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Senate passes its version of budget

Senate passes its version of budget

Senate passes its version of budget

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
In 1969, our nation made history by putting a man on the moon. A lesser known fact the astronauts who joined us on the floor this week shared is that Texas is the only state with a flag on the moon, and now we have two!Here are five things happening around your state: 1.
Members of the VFW Post 8904 pay honor to veterans of the Viet Nam War including many local service members who lost their lives in the conflict at a ceremony held in the historic Shelby County courthouse. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Members of the VFW Post 8904 pay honor to veterans of the Viet Nam War including many local service members who lost their lives in the conflict at a ceremony held in the historic Shelby County courthouse. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

VFW honors Viet Nam veterans

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Thursday, April 3, 2025
The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 was signed into law by 45th US President Donald J. Trump, designating March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. On March 29, 1973, 52 years ago, the last U.S.
Ben Wulf, CEO of Portacool, addresses the Shelby County Commissioners’ court concerning a tax abatement for the local employer. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Ben Wulf, CEO of Portacool, addresses the Shelby County Commissioners’ court concerning a tax abatement for the local employer. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Tax abatement, truck deliveries lead commissioners’ meeting

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
A tax abatement for Portacool, setting a deadline for truck deliveries, and a road closure expected to be caused by road/ bridge construction were the main talking points at a special meeting of the Shelby County commissioners’ court held Wednesday, March 26.
Ricky King (front row, center) was sworn in as the new Center Police Department Chief yesterday. King started his career as a patrolman before serving as a detective and eventually rising to be assistant chief. King will be taking over for retiring Chief Jim Albers (back row, center). David Danley | Light and Champion

Ricky King (front row, center) was sworn in as the new Center Police Department Chief yesterday. King started his career as a patrolman before serving as a detective and eventually rising to be assistant chief. King will be taking over for retiring Chief Jim Albers (back row, center). David Danley | Light and Champion

Longtime Center officer named new police chief

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
William Carroll wcarroll@lightandchampion.com The Light and ChampionA full house packed into the Center City Council room Monday to recognize the swearing-in of new Center Police Chief Ricky King, who has been with the department since 2003.
“You’ve been lied to”

“You’ve been lied to”

“You’ve been lied to”

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Why I Support Oil & Gas Production in Shelby County: Separating Fact from Fiction By Wayne Christian Over the last several weeks, I’ve heard from many in our community who are deeply concerned about the recent approval of a permit for an oil and gas solid waste facility in Shelby County.
JISD board president Jeff Cater listens to a finance report from Joel Bumback at the board’s March meeting. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

JISD board president Jeff Cater listens to a finance report from Joel Bumback at the board’s March meeting. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

JISD board discusses finances, update received from TASB

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Zack Clark news@lightandchampion.com Community | Light and ChampionHearing reports and reviewing an update received from the Texas Association of School Boards were the main topics at the regular meeting of the Joaquin school board held on Monday, March 17.
Shelby County Jail Log

Shelby County Jail Log

Shelby County Jail Log

Mccowin, Devalen
Thursday, March 27, 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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