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Connor Rios hoists the Regional Championship trophy the Joaquin Rams won in their gridiron contest with the San Augustine Wolves last Friday night. The Wolves prevailed in the teams’ regular season game, but the Rams got their revenge, coming out on top 35-24 in another close game. The Rams will now go up against the Refugio Bobcats tonight at 7:30 in Cypress. Lister Publishing | Light and Champion

Connor Rios hoists the Regional Championship trophy the Joaquin Rams won in their gridiron contest with the San Augustine Wolves last Friday night. The Wolves prevailed in the teams’ regular season game, but the Rams got their revenge, coming out on top 35-24 in another close game. The Rams will now go up against the Refugio Bobcats tonight at 7:30 in Cypress. Lister Publishing | Light and Champion

Rams keep on rolling through playoffs

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Rams keep on rolling through playoffs
Mayor David Chadwick is sworn in by City Secretary Esther Elizondo at the Center city council meeting Dec. 8. Chadwick, running as an incumbent, was unopposed. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Mayor David Chadwick is sworn in by City Secretary Esther Elizondo at the Center city council meeting Dec. 8. Chadwick, running as an incumbent, was unopposed. Zack Clark | Light and Champion

Mayor sworn-in, wastewater discharge permits approved

Zack Clark News@lightandchampion.com
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Administering the oath to returning mayor David Chadwick, approving a budget change for repairs at the Community House, and renewing wastewater discharge permits were the primary items discussed at the City of Center Council meeting on Monday, Dec. 8.
Julie Bass is sworn in as the newest member of the Joaquin city council by new Mayor Rusty Wilson, whose former seat Bass is filling. David Danley | Light and Champion

Julie Bass is sworn in as the newest member of the Joaquin city council by new Mayor Rusty Wilson, whose former seat Bass is filling. David Danley | Light and Champion

Appointing new member, EDC review top Joaquin agenda

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Appointing a replacement to fill Rusty Wilson’s vacated position on the city council and possibly dissolving the city’s economic development corporations were the main topics of discussion at the Nov. 18 regular meeting of the Joaquin city council.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
A city crew makes their way around the Center square decking out lamp posts with holiday decorations in anticipation of the Christmas season. The festivities kicked off on Tuesday, Dec. 2, with the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree on the historic courthouse square.
Truit Whitley, Tenaha VFD Secretary, gives the department’s monthly update to the Tenaha city council. David Danley | Light and Champion

Truit Whitley, Tenaha VFD Secretary, gives the department’s monthly update to the Tenaha city council. David Danley | Light and Champion

City seeks TWDB financial assistance

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Approving applying for financial assistance for improvements at the city’s wastewater treatment plant was the main action item at the monthly meeting of the Tenaha city council held Monday, Nov. 24.

Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
December 20254 • The Taste of the Holidays will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Windham Civic Center. Tickets are available for $15 person. Children five and under are free. For more information, contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936598-3682 or email info@ shelbycountychamber.
Cedar Creek fishing guide Jason Barber says windy banks and points with stumps and other cover are good places to look for fall and winter catfish in shallow water. Photo by Matt Williams

Cedar Creek fishing guide Jason Barber says windy banks and points with stumps and other cover are good places to look for fall and winter catfish in shallow water. Photo by Matt Williams

REEL CATS

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Thursday, December 4, 2025
It’s no secret that Texas is home to a bounty of reservoirs and rivers, and many of them are loaded with whiskered fish. Three sub-species are recognized as sport fish - flatheads, blues and channel cat.
Vehicle destroyed by fire

Vehicle destroyed by fire

Vehicle destroyed by fire

News Staff
Thursday, December 4, 2025
At approximately 2:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Center Fire Department was dispatched to Florence St. in what was first thought to be a house fire. Upon arriving, a car was discovered on fire.
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