March 2, 2019 - The Shelby County Livestock sale has ended at the John D. Windham Civic Center raising over $74,000 with additional money being added. The official results along with additional livestock show results will be posted soon.
Auction results below: *Money has been added by buyers to bring all money up to over $2,000 for each exhibitor who made the auction!
March 1, 2019 - The Rotary Club of Center welcomed its newest member Yogesh Kumar Gorkhali during their Tuesday, February 26, 2019 meeting. Mr. Gorkhali, who is known in the community as Mr. Yogi, is a business owner in Center and is excited to be a part of the organization.
February 22, 2019 - Timpson Masonic Lodge #437 honored the wives and widows of Masonic members with a Valentine's Day banquet during their February meeting.
February 20, 2019 - VFW Post 8904 and its Auxiliary held a wreath laying ceremony on Friday for the sinking of the USS Maine which started the Spanish-American War and spurred the creation of veteran organizations.
February 20, 2019 - The State of Texas has declared Excelsior Common School No. 47 a historical site as Excelsior School has been in existence for over 120 years!
A Spring Dedication Ceremony for the unveiling of the marker and an Excelsior Alumni reunion is planned for February 23, 2019. The program will begin at 11am; however, there will be fellowship in the Excelsior gym starting at 10am with a slide show of Excelsior School history.
February 15, 2019 - Due to all the rain since the first of the year, Precinct 4 Commissioner Tom Bellmyer reports FM 1970 South where the FM ends and County Road 4760 begins going into Rusk County is closed to through traffic.
The Farm to Market roadway is open, however, where it goes into the Attoyac River bottom it is closed at this time. Emergency responders, mail carriers, and residents living in the area can still get in and out.
February 13, 2019 - Holiday Nursing & Rehabilitation celebrated the recent completion of a large-scale renovation of the facility, along with the hiring of Hollie Adams as their new administrator on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.
February 13, 2019 - Construction is happening at the entrance to Field Street off of San Augustine Street as crews work on installing a concrete apron.