October 2023

'Thank you' from Abundant Love Ministries

News Staff

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

To our family, church family, friends and community, On behalf of the Ministerial Leadership of Abundant Love Ministries, First Lady Felicia and I would like to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who participated and showed your appreciation to us during Clergy Appreciation Month.

Piney Woods Photographic Society October Challenge

News Staff

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

The Piney Woods Photographic Society held their regular monthly meeting this past Saturday at the First Methodist Church, 211 Cora St., Center, TX.

JVFD October 15 - 21 Report

News Staff

Monday, October 23, 2023

Over the week of October 15 - 21 the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had five calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events. Sunday at 2:19 p.m. a call came in for a person having a panic attack in their car on Highway 84 East.

TRI-C Head Start Annual Fall Festival

News Staff

Friday, October 20, 2023

The Tri-C Head Start Annual Fall Festival will be held Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at 214 Nacogdoches Street in Center. There will be music, food, games and raffle prizes! Free entry! For more information, please call 936-598-6315 ext. 909, email adotson@tccainc.

Roughriders v Carthage: TONIGHT!

News Staff

Friday, October 20, 2023

The Roughriders host the unbeaten Carthage Bulldogs tonight at Roughrider Stadium. Center needs the win to remain in contention for a top playoff spot, but to do that, they would be the first team to beat Carthage in the regular season since October 7, 2016! What an historic win it would be!

Shelbyville Dragon Band scores high at UIL Region Marching Contest

News Staff

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

On Saturday October 14, the Shelbyville Dragon Band competed in the UIL Region Marching Contest. This contest is a culminating event for which we prepare throughout the summer and fall.

Ke'Maria Wilson Crowned 2023 Joaquin High School Homecoming Queen

News Staff

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Joaquin High School is pleased to announce that Ke'Maria Wilson was crowned the 2023 Joaquin Homecoming Queen. The crowning ceremony took place during pre-game at the Joaquin High School homecoming game on Friday October 13.

2023 Health Fair Cancelled: Mammogram Units and Gulf Coast Blood still available

2023 Health Fair Canceled: Mammogram Units and Gulf Coast Blood still available

News Staff

Monday, October 16, 2023

The 2023 Health and Fitness Fair which was scheduled for October 20 has been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. The Mammogram Units and Gulf Coast Blood Mobile will still set up at the Windham Civic Center for those who have made appointments. "We apologize for the cancellation."

JVFD October 8 -14 Report

News Staff

Monday, October 16, 2023

Over the week of October 8 - 14 the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department responded to 7 calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events. Monday at 4:42 p.m. a call came in for a fire starting in the woods near County Road 3822. The JVFD responded to put out the fire before it became a bigger issue.

Carriston Hendricks to speak at the October Lunch and Learn

News Staff

Monday, October 16, 2023

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, an annual campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer and fund research, treatments and a cure. Carriston Hendricks, a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and owner of Priority Family Healthcare, will be the speaker for the October Lunch and Learn.

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