Obituaries
Annis Stone, 87, of Center, Texas passed away on July 2, 2020 in Nacogoches, Texas.
Jerry Wayne Strong, 69, of Tenaha, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020, in Nacogdoches.
News
Shelby County Outreach Ministries will be opening The Unique Bout
By Josh Crawford, Shelby County Outreach Ministries
From the National Weather Service in Shreveport, the forecast for Deep East Texas in and around the Nacogdoches area:
Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison on Friday morning offered the following comments regarding Gov.
The Roughrider Academy graduating class for the summer of 2020 was honored at commencement exercises held Thursday, July 2, at Center High School
By Mike Elswick
By Press releases/Texas Governor's Office
Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday, July 2, issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with
By Press releases/Texas Governor's Office
Shelby County Outreach Ministries are still serving the community
By Josh Crawford, Shelby County Outreach Ministries
Sports
The CISD Athletic Department is ending all strength and conditioning activities until July 13th as a precautionary measure.
By Sydney Brookshire/Center ISD District Media Coordinator
The sign is up and ready to greet young soccer players and their fans at Center Soccer Park.
By Mike Elswick
On Thursday, June 11th, at 11:00 a.m.,
By Press release
The grass is always greener — especially when it is artificial turf.
By Mike Elswick
The Center ISD Athletic Department is teaming up with Txtreme to produce our 2020 Football Program.
Taylor Mobbs says her reign as the 2019 Texas High School Rodeo Association Queen has provided her with unique memories, new friendships, loads of travel opportunities an
By Mike Elswick
Photo Galleries
At least part of the work going on Monday, April 27, for downtown Center's Streetscape revitalization project included installation of paver in one of the circle featu
The historic 1885 Shelby County Courthouse and much of the rest of the county was shrouded in fog Friday morning.
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....
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