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As part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the TSLAC has provided Texas America250 posters for display in the lobby of Fannie Brown Booth library. Submitted | Light and Champion

As part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the TSLAC has provided Texas America250 posters for display in the lobby of Fannie Brown Booth library. Submitted | Light and Champion

Booth library joins Texas America250 celebration

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library invites the public to come by and see the Texas America250 posters in our foyer. See the important role of Texas in our nation’s history as we prepare to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States on July 4th, 2026.
Superintendent Jake Henson studies some information presented during the CISD board’s meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 11. Maggie Vaughn | Light and Champion

Superintendent Jake Henson studies some information presented during the CISD board’s meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 11. Maggie Vaughn | Light and Champion

Board approves certification plan, considers SB11 action

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Discussing the district’s teacher certification plan and action on SB11 were the main topics at the regular meeting of the Center ISD board of trustees held on Wednesday, Feb. 11.HB2 added TEC code 21.
Roughrider All District Selections honored

Roughrider All District Selections honored

Roughrider All District Selections honored

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Members of the Center Roughrider 2025 District 8-4A D2 All District selections were honored at the February meeting of the Center ISD Board of Trustees (not all pictured).
Sherry Scruggs presents the district’s state academic performance report to the Timpson ISD board of trustees at its February meeting. Maggie Vaughn | Light and Champion

Sherry Scruggs presents the district’s state academic performance report to the Timpson ISD board of trustees at its February meeting. Maggie Vaughn | Light and Champion

Board hears reports, considers religious activities resolution

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Hearing the district’s academic performance and financial reports and considering action on SB11 led the discussion at the regular meeting of the Timpson ISD board of trustees held on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
Stevie Smith, Comm. Pct. 3, (left) and Tom Bellmyer, Comm. Pct. 4, listen as Chief Deputy Mike Hanson presents the court with a request concerning outfitting a vehicle for the sheriff’s department. MaggieVaughn | Light and Champion

Stevie Smith, Comm. Pct. 3, (left) and Tom Bellmyer, Comm. Pct. 4, listen as Chief Deputy Mike Hanson presents the court with a request concerning outfitting a vehicle for the sheriff’s department. MaggieVaughn | Light and Champion

Court approves vehicle equipping, internet service, officers reports

News Staff
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Approving the outfitting of a vehicle for the sheriff ’s department, approving an internet and phone proposal and hearing the officers’ reports were the main agenda items at the Wednesday, Feb. 11, meeting of the Shelby County Commissioners Court.
50 Years Ago in Shelby County

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

Zack Clark Journalist
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The great Dr. BrinkleyIn the Feb. 4, 1976, issue of the Champion, in her Wise & Otherwise column, Mattie Dellinger ran a contest question asking who the “Goat Gland Doctor” was. Mrs. Doyle English was the first to call in the correct answer, Dr.
The following Center High School juniors have been chosen by their teachers and staff for the honor of being named Who’s Who at CHS for the 1996-97 school year: (not in order shown) Rachel Conway, Lisa Gooch, Ashley Horn, Candace Jackson, Suzanne Jeans, Tim Krueger, Alesha Lamon, Dayna Newman, Zarema Singson, John Stirman, Nicole Watkins and Emily Weber.

The following Center High School juniors have been chosen by their teachers and staff for the honor of being named Who’s Who at CHS for the 1996-97 school year: (not in order shown) Rachel Conway, Lisa Gooch, Ashley Horn, Candace Jackson, Suzanne Jeans, Tim Krueger, Alesha Lamon, Dayna Newman, Zarema Singson, John Stirman, Nicole Watkins and Emily Weber.

PICTURE FROM OUR PAST

News Staff
Thursday, February 12, 2026
From the Tuesday, March 11, 1997, issue of the Light and Champion
Early voting begins, students walk out, TEA eyes teachers

Early voting begins, students walk out, TEA eyes teachers

Early voting begins, students walk out, TEA eyes teachers

Gary Borders Texas Press Assoc.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Early voting begins Feb. 17Early voting in the March 3 primary begins Monday, Feb. 17 and concludes on Friday, Feb. 27. A full slate of contested races will be on the ballots in both Republican and Democratic primaries. The deadline to request a mail ballot is Feb. 20, according to votetexas.gov.
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