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Body Republican lawmakers in Texas are pushing to enact substantial changes to state voting laws, which include new restrictions on how and when voters can cast ballots. Senate Bill 7, a legislative priority for Lt.

Body Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said early this week that the state Senate did not have enough votes to pass legislation that would allow the carry of handguns without a permit. Patrick, however, said he would try to advance the legislation if he sees a path forward.

Body Early voting is under way at the Terrell Sub-courthouse, 408 East College St., in the race for District 4 Terrell City Council and the Terrell ISD school board. The school board ballot includes two candidates running for Place 3, Tonya Derrick and Pat Martin.

Body TISD Supt. Dr. Georgeanne Warnock on Monday joined a growing chorus of Texas public school officials who want the state of Texas to release billions of federal stimulus funds to the intended recipients – public schools.

Body Terrell Tigers head football coach Marvin Sedberry Jr. has been elevated as Terrell ISD Athletic Director, the district announced Tuesday.

Body Wife Barbara Willie and son Gilbert Willie Jr. recently visited Gilbert Willie Sr. Elementary School and were photographed in front of a permanent tribute at the main lobby that commemorate the life and legacy of Gilbert Willie Sr.

Body Mayor Rick Carmona on Tuesday evening read a proclamation recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the City Council recognized several people who are on the frontlines of efforts to prevent abuse.

Body Army Lt. Col. Chad E. Bates, son of Wayne and Shary Bates of Terrell, recently was promoted to colonel by Gen. Stephen Fogarty, commander of the U.S. Army’s Cyber Warfare Command Center at Fort Belvoir in Virginia.

Body Emily Koif of Terrell was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Koif was initiated at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Body Arrests: Donald Wayne Ashby, 55, Terrell, manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance (PG 1) more than four grams and less than 200. Patrick Shane Beckett, 33, Terrell, expired vehicle registration.