October 3, 2023 - Flags are now flying at half staff per Presidential Proclamation for Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Her funeral will be Thursday, October 5, 2023 and flags should be raised at sunset that day.
September 30, 2023 - Presidential Proclamation issued September 29, 2023 asks that all flags be lowered to half-staff in honor of Senator Dianne Feinstein until sunset on the day of interment (to be announced).
October 12, 2022 - VFW Post 8904 and Auxiliary members gathered at the Shelby County Veterans Memorial on the Center square October 3, 2022, in recognition of Operation Enduring Freedom.
July 26, 2022 - On June 25, 1950, the North Korean Army began an offensive to invade South Korea that resulted in the capture of the republic’s capital, Seoul, within four days. The United States, the United Kingdom and other members of the United Nations moved to actively defend South Korea – an effort that would last until July 27, 1953, when negotiations concluded and fighting finally ended.
August 27, 2021 - Today, in accordance with the President's proclamation, all flags on public buildings and grounds should be be lowered to half-staff in remembrance and as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence perpetrated on August 26, 2021, in Kabul, Afghanistan, and remain at half-staff until sunset, Monday, August 30, 2021.
July 9, 2021 - Members of VFW Post 8904 will be having breakfast at Estrella’s Restaurant, 224 Tenaha Street in Center this Saturday, July 10 at 7:00 a.m. If you are a local veteran, you are invited to join us for some good camaraderie and fellowship. Breakfast is on us. More information call Post QM Larry Hume 936-332-0349.
May 24, 2021 - As COVID 19 is still a threat and to protect the health of all, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary will not hold their normal large Memorial Day program inside the 1885 Historic Courthouse.
May 27, 2021 - Today, in accordance with the President's proclamation, all flags on public buildings and grounds should be be lowered to half-staff in remembrance and as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence perpetrated on May 26, 2021, in San Jose, California and remain at half-staff until sunset, Sunday, May 30, 2021.
All flags flying with the US Flag should also be lowered. If you have a flag that cannot be lowered respect can be shown by tying a black ribbon or cord at the top of the staff.