A&M AgriLIFE Extension Farm Pond Management: May 30
A&M AgriLIFE Extension Farm Pond Management: May 30
Lane Dunn
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Shelby County events
First Methodist Church Vacation Bible School: Knights of the North Castle
First Methodist Church VBS: Knights of the North Castle
News Staff
First Methodist Church, Center, is happy to announce Vacation Bible School for kids ages 4 - 12. This year's theme is Knights of the North Castle. Our knights will discover that the King's armor is made of something stronger than iron and chain.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
47th East Texas Poultry Festival seeks arts & crafts vendors
47th East Texas Poultry Festival seeks arts & crafts vendors
News Staff
Planning is underway for the 47th East Texas Poultry Festival, presented by Farmers State Bank. The Poultry Festival will be held October 5-7 on the historic downtown Center square.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Lunch and Learn set for May 24; Mental Health Awareness
Lunch and Learn set for May 24; Mental Health Awareness
News Staff
The Chamber of Commerce Health Care Committee is hosting the May Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, May 24 at noon at the AgriLife Extension Office. The guest speaker for May will be Charlotte Stanaland, Youth Prevention Specialist at the The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
JVFD May 7-13 Report, Blood Drive Announcement
JVFD May 7-13 Report, Blood Drive Announcement
News Staff
Over the week of May 7 -13, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had only 2 calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events;
Thursday morning at 12:03 A.M. a page was received for a fall patient at a residence on County Road 3485.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
First Responders Appreciation Lunch Scheduled for May 19th
First Responders Appreciation Lunch Scheduled for May 19th
News Staff
Center Independent School District and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors will host an Appreciation Lunch for First Responders throughout Shelby County this Friday, May 19 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Center ISD Transportation Department.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Campti Methodist Church Homecoming set for May 21
Campti Methodist Church Homecoming set for May 21
News Staff
Campti Methodist Church hosts their annual homecoming every 3rd Sunday in the month of May. This year, homecoming will be Sunday, May 21.
The business meeting will begin at 11:00 A.M. followed by lunch at 12:00.
Monday, May 15, 2023
2023 photo taken to honor 1923 downtown scene
2023 photo taken to honor 1923 downtown scene
Compiled By Leon Aldridge
A May 5, 1923, picture of the unpaved downtown square taken by local photographer Roy R. Loving was commemorated Friday, May 5, 2023, with another photo shoot in the same location. Center photographer Lawrence Davis snapped the photos for 2023.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
VE Day remembered by local VFW
VE Day remembered by local VFW
Compiled By Leon Aldridge
Members of VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary gathered Monday with family and friends to remember VE (Victory in Europe). The remembrance was held at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the 1885 Courthouse.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Locals Pray for Community at National Day of Prayer Event
Locals Pray for Community at National Day of Prayer Event
Story And Photos By Shannon James
The annual National Day of Prayer event was Thursday, May 4 at noon in front of Center's Historic Courthouse.
Thursday, May 4, 2023