August 24, 2015 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce announces the 39th East Texas Poultry Festival, presented by Farmers State Bank, will kick-off Wednesday, September 23rd with several events, including the Chicken Fajita Lunch, the Doo-Dah Parade and the Chicken Cooking Contest. These events usher in the season prior to the Festival opening Thursday, October 1st.

August 4, 2015 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors will host a new member ribbon cutting for The Heart Institute of East Texas, on Thursday, August 6 at 11:30 a.m. The Heart Institute of East Texas is located at 233 Hurst Street, Suite B in the Medical Specialist Center behind East Texas Extended Care.

The Heart Institute of East Texas has been “providing exceptional care without exception since 1982.”

The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.

July 20, 2015 - The deadline to apply for an Arts and Crafts vendor booth at the 39th East Texas Poultry Festival sponsored by Farmers State Bank is Friday, August 7th. The festival will take place October 1-3 on the downtown Center square. Limited spaces are still available and the applications are being accepted at the Shelby County Chamber office. Gold Sponsors for the Festival are City of Center, Drewery Construction and Tyson Foods.