Click any story headline to open the article and share it using social media: Facebook, Twitter.
PG-13 Movie Over at 9:15pm
Coming Soon:
Unsung Hero
Gift Certificates Available!
Closed Wednesdays, Thursdays
Box office opens at 7:00pm. Showtime at 7:30pm.
Admission is $8 for adults and $7 for children.
Senior Citizen's Night
Mondays - $6 Admission
Around Town
November 7, 2018 - Christmas is right around the corner so it is time to start shopping for those special gifts. The best place to shop is right here in Shelby County. Starting this weekend our local merchants will be having Christmas Open Houses and fun unique Holiday shopping experiences. Make sure your stop by and shop.
Christmas Open Houses - November 9th and 10th
- Hissy Fit - 208 Nacogdoches Street (572-8572)
- Lasting Impressions - 112 Foster Street (598-6553)
- Sassy Reds Bakery - 1000 Tenaha Street (598-2447)
- Southern Lemonade - 229 San Augustine Street (590-9405)
- Southern Seasons - 214 Austin Street (598-5009)
November 6, 2018 - The veterans of our military have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized for their commitment.
As a token of our appreciation, Portacool, LLC has donated to the VFW Post 8904 in honor of the many veterans across the country and those that work at Portacool – we thank you. Thank you for the sacrifices you have made. Thank you for the dedication you have offered our great country. Thank you for your service. May God bless you, your family and the USA.
Portacool employees who have served in the United States Military: Rick Beene, Navy; Roy Bell, Army; Terry Borek, Navy; Phil Calvert, Marine Corps; Jeff Cook, Navy; Terry DeRise, Air Force; Kevin Fealofani, Army; Bill Ferren, Marine Corps; Lee Franklin, Navy; Ramon Garcia, Air Force; David Henderson, Army; Scott Jacobs, Army; Charles Johnson, Army; Sean Martin, Navy; Don Moss, Army; Jed Moss, Air Force; Patrick Stauffer, Army National Guard; Marcus Steel, Army; and Shon Wainscott, Army.
November 6, 2018 - The Fannie Brown Booth Library Friends of the Library would like to congratulate Sue Smith of Joaquin, Texas, as the winner of the quilt drawing held Saturday at the end of the Fall Book Sale. We would like to thank everyone who purchased quilt raffle tickets.
The 2018 Fall Book Sale is now history. The Friends did an outstanding job making preparations for and running the sale during the past several weeks. We thank each one of them for their hard work and dedication to the continued growth of the Fannie Brown Booth Library. We also thank each one that attended the book sale and bought books and/or made donations.
November 6, 2018 - Debbie Leggett spoke to the local Delta Gamma chapter about her trip to Norway.
The trip was a gift from her children to help her investigate her ancestry. She showed slides and some articles of her trip, jewelry and sheepskin.
Debbie is a member of Delta Gamma, the local chapter of key women educators, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
November 5, 2018 - Grace Manor is trying to help provide one Christmas present for each of our foster children. We have over 70 children under our care now, so this is a big task! We are asking for help from our community to make sure all of our children have a nice Christmas.
We have asked our foster parents to turn in to us one gift idea (between $35.00 and $50.00) that each of their foster children would like. We have these gift ideas available at our office to be picked up and purchased. We are asking that you return the wrapped gifts by December 3rd.
The children have wished for toys, bicycles, games, electronics, and gift certificates.
Anything you can do to help would be appreciated! We accept cash donations from those who are unable to purchase a present. Come by our office at 109 Carroll Street or call Dan at 598-3611 for more information.
November 2, 2018 - The Fannie Brown Booth Library fall book sale is continuing. Friday, November 2nd, all books are half-priced - hardbacks are 50 cents and paperbacks are 25 cents. Tickets for the quilt are still available. The drawing for the quilt will be Saturday, November 3rd, at 2pm at the close of the book sale. Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5.
November 2, 2018 - On October 23rd a Community Caregivers Support Group was started and is seeking input from caregivers in the area. The group is wanting to put together a variety of lunch and learn programs which will provide information beneficial to those providing care for loved ones. The focus is adult care-giving and helping with challenges caregivers face.
If you are a caregiver, please fill out the following questionnaire form and fax it to (936) 598-6405 or email it to Hollie.Adams@fpacp.com.
Join us and share your Experience as a Caregiver as we Unite and Advocate for the Health and Well-being of our Community.
The meeting are facilitated by Focused Care of Center, 501 Timpson St. Center, TX 75935 (936) 598-2483. For more information please call Hollie or A’Leena at (936) 598-2483.
November 1, 2018 - Santa Claus recently delivered an invitation to Dr. Jheri-Lynn McSwain to serve as Grand Marshal of the 19th annual Santa’s Christmas Parade. The parade, presented by Shelby Savings Bank, will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Dr. Jheri-Lynn McSwain was the recipient of the 2018 Distinguished Service Award and was recognized at the annual Shelby County Chamber of Commerce awards banquet for her contributions in and around Shelby County.
Categories for the 2018, ”A “Mardi Gras Christmas” themed parade will include Individuals, Schools, Businesses, Churches and Civic Organizations. Parade participants are asked to decorate with lights for the nighttime parade and have audible Christmas music playing. There are applicable rules and considerations for entries with horses. Judges will award cash prizes to the top three places in each category, First $100, Second $50 and Third $25 and the Overall Best in Show Float will receive $250 cash prize.
Parade float entry registration is free and completed applications must be returned to the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office by the entry deadline on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Applications for the parade, vendor space and entry rules are now available at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office located at 100 Courthouse Square, A-101 on the historic downtown Center square or online at www.shelbycountychamber.com.
For more information please contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at (936) 598-3682 or info@shelbycountychamber.com.
October 30, 2018 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and John Burns Farmers Insurance would like to thank all the businesses and organizations that helped make our 5th Annual Halloween in the Hole a huge success. This year’s event was the best one yet and we cannot wait for next year! Despite the fields being wet and muggy, roughly 600 kids enjoyed a great time.
We would like to extend sincere thanks to Sanford and Sons Lawncare and Landscaping, Inc. for helping get the baseball field mowed for the event.
See you all next year!
October 26, 2018 - The Fannie Brown Booth Library will have our Fall Book Sale beginning Tuesday, October 30th, at 10:00 a.m. The Friends of the Library have been working diligently getting everything ready for the sale. The sale will continue through Saturday, November 3rd, at 2:00 p.m.
The Friends are also raffling off a beautiful quilt. The drawing for the quilt will be Saturday, November 3rd, at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5.
For more information, please call the Library at 936-598-5522.
Pages
