with City Manger Mike Sims, left; Harold Wilson, background; and Mayor Rick Carmona, right, as she prepares to deliver Juneteenth remarks at Breezy Hill Park. HANK MURPHY PHOTO
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