The Terrell Informer

From the massive FM 548 expansion to improvements on FM 1641, FM 741, and US 80, billions of dollars are being invested to keep up with Forney's explosive growth.

Wondering when construction will wrap up, what's still in the design phase, and how these projects will impact your commute? We've broken down the latest Kaufman County transportation update so you know what's coming next.

Read the full infrastructure report and project timeline here.

City of Terrell, TX: Have you noticed a change in the taste or smell of your water lately? This link explains the reason behind it

Summer Algal Blooms | Terrell, TX A natural occurrence in all surface water supplies, an "algal bloom," is responsible for taste and odor changes in the treated drinking water supply. Algal blooms usually occur in Lavon Lake, the water supply for the City of Terrell, in late July and into August each year, but can occur at any time....

Governor Abbott directed the PUCT and ERCOT to conduct a comprehensive verification and audit of all data centers before any project moves forward.

Any project that fails to comply with state requirements will be denied connection to the Texas grid.

Kaufman Co. suspect found after motorcycle pursuit, manhunt in East Texas A potentially armed and dangerous suspect is on the run in Henderson County. Authorities are asking public to be aware and to call if they see anything suspicious.

🚧 Construction Update: ASCO Equipment Terrell is Going Vertical! 🏗️

The future ASCO Equipment facility in Terrell is quickly taking shape, with structural steel now rising above the site. After driving by the project, I captured these new photos showing the steel framework rapidly advancing as construction moves into the vertical phase.

Located at 401 FM 148, the project includes a new 27,400-square-foot equipment sales and service facility with an estimated $9 million private investment.

Project Highlights:
• 📍 401 FM 148, Terrell, TX
• 🏗️ 27,400-square-foot facility
• 💰 Estimated Cost: $9 million
• 🚜 Privately funded development
• 📅 Construction began: February 6, 2026
• 🗓️ Expected completion: January 22, 2027

The visible steel skeleton marks one of the biggest milestones in commercial construction, signaling that the building is beginning to take its final shape.
Projects like this continue to demonstrate the strong commercial and industrial growth occurring across Terrell and Kaufman County, bringing new investment, jobs, and expanded equipment services to the region.

📸 Photos taken today by The Terrell Informer.

A new self-storage facility is coming to Terrell soon!

Signature Storage will be located on FM 148 just south of Buc-ee’s 🦫

Starting soon!