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Thursday, April 17, 2025
April 2025 17 • NA/AA—We can help. Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church.19 • The Toledo Bend Dutch Oven Cookers will meet starting around 9:30 at Boles Field. The public is invited to attend, watch and learn.

Shelby County Jail Log

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Thursday, April 17, 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.

Elswick reports on Best Friends

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Center Woman’s Reading Club met for its bimonthly meeting March 20. Stephanie Elswick served as both program leader and program hostess. She served a wonderful homemade with love luncheon that was enjoyed by all.Following the business meeting, Mrs.
Pictured on the front row are South Central Regional director Sarah McReynolds; Brenda Moore, National Garden Club President, headquartered in St. Louis; and Lee Taylor, Texas State President headquartered in Fort Worth. Pictured in the second row are Center Garden Club attendees Cherry Jones, Carolyn Bounds, and Robbie Kerr. Submitted | Light and Champion

Pictured on the front row are South Central Regional director Sarah McReynolds; Brenda Moore, National Garden Club President, headquartered in St. Louis; and Lee Taylor, Texas State President headquartered in Fort Worth. Pictured in the second row are Center Garden Club attendees Cherry Jones, Carolyn Bounds, and Robbie Kerr. Submitted | Light and Champion

Garden Club members attend state convention

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
Pictured on the front row are South Central Regional director Sarah McReynolds; Brenda Moore, National Garden Club President, headquartered in St. Louis; and Lee Taylor, Texas State President headquartered in Fort Worth.

Landowners respond to Christian’s statement

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
This is the first of a multi-part response by local landowners to Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian’s public statement released on March 26. The Railroad Commission is the state agency that regulates the oil and gas industry.
Principal Roni Waller is surrounded by some of Excelsior ISD’s students in the school’s library. The school has been experiencing significant growth recently and is poised for more exciting things to come. David Danley | Light and Champion

Principal Roni Waller is surrounded by some of Excelsior ISD’s students in the school’s library. The school has been experiencing significant growth recently and is poised for more exciting things to come. David Danley | Light and Champion

Excelsior set to soar to new heights

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
Building on the foundation laid by the many dedicated educators who have served the district throughout its history, new principal Roni Waller, along with the rest of the Excelsior ISD faculty and staff, is striving to foster a warm and nurturing environment at the school where students feel safe...
Bark-A-Rama 2025 sponsored by Happy Tails Adoption Center was held on the Center square this past weekend featuring many animals hoping for their furever homes. There were also many petthemed activities for both four- and twolegged participants to take part in including a wag and walk, costume contest, doggy art and scavenger hunt. Happy Tails is located at 667 Texas Highway 7 East in Center and can be reached at 936-4886011 or on Facebook. William Carroll | Light and Champion

Bark-A-Rama 2025 sponsored by Happy Tails Adoption Center was held on the Center square this past weekend featuring many animals hoping for their furever homes. There were also many petthemed activities for both four- and twolegged participants to take part in including a wag and walk, costume contest, doggy art and scavenger hunt. Happy Tails is located at 667 Texas Highway 7 East in Center and can be reached at 936-4886011 or on Facebook. William Carroll | Light and Champion

I only have eyes for you...

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Bark-A-Rama 2025 sponsored by Happy Tails Adoption Center was held on the Center square this past weekend featuring many animals hoping for their furever homes.
Zack Clark Journalist

Zack Clark Journalist

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

Zack Clark Journalist
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Hayden’s HondaBill Hayden opened his motorcycle shop, Hayden’s Honda, in 1967 at the site of the former Carriker Grocery Store.He launched the business with an initial inventory of 21 motorcycles, aiming to sell one per week while he also provided repair services.
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