City Initiates Stage 3 Drought Contingency and Water Emergency Response Plan

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Terrell, a city rich in history, actively steps into the future with vigorous development and an innovative attitude. Our friendly people, sound economy, and comfortable lifestyle make Terrell a great place to live and work.

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It Really Is Bigger In Rural Small Town Texas By City Manager

The Terrell model for development has garnered national attention around the country.

According to William M. Leavitt and John C. Morris of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, "The City of Terrell provides the framework necessary to empower local governments, public authorities and developers to work together and provide needed infrastructure services." (July 2007) Public Works Management and Policy Journal.

The director of the Keston Institute for Public Finance and Infrastructure Policy at the University of Southern California, Rich Little, states "A lot of other places will get to go to school on the Terrell lessons." (September 7, 2007) Dallas Morning News.