Shelby County events

July Lunch and Learn with Olivia Johnson, Watermelon Queen

News Staff

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

The Chamber of Commerce Health Care Committee is hosting the July Lunch and Learn, sponsored by Wiggins Farms, on Wednesday, July 26 at noon at the AgriLife Extension Office. Olivia Johnson, the National Watermelon Queen, will be the special guest speaker.

47th East Texas Poultry Festival Creative Arts Show Committee is looking for participants

News Staff

Monday, July 17, 2023

The 47th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival, presented by Farmers State Bank, is right around the corner – October 5, 6 and 7. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your creative side in art, quilting, canning, crafts, woodworking, metal art, photography and baking (new last year).

Forum explores problems for smaller communities

Story And Photos By Shannon James

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

An educational forum designed to provide resources and ideas useful to local economic development was conducted at the Windham Civic Center Tuesday, July 11. Guest speakers included Dr. Mikhail Kouliavtsev with the Stephen F.

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Homecoming July 23

News Staff

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of Center will be having their Annual Homecoming on July 23 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Freddie Wilson. Pastor Ronderick Kirkendoll of the St. Luke will bring the message. They will also have a three night revival at 7:00 P.M.

Mt. Gillion Baptist Church Family Pastor Installation Service July 23

News Staff

Monday, July 10, 2023

Mt. Gillion Baptist Church Family in Center, TX will be celebrating Pastor Installation Service for Pastor Elect: Rev. Rayford Caraway. The installation service will be on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at 2:30 P.M. Church address is at 5545 State Hwy 87 N, Center, TX 75935. Bishop Cedrick Grace, Sr.

Happy 4th of July!

Story And Photos By Shannon James

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Happy 4th of July! Here's some scenes from the Annual Ricky Warren Memorial firework show on the sabine river in Logansport, Louisiana shot by Shannon James.

Farmer's Bank East Texas Photo Contest and Exhibition

Farmers Bank East Texas Photo Contest and Exhibition

Story And Photos By Shannon James

Monday, July 3, 2023

The Farmer's Bank East Texas Photo Exhibition and Reception is being held Monday, July 3 - Monday July 17 inside of the Farmers Bank Lobby in Center. Featuring America East Texas FSB's Annual Photography Contest Entries with several great shots sitting on display.

Three night Revival at East Hamilton Church

News Staff

Friday, June 30, 2023

Brother Jamie Lindley and East Hamilton Church of Shelbyville would like to invite you to a three night Revival August 3rd, 4th, & 5th at 6:00 P.M. nightly. A special message brought to you by Brandon Digilormo of Insane Ministries.

Battle of the Badges returns July 21

News Staff

Friday, June 30, 2023

It's year 3 for Battle of the Badges, a community wide Blood Drive. Center Police Department vs. Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. Come save lives, support your local law enforcement and enjoy some good food! Date and time: July 21, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Frontier Days Kicks off June 29

News Staff

Monday, June 26, 2023

It would be hard to find a Timpson citizen more active in civic affairs than Marilyn Corder, and that includes being director of Timpson's Annual Frontier Days celebration.

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