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August 12, 2020 - OSHA generally recommends that employers encourage workers to wear medical masks or cloth face coverings at work to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. OSHA recently issued frequently asked questions (FAQ) guidance to address inaccurate claims that these masks and face coverings cause unsafe oxygen or harmful carbon dioxide levels for the wearer. Get the facts here.
August 12, 2020 - Two Shelby County people received degrees during the 2020 Summer semester at Sam Houston State University.
From Center, Stephanie Presa who is a 2016 Graduate of Center High School received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a Major in Accounting.
From Joaquin, Christina Whitehead who is a teacher and coach at Tenaha ISD received a Master of Education, Instructional Systems Design and Technology degree.
August 12, 2020 - Shelby County Historian Walter Bounds shares a glimpse back to 1991 when the medical equipment in the closed Shelby General Hospital was shipped to Ukraine, Russia. The project was done by the Texas Baptist Men's organization who purchased the equipment, disassembled it, and shipped it to the Ukraine as a humanitarian act.
The 15 minutes of video gives a glimpse inside the now gone old hospital since it was torn down this month after the property was sold to Kelby McCall of Lufkin under KMJR Properties, LLC. The county accepted the offer from McCall during their May 20, 2020 meeting for $150,001 with the condition of the clearing of the property.
The building served the county after the hospital closed as a location for the county's probation department. However, the property had deteriorated over the years and had become uninhabitable without major renovations and the county chose to move probation to new locations.
Shelby County opened Shelby General Hospital on Hurst Street on October 1, 1959 – a modern one-story brick building with 39 beds. All local doctors serviced this hospital but primarily Dr. L. S. Oates and his son, Dr. Steve Oates. Within ten years the hospital was expanded but the voters were expressing displeasure about the debt. The hospital closed in the 1980s.
This video shows local men from First Baptist Church, Center, Texas who volunteered sweat equity to the project. The clip opens with Wayne Christian who is now a Texas Railroad Commissioner saying, "We're going to Russia with Love from Center, Texas."
August 7, 2020 - With school starting back for the 2020-2021 school year, 3Ps Auto Detailing, Pressure Washing is once again stepping up to help the community with a backpack school supply give away.
James Ragan said he wanted to help families hurting from COVID-19's financial impact. 3Ps purchased 50 backpacks filled with supplies and Ronnie Williams, a personal trainer and owner of East Texas Boot Camp, added an additional 30 backpacks for a total of 80 backpacks for kids returning to school.
Ragan and his family are waiting for more kids to come and get what they need for school. 3Ps is located at Southview Circle in Center next to the Ice machine.
August 6, 2020 - Center Police Department would like to say thank you to Mr. Thay Khourn (Mr. Lee) for his generous donation of water to the Police Department. Mr. Lee, who is the owner of Johnny’s Liquor, Superquick, Gooddays, and J & B Liquor has been a long time supporter of the PD and has donated on several occasions. The CPD is very appreciative of his support and sends out a big 'Thank You!'
August 4, 2020 - The Center Noon Lions Club has for sale for a limited time their popular Princess Brooms.
They are available at King's Nursery and Florist in Tenaha and Ivan Smith Furniture Store in Center. These brooms are only available for a limited time.
For more information, please contact Tim Wulf at 936-598-6333.
August 4, 2020 - It's a dream came true for Heather Harbison as she celebrated a new location ribbon cutting for TCS Bistro, formerly The Century Shoppe. With a large group of family and friends and Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, TCS Bistro invites the community to come experience their new diverse menu of great food.
“All I can say about Heather (Harbison’s) new place is that if you have not eaten here yet, you are missing out,” said Ambassodor President Stephanie Elswick. “We certainly appreciate her new location, we appreciate all the work and effort that you have put into this new location as well as establishing your business.”
“This has been a dream. My parents had restaurant grocery store businesses from the time I was little,” expressed Harbison. “Its finally come together and I thank my family and all my friends for all the hard work they helped me put in. And I thank the community because without y’all I could not be here. It’s really been a dream come true and God has blessed my family very much and thank you all.”
TCS Bistro offers the same great food in a beautiful newly renovated building with a drive-thru window. Dine-in or order to go. Call ahead for pick up order at 936-598-4453. She also sells gourmet coffees and continues to sell Corksicles. The new location is at 315 Tenaha Street and hours are 9:00am until 7:00pm. Come and see what the new menu has to offer which now includes a breakfast menu.
Heather first took over The Century Shoppe in 2015 when she purchased the business from Selena Watson. One year later she moved The Century Shoppe (TCS) from Shelbyville Street to the Hurst Street location and now to Tenaha Street.
August 3, 2020 - A HUGE thank you to Lorei Choate and Shelby Savings Bank for their generous donation of school supplies to this year’s Back to School Drive!
We would not be able to serve the families of our county without the help of our community members!
August 3, 2020 - The school year is just around the corner and the Shelby and San Augustine County Children’s Advocacy Center wants you to help child abuse victims in need by providing them with a backpack and supplies. We need your help!
There are two ways to donate:
1. Buy a backpack yourself and fill it with basic school supplies (this year we really need packs for middle school and high school)
OR
2. Give a $25 donation that will sufficiently provide one child with a pack and supplies.
Take backpacks to the Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center, 131 Tenaha Street, Center, Texas from 8-3 Monday thru Friday.
Call us at 936-590-9864 with any questions
Please donate by August 3rd!
The children receiving these backpacks all benefit from life-changing programs made available by the SCCAC.
July 31, 2020 - Beginning Monday, August 3, 2020, The Unique Boutique will be opened Monday – Friday from 9am to 4pm and will be accepting donations. While inside the store, customers are asked to keep 6 feet apart from each other and always wear a face mask. You can take your donations to the loading dock. Please remember that all donated items must be in good shape and not broken or torn. Only donate items during hours of operation so they can be properly handled. The store is not a dumping site for unusable items. Anyone caught on camera dumping outside the hours of operation will be fined. Thank you for your support and patience throughout this process. We look forward to seeing you in the store! Questions? Call us at 936-591-8190. God Bless.
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