Columns

February 21- May 8: Riter C. Hulsey Public Library is hosting a 10-week U.S.

As we bid farewell to 2023, we stand on the brink of exciting developments for our 150-year-old Terrell community. The upcoming year promises unprecedented growth and opportunities, building on our rich history that began with a simple handshake.

jackwelch1975@gmail.com Watching the football bowl games on television during the holiday break brings attention to how players and coaches think of themselves. Their conduct after a great or bad play says it all.

A gripe taken from the lips of one frustrated lady, who was recently overheard in a public place. “I had the family holiday dinner at my house last week, just like I have for years.

December 19: The City of Forney is hosting a Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt for children ages 14 and younger Tuesday, Dec. 19.

December 2: The Social Science Club of Terrell is hosting their annual Christmas Tour of Homes in downtown Terrell on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 2-7 p.m.

November 18: The Association of Breezy Hill is hosting its first-ever Loretta Hickmon-Gipson Thanksgiving in the Park event Saturday, Nov. 18 at Breezy Hill Park in Terrell at 351 New Hope from 12-4 p.m.

Gov. Greg Abbott, just hours after the Senate initially approved a school voucher measure, said he would add teacher raises and increased public school funding to the ongoing special session agenda if the Texas Legislature passes his voucher plan, the Texas Tribune reported.

No credit taken for this column’s title today. Before it hit File 13, I read it on the front of a magazine that was promoting one of the articles inside and it stuck with me, ‘Courage in a crumbling culture.’

October 21: The Terrell Chamber of Commerce will host its 42nd annual Civic Auction event at 800 Airport Road. Doors will open at 5 p.m., with dinner service beginning at 6 p.m.