August 2023

Benefit and Bale Sale for Teri Goforth

News Staff

Monday, August 21, 2023

Benefit and Bake Sale for Teri Goforth to help with medical expenses will be on Friday, August 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Catherine's Benefits and Resale; 708 Southview Circle Center, TX. Call 936-332-0060, text or Facebook message for details.

Lions Club “Back to School Bash” Saturday

News Staff

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Join the Center Noon Lions Club for the 5th annual Lion’s Club “Back to School Bash” Saturday, August 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Windham Civic Center. Entertainment will be Andyroo and Dr. Rainbow, along with balloon animals, face painting, snacks and drinks.

Moran to announce re-election campaign in Center

News Staff

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Congressman Nathaniel Moran (TX-1) will announce his campaign for re-election on the Shelby County Historic Courthouse steps in Center Tuesday, August 22, 10 - 11 a.m. According to Moran’s press release, he is a dedicated public servant who upholds conservative values.

Commissioners approve funds application

Atirikta Kumar

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Shelby County Commissioners approved an application at their Wednesday, August 2 meeting to obtain a second payment from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Picture from the Past Wednesday, April 14, 1982

News Staff

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

From the Wednesday, April 14, 1982, edition of the Center Champion 41 Years Ago, CENTER I.S.D. BOARD OF TRUSTEES – Newly elected members Billie Sue Payne and Joe West join, left to right, Dr, Joe B. Hooker, Steve Webb, Jim Holley and Dr. Robert Hughes Jr. to form the new Center School Board.

August Lunch and Learn with Kendall Beattie

News Staff

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

The Chamber of Commerce Health Care Committee is hosting the August Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, August 23 at noon at the AgriLife Extension Office. Kendall Beattie, Director of Operations of Elite Home Care is this month’s Sponsor and Guest Speaker.

1st Place Favorite from the July Meeting: Bobbie Jean Wood, God's Fireworks

The Piney Woods Photographic Society August Meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

The Piney Woods Photographic Society will hold their regular monthly meeting this Saturday, August 19, at the First Methodist Church, 211 Cora St., Center, Tx. from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Linda snapped a photo with Captain Jeremy Bittick on Monday, August 14 after he purchased some educational books for his grandkids.

Exchange Program sells Educational Books to Shelby County kids

Story And Photos By Shannon James

Monday, August 14, 2023

You may have seen someone knocking on your door this week. Her name is Linda “Book Girl” Čever. Linda has traveled from her home country of Latvia, to Shelby County, to sell educational books through her summer exchange program, Southwestern Advantage.

JVFD August 6 - 12 Report

News Staff

Monday, August 14, 2023

Over the week of August 6 - 12 the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had four calls. Here’s a summary of the weeks events. Sunday night at 9:12 p.m. a page was received for a person feeling nauseous and sick at a residence on Stone Street.

TAGHS to have interview with Loblolly Magazine

Loblolly Magazine celebrates 50 years with TAGHS Interview

News Staff

Friday, August 11, 2023

The sponsor and staff of Loblolly Magazine have graciously agreed to conduct an interview with JT Rhodes at Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society's meeting Wednesday, August 16 at 2:00 P.M., in the annex of Timpson Public Library.

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