City of Center Press Release

Downtown Streetscape Construction Postponed Until After Festival (Update)

September 13,  2019 - With timing of initial construction sliding into mid-Sept, the City and contractor have today mutually agreed to postpone major demolition until the day following the Poultry Festival. This should avoid any imposition on the annual event or unnecessary hazardous situations. This extra two weeks will also allow the contractor sufficient time to guarantee initial deliveries so as to minimize any period between demolition and commencing installation of new materials.

Center Basketball Season Starts Soon with Little Dribblers Sign Ups (Last Day)

November 6, 2018 - The Center Recreation Department is proud to announce the 2019 Little Dribblers sign ups will begin soon at the Center Middle School Cafeteria.

Sign up days are Thursday, November 8; Monday, November 12; and Thursday, November 15. All days are from 5pm to 7pm.

The cost is $55 for Basketball for ages 4-12 which includes jersey, insurance, trophy, and all fees.

Youth Soccer Season Sign Ups (Last Day)

August 21, 2018 - The Center Recreation Department is proud to announce the 2018 Youth Soccer League sign ups schedule.

Where? The Center Mi6ddle School Cafeteria

When?

  • Friday, August 17 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
  • Tuesday, August 21 from 5:30 to 7:30pm

Cost is $65 (Includes jersey, insurance, trophy, and all fees)

See You There!

For more information contact Jason Mitchell, City of Center Recreation Director at 936/590-7196 

Dixie Invitational World Series Events to Begin Friday

48 Teams Visiting Center – Ready for Local Hospitality

July 19, 2018 Center, Texas (Event Schedule) – The 2018 Dixie Invitational World Series tournament will begin this Friday, July 20 at Center Park. A total of 48 teams from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas are participating. “Opening ceremonies will begin Friday at 7:30 pm, followed by an awesome fireworks show,” said Center Recreation Director, Jason Mitchell.

Volunteer Host Families Needed for Next Weekend's Dixie Invitational World Series

July 11, 2018 - The primary job of a host family is to be a primary point of contact for a team/parent/coach. They will be part of the delegation to welcome teams at Friday's check in at the Civic Center and help them through the tournament. 

Some ideas include: attending games and cheering on your team when possible; staying in touch with parents/coaches; answering questions about places to eat, things to do, places to do laundry. 

Schedule:

Center Water Utility Advises Lower System Water Pressures Today Only

July 6, 2018 - The Center Water Utility is experiencing lower system pressures this morning. A water plant line repair initiated yesterday is taking longer than anticipated leaving the Pinkston Plant off line since early yesterday morning and resulting in lower than usual tank levels that control system pressure. The work is being completed and system should return to normal levels of operation later this evening. No system health notices are issued at this time but will be should pressures drop to the point they would be required.

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