July 20, 2016 - Planning is underway for the 40th East Texas Poultry Festival presented by Farmers State Bank, which will take place October 6-8 on the historic downtown Center square, with co-chairmen, Jim Sawyer and Josh Payne, leading the steering committee. According to Polly McKissick Montemayor, Arts and Crafts Committee Chair, vendor applications are being accepted at the Shelby County Chamber office until Friday, August 12.

June 30, 2016 - The City of Center invite the public to attend the opening ceremonies of the Texas Youth Regional Tournaments beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1 at the Center Youth Baseball Complex located on Roughrider Dr. Activities for the evening events include games, food and fireworks.

June 24, 2016 - Tenaha will have an Independence Day celebration Monday, July 4 at Tenaha’s Tiger Stadium. The event is sponsored by the American Legion Post 520, Tenaha Businessmen’s Club and several businesses from Tenaha and other areas of Shelby County.  The program is presented free of charge. The gates will open at 7:00 p.m.  The Tipps Trio will provide the entertainment at 8:00 p.m. followed by a large fireworks display at 9:00 p.m. 

June 15, 2016 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce will soon establish the 2016-2017 Class of Leadership Shelby County.  Applications are currently being accepted for a year long program designed to identify potential leaders and develop within these individuals the knowledge, skills and vision necessary to enable them to actively participate in the enhancement of their communities. 

May 5, 2016 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors invite the public to join them for a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting as they welcome Aiken Tan at their new location at 706 Southview Circle in Center. The ribbon cutting will be held Thursday, May 12 at 4:00 p.m.  Refreshments will be served and there will be a door prize drawing for a one week membership.