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Public comments on flood maps invited

News Staff

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Submitted news@lightandchampion. com The Light and ChampionPreliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Shelby County.

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

Zack Clark Journalist

Thursday, March 27, 2025

The Old Fire BellMattie Dellinger shares information about the history of Center’s old fire bell in The Champion Newspaper, Vol. 98, Issue 13. In her account of the bell’s history, Mattie advocates for restoring the bell’s clapper in preparation for the celebration of Center’s Bicentennial in 1976.

Parental rights bill passes Senate

News Staff

Thursday, March 27, 2025

After the flurry of bills filed on the deadline, we have the final number of bills filed and an accurate picture of the universe of topics we will work on. In total, both the House and Senate together filed 8,898 bills – almost 800 more bills than last session.

PICTURE FROM OUR PAST

News Staff

Thursday, March 27, 2025

In Austin last weekend, Envirokids II received their individual and team awards for win ning first place in the Texas Future Problem Solving contest for their community-wide clean-up project.

Will the circle be unbroken

Leon Aldridge Community Columnist

Thursday, March 27, 2025

“… Havin’ fun sittin’ shotgun ‘cause I’ve come full circle.”- song lyrics by Ben Kweller “I didn’t know you rode motorcycles,” the voice behind me said.Sunday morning Bible class had just ended.

Prayer, Commandments bill passes Texas Senate

Gary Borders Texas Press Assoc.

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Senate backs prayer time, Ten Commandments in classrooms The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for in-school prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

Calendar

News Staff

Thursday, March 27, 2025

March 202527 •Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church.31 • Alcoholics Anonymous will have meetings every Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church, 127 FM 2260 in Gary, Texas, 406-240-9139.

CHS JCC donates to youth ministry

News Staff

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Center High School JCC Students recently partnered with Nathali Abella Hernandez to make a donation to The Street Youth Ministry Project. Clothing, shoes, and hygiene items were collected and donated.

If passed, HB 1379 would prohibit game wardens from entering private property unless they have permission from the property owner, probable cause, are executing a warrant or in emergency situations. Photo by Matt Williams

BILLS TO PONDER

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer

Thursday, March 27, 2025

The 89th Texas Legislature is in session. For those who may not have heard, there is a bill in the mix that has spurred some serious debate among the state’s outdoor community.Filed March 13 by State Rep.

Leadership Shelby County learns about agriculture

News Staff

Thursday, March 27, 2025

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Shelby County Class of 2024-2025 attended Agriculture Day last week.The Leadership Group visited the Tyson feed mill plant, BRK meat processing facility, Livestock Nutrition Center and Viatrac Fertilizer.

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