Obituaries
Gwen Ervin LaFitte, 90, of Huxley, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019, in Huxley.
By Press Release
Rebecca Beard Davis, 60, of Center, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019, in Nacogdoches.
By Press Release
Elizabeth Ann “Dolline” Miller Lovett, 69, of Center, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019, in Center.
By Press Release
Hicks Mortuary is announcing funeral service for Mr. Leotis Davis (47) of Nacogdoches, Texas. Mr.
By Press Release
After a well-lived life of more than 94 years, Maxine Jernigan passed away peacefully at her home in Center on De
By Press release
Hazel Cornelius Williams, 90, of Center, Texas, passed away on November 27, 2019 in Center, Texas. Born
By Press Release
News
Bright and early Saturday morning, December 7, The East Texas Chopper Guys Annual Toy Run and Food Drive and A Hallmark Chr
By Shannon James
Center Roughrider senior Tyler Herndon was recognized as a member of the Texas High School Coach's Association (THSCA) 1st Team Academic All-State football team.
By Sydney Brookshire/Center ISD District Media Coordinator
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Santa’s Christmas Parade Committee has announced the 2019 parade will be held beginning at 6 p.m.
By Staff reports
Notice of Called Special Closed Meeting The Board of Trustees Tenaha ISD Called Special Closed Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Tenaha ISD will be held December 16, 2019, beginning at 5:30PM in
By Press Release
Excelsior is proud to announce the winner and alternate of this years Excelsior Spelling Bee. Winner, Jaquelyn Miles, Alternate, Brooklynn Scates.
By Press Release
Sports
Center Roughrider senior Tyler Herndon was recognized as a member of the Texas High School Coach's Association (THSCA) 1st Team Academic All-State football team.
By Sydney Brookshire/Center ISD District Media Coordinator
The Center Junior Varsity Lady Riders defeated the Garrison Lady Bulldogs 31 to 8, holding a lead over them each quarter of the game.
Panola Volleyball will be hosting our annual Open Tryouts for unsigned/uncommitted seniors only Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Panola College Fitness Center, located inside of the Charles C Matt
By Macy Cherry Assistant Volleyball Coach
The Center Lady Riders varsity team took on the Waskom Lady Wildcats in a home game on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in Center and came away with a big 55-37 victory.
2019 Center Roughrider All-District Football Team
Offensive MVP Keomodre Horace JR
Special Teams MVP Alexis Lopez SR
1st Team
QB Jake Hanson Soph
By Press Release
A pair of Center Roughriders received All-District Most Valuable Player honors in the recently ended 4A -2 Region III District 9 football season while six players made Fi
By Sydney Brookshire/Center ISD District Media Coordinator
The Joaquin Rams have been eliminated from playoff contention. Joaquin faced off against Groveton on
By By Colton Bragg Sports Editor
• Groveton defeats Joaquin, 42-28 in Friday night game played in Nacogdoches
By Staff reports
Photo Galleries
Center High School Fish Camp was held August 8 from 9:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m.
Pictures by Celeste Gibson, Reporter/Intern.
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
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