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Power In Powerful Prayer

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Brandon JonesThe Altar of Incense in the Old Testament, also called the Way of Intercession, is symbolic of the prayers of the people.
Chamber plans awards banquet

Chamber plans awards banquet

Chamber plans awards banquet

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Celebration and Awards, presented by Farmers State Bank, will be held Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Windham Civic Center.
Truit Whitley, Tenaha VFD secretary, gives the fire department report to the Tenaha city council at its December meeting. David Danley | Light and Champion

Truit Whitley, Tenaha VFD secretary, gives the fire department report to the Tenaha city council at its December meeting. David Danley | Light and Champion

Council awards grant contracts

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Awarding grant management and engineering service contracts were the main items of business at the Dec. 22 meeting of the Tenaha city council.The contracts are for a Community Development Block Grant administered by the Texas General Land Office.
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July

Year 2025 saw eventful ending

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
The latter part of 2025 saw high points and low points, tragedies and triumphs, beginnings and endings, but closed out with the possibilities of hope renewed for the upcoming new year.
Russell honored for service to city with retirement reception

Russell honored for service to city with retirement reception

Russell honored for service to city with retirement reception

News Staff
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Grover Russell (center) was honored with a retirement reception Tuesday, Dec. 30, by the City of Center. Russell was retiring after 45 years of service to the city, first serving 32 years as city attorney and then 13 more years as munic ipal judge.
Comm. Pct. 3 Stevie Smith urged residents to be careful with burning at the Dec. 31 commissioners court meeting. The county has since been placed under a burn ban. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Comm. Pct. 3 Stevie Smith urged residents to be careful with burning at the Dec. 31 commissioners court meeting. The county has since been placed under a burn ban. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Reports top agenda at December meeting

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Thursday, January 8, 2026
Zack ClarkDuring the Shelby County commissioners’ court special meeting held on Wednesday, Dec. 31, the only actions taken were approving weekly expenses and the current payroll.
JPs attend yearly training

JPs attend yearly training

JPs attend yearly training

News Staff
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Three Shelby County Justices of the Peace (JP) attended state mandated yearly instruction in Galveston, Dec. 1-3. Over 300 JPs from across Texas were on hand for 20 hours of continuing education. The group extends thanks to Marla Denby, Pct.
50 Years Ago in Shelby County

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

50 Years Ago in Shelby County

Zack Clark Journalist
Wednesday, December 31, 2025
How Huxley got its nameIn Mattie Dellinger’s Box 744 column in the Dec. 31, 1975 edition of the Champion, she shares a letter received from Mrs. W. L. Miller that explained how Huxley received its name.
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