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August 13, 2026 - The University of Texas at Tyler will recognize summer 2026 degree candidates during Summer 2026 Commencement on August 15 at 9am in the UT Tyler Herrington Patriot Center and two Shelby County students are graduating from UT Tyler's School of Nursing.
Joaquin's Mariel Luna is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Timpson's Marsha Pohorelsky is graduating with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.
August 11, 2026 - Shelby County Outreach Ministries is grateful to everyone who supported our Bad Boy Lawnmower Raffle. Your generosity makes a real difference in our community! We are so grateful for the support, and we couldn't have done it without the amazing local sponsors who stepped up to help us out.
A special thank you goes to:
- The Lily Farm
- 1st Methodist Church of Center
- Shelby Savings Bank
- BNSF Railway
- Brookshire Bros.
- 1st Methodist Church of Shelbyville
We also want to extend our gratitude to American Outdoor Power in Timpson for their work and support with this fundraiser!
It’s local partners like these that keep our community going strong. We also want to thank everyone who bought a ticket. Your support means the world to us and will go a long way toward feeding the hungry and assisting the needy in Shelby County.
Thanks for being such a great community!
August 10, 2026 - The Center Garden Club is proud to announce Lois Chandler of 418 Carroll Street as the recipient of the August "Yard of the Month" award.
Chandler, a 40-year resident of the home, is no stranger to receiving community recognition for her green thumb; this award marks the third time her vibrant property has earned the title. While some of her garden perennials return each spring, Chandler dedicates significant time each season to replanting and meticulously maintaining her extensive flower display.
In addition to personally planting and tending to all of her flowers, Chandler handles the mowing for her backyard. Her son-in-law, Kevin Keys, assists by maintaining the front lawn.
The Center Garden Club congratulates Lois Chandler on her hard work and dedication to keeping Center beautiful.
Submitted by Carolyn Bounds
Walk Across Texas winning team - Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center.
Members pictured are (from left): Juana Valdez, Courtney O’Rear, Denise Merriman, Anna Register, and Caroline Chadwick.
August 9, 2026 - Feleshia Thompson, Shelby County Extension Agent, presented the top participants in the Walk Across Texas Celebration during the grand opening of the new sewing machine rooms on the AgriLife campus in Center on August 6, 2026.
Thompson announced that the program ended in June and she wanted to announce the outstanding teams and walkers.
The first place team and the Walk Across Texas Champions, with an amazing 2039.24 total miles walked was Shelby County Child Advocacy Center.
“This team went above and beyond in their efforts throughout the program. Congratulations to Shelby County Child Advocacy Center,” said Thompson.
Second place team was the “Shelby County Best Walkers,” team captain, Jennifer Fountain; and the third place team was “Walking Out,” with team captain Marlon Cloudy Jr.
The top walker was Diane Sanchez of the Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center team and she received a prize of a $50 gift card. The second place walker was Sherry Felder of All Hours Fitness, with the “Fitness to Finish team,” and she received a $25 gift card.
Thompson thanked everyone for participating and said they will probably have another challenge in September.
From left: SCOM representatives Bryan Bolton and Patsy Moody and Brookshire Brothers Store Director Michael Hooks.
July 31, 2026 - Shelby County Outreach Ministries received a donation from Brookshire Brothers of Center on July 12, 2026.
This donation was the result of the grocery store’s Brown Bag of Hope Match Day. Customers who purchased 31 bags of groceries were matched by Brookshire Brothers to bring the total received by Shelby County Outreach Ministries to 62, thanks to the generous donations of customers.
Zachery McCormick, VFW Post 8904 Life Member, is seen placing the Memorial Wreath. (Photo Courtesy Larry Hume)
July 28, 2026 - VFW Post 8904 commemorated the service and sacrifice of those who served in the Korean War during a program held on July 27, 2026, at the Shelby County Memorial.
This was the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the peace armistice which ended the Korean War that lasted from June 5, 1950 until July 27, 1953.
During the Korean war there were 33,686 battle deaths, 2,830 non-battle deaths, 103,000 wounded, and over 7,600 Americans are still missing in action from the Korean War.
Seven from Shelby County were killed in action, one is still missing in action, and four that were prisoners of war have passed on.
Zachery McCormick, VFW Post 8904 Life Member, placed the Memorial Wreath in honor of those lost in the Korean War Program.
Names that are recognized in the roll call of honor are as follows:
- Floyd Harris killed in action in September 24, 1950
- Clifford Hughes killed in action August 13, 1950
- Johnny V. Mena killed in action April 19, 1951
- Bobbie F. Mock killed in action November 22, 1950
- Billy Clyde Stephenson killed in action November 5, 1952
- Leonard Williams killed in action May 18, 1951
- Willie Wilson killed in action May 27, 1951
- Willie E. Windham missing in action since August 12, 1950
- Herbert L. Langford, North Korean prisoner of war
- Pearl D. Lucas, North Korean prisoner of war
- Billy Westcoat, Chinese prisoner of war
- Leonard Scott, North Korean prisoner of war
Taps was played in honor of those who gave their lives during the Korean War and those who served and have since passed.
From left: Sheila Woodard (DETCOG), Donna Sprouse (DETCOG), Rotary President Chad Nehring, and Tracy Bolton (DETCOG)
July 28, 2026 - Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) representatives visited with the Rotary Club of Center during their Tuesday, July 28, 2026 meeting at the Civic Center.
Shelia Woodard and Tracy Bolton spoke about the F.A.Y.S. program, Family and Youth Success, and is designed to help kids ages 0-17. The state funded program's primary goal is family preservation and counselors work with families to address issues. Problems families face include homeless, runaway, fighting with parents, using drugs, failing classes, living in an unsafe place, or dealing with peer pressure. Services offered include counseling family, group, and/or individuals; communication skills; anger management; conflict resolution; problem solving; parent education; referral services; crisis intervention; and child abuse and neglect awareness.
Another program of DETCOG's highlighted was the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and the Aging and Disabilities Resource Center (ADRC). Donna Sprouse explained the AAA program provides services and funding to enable older citizens to live dignified, independent, and productive lives. Services include funding for senior centers that provide congregate and home delivered meals and activities for persons age 60 and older; provides health education programs; care coordination; caregiver support services; benefits counseling; and an ombudsman for residents of long-term care facilities. She also spoke about the ADRC which provides information, assistance and options counseling to older persons and persons of all ages with a disability to help them gain access to long-term care programs, services and support so that they might continue to live in their own communities.
For more information about these programs and others programs, visit https://www.detcog.gov/.
July 27, 2026 - Shelby Savings Bank is celebrating 44 years of serving East Texas, and had an open house gathering at the Center location on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Andi Foster, Shelby County Chamber of Chamber Ambassador, welcomed everyone to the event and invited Will Lucas, Shelby Savings Bank President, to speak. Lucas commented on Shelby Savings Bank’s continuing effort and goal to be one with the community and maintain the vision of James Campbell.
“Thank y’all for being here. It’s hard to imagine it’s been 44 years since Mr. James Campbell got his friends together to form Shelby County Savings at that time, and here we are now 44 years later Shelby Savings Bank, and still keeping his dream alive and keeping the dream true that Mr. James had. One of the most important things that we talk about as Shelby Savings Bank, wherever we are, we are part of the community and making sure that the bank is part of the community is still our mission and our goal each day.
Lucas offered praise to the team of employees at the bank and welcomed the board of directors who were present as he specifically remarked on Sammy Dance, one of the original friends and board members who participated in founding the bank with Campbell.
Lucas imparted that each of the new employees are introduced to the story of the bank, so that they know how important it is for Shelby Savings Bank to be a part of the community.
“I can’t stress that enough, and that was the reason that he formed the bank to make sure that the bank makes loans where we are,” said Lucas. “We’re not just taking deposits where we are, we’re making loans here as well and supporting everything that we can to make sure that the communities survive.”
Lucas remarked that they serve more than just Shelby County now, and are in several counties that they serve.
Lisa McAdams, Board Chairman, welcomed all present and offered words of appreciation to the employees of the bank.
“We appreciate all of our employees, our staff, and we really appreciate our customers,” said McAdams. “In carrying on James’ tradition, we have got Brooke [Lane] on our board, which is his granddaughter, we also have David Koonce in back [of the lobby] and that is his son-in-law. So, the family tradition carries on and we are proud to have both of you on our board as well as our oldest member Sammy, so thank you Sammy.”
Shelby Savings Bank serves their customers through locations and ATMs in Center, San Augustine, Lindale, Brookeland, Beaumont, and Chireno.
July 25, 2026 - Center Volunteer Fire Department was presented with a donation from Brookshire Brothers in Center on Friday, July 24, 2026, in the amount of $804.
This donation was made possible through the generous contributions of Brookshire Brothers customers.
Center Volunteer Fire Chief Del Birdwell received the donation and it was presented by Michael Hooks - Store Director.
Pictured are (from left) Deck Jones, Allen Miller, Mahesh Galal, Brian Dean, John Howard, Joey Lawson, Buster Bounds, Craig Ballard, Marlin Jones, and Stephen Gamble.
July 24, 2026 - The Center Noon Lions Club Danny Foster Memorial Fundraiser for 2026 is underway. The local civic club's primary fundraiser is awarding a new Ford Bronco Sport 4X4 and four cash awards at a drawing scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the 50th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival in Center.
Members with the Center Noon Lions Club are now accepting donations for the fundraiser drawing. Proceeds will benefit the many community projects and charities supported by the civic club. Donations are $100 per ticket and only a limited number of tickets will be printed.
Tickets are available from any Center Noon Lions Club member
The truck is on display at Shelby County Farm Bureau on Hurst St. in Center with tickets available there also.
The first ticket drawn will win the new Ford Bronco Sport 4x4 and the next four tickets drawn will receive $250 each.
Through their humanitarian efforts from fundraiser donations, the Center Noon Lions Club supports local charities, schools, children's eyeglasses, children with health problems as well as assisting with the building of baseball, softball and soccer fields.
Details regarding the Center Noon Lions Club annual fundraiser and ticket purchases can be obtained by contacting Stephen Gamble, Center Noon Lions Club Project Chairmen at 936-332-9347 or email at stockgam@yahoo.com.
The long running annual fundraiser was named in memory of Center Lions Club member Danny Foster whose dedicated efforts helped make the fundraiser a success.
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