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Incumbents do well in election

News Staff
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Several county schools and municipalities held elections this past Saturday which saw many incumbents retaining their seats, while other positions were filled by new faces.In Joaquin city elections, Jessie Griffith running unopposed for mayor as an incumbent, received 42 total votes.
50 Years Ago in Shelby County

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

Zack Clark Journalist
Thursday, May 1, 2025
H&S drive-thru Two burglars transformed the front entrance of H&S Discount Foods into a literal drive-through by using a stolen pickup truck to execute a heist. The two men drove the truck directly through the front glass of the building and then began looting the store.
Property tax relief bill passes Senate

Property tax relief bill passes Senate

Property tax relief bill passes Senate

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
General Sam Houston led the Texan Army against General Santa Anna and the Mexican army in a fight that lasted just 18 minutes. The Texans’ victory paved the way for Texas independence from Mexico and the birth of the Republic of Texas.Here are five things happening around your state: 1.
Cobwebs in the Attic

Cobwebs in the Attic

Cobwebs in the Attic

Terri Lacher Community Columnist
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Books. We love them, don’t we? Although we are surrounded by technology, there is still nothing better than curling up with a good book on the sofa with a warm cup of chocolate on a rainy day. Even a good audiobook, read by an exciting narrator, brings the world a little closer to our inner being.
TEA school ratings finally released

TEA school ratings finally released

TEA school ratings finally released

Gary Borders Texas Press Assoc.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
TEA releases 2023 A-F accountability ratings After a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14 percent from...
Which Came First – Timpson fifth grade science class recently studied various processes throughout the incubation period of a chicken egg with the help of Shelby County Extension Agent James Greer and local broiler house owner Randy Graves. Some of the participants in the project are pictured (front row, left to right) John Todd, Ricky Askins and Ryan Stamps. (Back row, left to right) Casey Ford, Terri Rucker, Kirk Dillon and Kreg Johnson.

Which Came First – Timpson fifth grade science class recently studied various processes throughout the incubation period of a chicken egg with the help of Shelby County Extension Agent James Greer and local broiler house owner Randy Graves. Some of the participants in the project are pictured (front row, left to right) John Todd, Ricky Askins and Ryan Stamps. (Back row, left to right) Casey Ford, Terri Rucker, Kirk Dillon and Kreg Johnson.

PICTURE FROM OUR PAST

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
From the Friday, Feb. 7, 1986 issue of the Light and Champion

Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
May 20251 • NA/AA—We can help. Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church.• The Shelby County historical courthouse is open for tours Thursdays and Fridays from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.For general questions, call the Chamber of Commerce at 936598-3682.
Shelby County Jail Log

Shelby County Jail Log

Shelby County Jail Log

Kendell Mardis
Thursday, May 1, 2025
While the individuals listed have been arrested and charged with criminal offenses, by law, they are innocent until proven guilty. These listings are obtained from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and are a matter of public record.
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