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March 27, 2026 - Pine Grove held a five star car show event in conjunction with a celebration of 30 years of nursing care.
The event was attended by a variety of vehicles and musical entertainment provided by Jacob Wheeler, Tera Jo Osborne Wilburn, and Wyatt Akridge and the Good Time Band.
Deborah Chadwick, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce President, presented the facility with a plaque in honor of their achievement and she offered an opening speech for the event.
“They honestly say the character of a community is measured by how it treats its fellow citizens, especially our senior citizens, and if that’s the yard stick then Center Texas truly stands tall. Stands tall thanks to the amazing legacy here at 246 Haley Drive. When we look back at the history of Pine Grove Nursing Center, we are not just looking at a facility, we are looking at a 30-year promise. Since that first official step into the Medicare program back in November 1993, this ground has been more than just a plot of land.
"It has been a sanctuary for our parents, our grandparents and our friends and neighbors. Why was this place built? In the early 1990s the visionaries of this community realized that our seniors should not have to leave the shade of the East Texas pines just because they needed a little extra care. They built a bridge between medical necessity and hometown values. As the years passed Pine Grove evolved from a formal business incorporation in 2007 to its partnership with the Liberty County Hospital District Number 1 and Stonegate.
"The leadership has changed, but the heartbeat and core values have not wavered. We have seen it grow from a simple nursing home into a top-rated rehabilitation powerhouse, one that is consistently ranked as the jewel of Shelby County, but as we all know the true VIP’s of Pine Grove are not the board members, nor the officials, the VIP’s are the long term staff members who have walked these halls for decades. The ones who know exactly how a resident likes their coffee without having to ask, the ones who know the residents and their families, the RN’s, the LVN’s, the CNA’s, social services, dietary, housekeeping, PT, OT, and if I missed anybody I’m sorry.
"The VIP’s are the stylists in the on-site beauty salon who ensure that every lady and gentleman feels like a million bucks before a special Sunday visit. The VIP’s are the residents who turn these studio rooms into personal galleries of a life well lived. The VIP’s are the family members who have put their faith and trust into the staff of Pine Grove who care for their family members. In closing, to the team at Pine Grove, you are the stewards of the Pine Grove history and legacy you take the stories of Center and you give them a safe, dignified place to live and thrive at 246 Haley Drive, it’s not just an address on a map it is a cornerstone of our community. Thank you for your 30 years of excellence and here’s to the next 30."
Peggy Hughes said a prayer at the event.
March 26, 2026 - The Johnson Cemetery Committee is currently updating cemetery records and seeking information on individuals who may have an interest within Johnson Cemetery which is located in the Fellowship Community of Joaquin, Texas
If you or someone you know has an interest such as a reserved burial plot or a permanent resting place within this cemetery, please reach out to a committee member to get current information added to our contact list.
This information will help with future mapping and preservation efforts.
For more info please contact :
- Johnson Cemetery Committee, 1173 CR 3344, Joaquin TX 75954
- Julie David (936) 366-8717 or Juliedavid552@yahoo.com
- Teresa Dickerson (936) 554-3835
March 25, 2026 - The Timpson Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) installed new officers during their February meeting.
New officers are: Jeremiah Huss - Chief, Joworski Chimney - Assistant Chief, Brinson Stewart - Treasurer, July Stewart - Secretary, Nathan Kaluza - Training and Safety Officer, and Tony Acosta - Public Affairs.
If you are interested in being a member of the Timpson Volunteer Fire Department, contact any of the officers.
March 24, 2026 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society held its regular March meeting on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The theme for this month's challenge was the "Rule of Thirds," a fundamental photography technique designed to improve image composition.
The Club Favorites for the month of March are as follows:
1st Place (Tie) Club Favorite - "Park Bench" by Deborah Cockrell
1st Place (Tie) Club Favorite - "Top of the Morning" by Jan Carter
3rd Place Club Favorites - "Bright Encounter" by Billie Haggard Jones
March 16, 2026 - Join the community for Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center's 2026 Butterfly Release sponsored by Farmers State Bank on Thursday, April 2, 2026 on the downtown Center Square at 4:30pm. The release is in recognition of April's National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
March 13, 2026 - Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) celebrated in a ribbon cutting event with O’Reilly Auto Parts on March 13, 2026.
Members of the community gathered with the TACC to welcome O’Reilly Auto Parts to the location and they had an official ribbon cutting at the entrance of the business.
Paul Smith, TACC President, shared his excitement for the business joining the community in Timpson.
“We’re happy that O’Reilly’s chose to come to Timpson to put a store in and we want to try and support them,” said Smith.
“We wish them all the success,” said Debra Smith, Timpson mayor.
The business has had its doors open since November 21, 2025. Billy Moore, Store Manager, introduced members of the staff working at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Timpson including MaKayla Baker, Assistant Manager; Calvin Estes, Assistant Manager; Kent Brown, Retail Service Specialist; Brandon Holt, Delivery Specialist; Trish Goodrum, Merchandiser; and John Nutter, District Manager.
Immediately following the ribbon cutting, Moore presented Debra Smith with a check on behalf of O'Reilly Auto Parts toward the Timpson Food Bank.
The business is open Monday - Saturday from 7:30am until 9pm and Sunday from 9am until 7pm.
O’Reilly Auto Parts in Timpson is located at 739 N 1st Street. For more information and to contact the store call 936-353-0662.
March 12, 2026 - Shelby County Outreach is in need of items for our emergency food boxes. The number of families we have been reaching is pushing 500 monthly.
Some of the items needed are canned vegetables, meats, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, soups, spaghetti noodles, roman noodles, canned chili, hamburger helper, crackers, instant potatoes, and canned tomatoes.
Items can be dropped off at Shelby County Outreach Helping Hands building at 930 Shelbyville Street. For more information please contact us at 936-598-4990. Together we can change lives.
Thank you and Blessings,
Sherry Harding
March 11, 2026 - In keeping with Center Garden Club's monthly goal of sharing nature's beauty with our community, member Carolyn Bounds shared a potted "medley of succulents" to the US Post Office. Pictured is postal employee Samantha receiving the flowerpot of easy-to -care-for succulents.
Submitted by Carolyn Bounds
Pictured (from left): Christopher Byndom, volunteer and recent college graduate; Stuart Burson, Crisis Center Prevention Coordinator; and Veronica Berry, Shelby County Juvenile Probation Chief, during the teen dating violence awareness presentation at the Shelby County Extension Office.
March 11, 2026 - The Juvenile Probation Department worked with The Family Crisis Center of East Texas to host a Teen Dating Violence Presentation at the Shelby County Extension Office on Monday, March 9. Teens learned about warning signs of unhealthy relationships, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and harassment through texts and social media. The presentation also shared resources for teens and families who may need help.
Anyone experiencing teen dating violence can call The Family Crisis Center 24-hour domestic violence and sexual assault hotline at 1-800-828-SAFE (7233) or text 936-552-9256.
March 6, 2026 - Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors along with members of the community gathered for a Chamber Ribbon Cutting event for Everlume on Friday, February 27th to congratulate store owners, Elizabeth Escobedo and Sandy Fuller, on their new store location.
Andi Foster, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador President, welcome everyone and introduced the owners of Everlume, “I just want to say on behalf of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and our ambassadors, I would like to thank everyone for joining us today as we celebrate this special ribbon cutting of our newest member, Everlume, owned by Elizabeth Escobedo and Sandy Fuller. And we want to congratulate Elizabeth and Sandy on their new venture. For choosing to invest in our community, we are excited to have Everlume as part of our chamber family and look forward to watching your business grow and thrive in Shelby County.”
Foster then presented the owners with their official Chamber of Commerce plaque which they can display in their store. She then invited them to share more about Everlume.
Elizabeth Escobedo told the story of how Everlume began, “We started off in May of 2025 of last year doing pop-ups with just Jewelry. We expanded and now here we are in our storefront. After four or five months later with Sandy involved now with both of us being into the Everlume business. We want to be the best that we can be and provide anything that we can for our community. And so we're just so happy to be here and just be full of light for everyone that needs it in this life.”
Sandy Fuller added, “So it's been three months that we have been in this space. The moment that this space became available we jumped on it, we were so excited, we had seven days from the moment that the keys were handed over to make this spot the way it is. Of course, since then we've added so many new racks and so many shelves and so many new things. And so it's been seriously the best three months and again it's because of the community that has been so amazing and so supportive of this business.”
Both expressed their appreciation to all who attended the ribbon cutting before eveyone went outside to preform the official ribbon cutting. Many enthusastic attendees returned back inside the store to enjoy refreshments and shopping.
Everlume is located at 854 Hurst Street, Center, Texas 75935. It is open Tuesday thru Friday 10am until 5pm and Saturday 10am until 2pm. Everlume can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and their online store.
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