Obituaries
Daniel Ray DuBose born October 8, 1950 joined his savior Jesus Christ on March 16, 2019. He was surrounded by his most beloved at the time of his passing.
By Press Release
Lillie E. Chadwick, 90, of Timpson, Texas, passed away on March 16, 2019 in Martinsville, Texas.
By Press release
Clifford Wayne Hand, 91, of Shelbyville, Texas, passed away on March 14, 2019 in Center, Texas.
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News
Representing Center Garden Club, Linda Bordelon attended the District III TX Garden Clubs Convention March 14-15, 2019 in Texarkana, Texas.
By Press release
14 safety tips for DIYers and others heading outdoors this spring
By Press release
I read a great article in Texas Highways this month and it brought back a few memories of some road trips I have taken.
By Rhonda Oaks, TxDOT District Public Information Officer
Timpson Bears Middle School and High school had tryouts on Wedn
By Submitted by Rachel Reneau
Looking forward to a busy year for the 2019-2020 school year are Joaquin Rams cheerleaders.
By Jennifer McCann, Joaquin ISD
By Sgt. David Hendry, Texas Department of Public Safety
Sports
The Center Roughriders varsity baseball team hosted the Carthage Bulldogs on Friday, March 15, in a 12-0 loss that evened up their district mark at 1
By Rachel Reneau
The Center varsity tennis team finished fourth on Thursday, March 7, in Longview out of 23 schools participating — with 13 of those schools being Class 5A and up.
By Darrell Martinez
The Timpson Bears played host to the Woden Eagles on Tuesday, March 5.
By Rachel Reneau
The Timpson Bears and Joaquin Rams track teams represented Shelby County in the Beckville Relays on Thursday, March 7.
By Rachel Reneau
The Shelbyville Dragons are now the reigning 2A Basketball State
By Colton Bragg (Photos by Taylor Bragg)
The Shelbyville Dragons defeated the Hearne Eagles in the 2A Stat
By Colton Bragg (Photos by Taylor Bragg)
Photo Galleries
Sideline scenes from last week's Roughriders vs. Tatum home football game with the CHS Chaparrals.
Light and Champion photos by Mike Elswick
Sideline scenes from 2018 season opening game for the Center High School Roughriders against Tatum featuring the CHS Roughrider Cheerleaders. Check out cheerleader photo gallery....
Mark Carpenter, his wife Jill, and daughter Lindsey, would like to thank everyone for coming out to The Lily Far
Here are some of the photos taken by Light and Champion photographer Alexis Fountain at the UIL 2A boys basketball semifnal game between Shelbyville and West TExas on Friday, March 9, 2018.
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