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June 28, 2026 - (Parade Album) - The Timpson Frontier Days parade had a strong attendance Saturday, June 27, 2026, and the opening ceremonies featured public officials from city to state levels.
Tracy Broadway, Justice of the Peace for Precinct 5 and acting Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4, was emcee for the event.
The parade traveled Park Plaza Street led by Constable Precinct 5, Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service and Timpson Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD). TVFD featured their newest addition to their fleet in that of a 3,000 gallon tanker truck made possible through a grant from Texas Forest Service.
Linda McDaniel rode the one horse that was in the parade this year, as she has done since 1982, and she stated that she and her husband would celebrate their anniversary on July 6 and riding in the Frontier Days parade was their anniversary ride. She is 82 years and was riding her 22 year-old-horse “Lakota.”
After the parade completed, Timpson mayor Cedric Grace was invited to offer an opening prayer.
Grace welcomed every person, vendor, and participant in Frontier Days, “You’re welcome, and we appreciate you and we’re looking forward to making it better each year.”
Sherri Strahan then performed the National Anthem to the enjoyment of all.
Paul Smith, Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce, also welcomed all in attendance of Frontier Days on its 64th year.
“We hope you have a great time today, we’ve got a lot of activities out here, a lot of activities coming up. Enjoy the carnival, enjoy all of the vendors here,” said Smith.
He further encouraged all to visit the vendor tables and the carnival, and reminded everyone about the evening’s events including the Timpson ISD cheerleaders and twirlers, cake auction and live music of Zach Mason and the Jars.
“Timpson’s always danced in the streets and I think as far as I know we’re probably about the last town that does that, so let’s get together and continue to dance in the street,” said Smith.
He reminded all present that Tie and Timber Lodge would be hosting a community service at 6:30pm on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Joanne Shofner, District 11 State Representative, wished everyone a “Happy Fourth of July,” and mentioned a week’s worth of celebration.
Shofner stated, “We are so grateful for our America, there’s nowhere else in all of history was there a country where the power went to the people.”
She further encouraged everyone to have a wonderful time in Timpson.
June 27, 2026 - Friday night in Timpson proved to be a great evening for Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce's Frontier Days 2026.
Frontier Days Gospel singing featuring the Calvery boys took place at the First Baptist Church and as always the Calvery Boys put on a great concert. While the gospel concert was going on, downtown in the streets the carnival came alive full of excitement.
Message & Bailey band was the Frontier Days band that took the stage around 8pm and had people dancing and clapping to good country music. For a Friday night it was a win for Timpson!
Today, Saturday starts with the parade at 10am, car show and carnival again all afternoon. The famous cake auction right after the cheerleaders and twirlers performance. Street dance starts at 8pm with Zach Mason & the Jars. And then, Sunday carnival starts at 1pm followed by Community church at Tie and Timber Lodge.
Come be a part and support the community.
June 26, 2026 - Five Shelby County students at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, achieved President's Honor Roll and / or Dean's List of Academic Honors for the Spring 2026 Semester.
The students who achieved President's Honor Roll are Brandi Arnold, Jayden Bass, and Lani Kendrick from Joaquin. They are undergraduates who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours.
The students who achieved Dean's List are Derrionna Duncan from Center; Brandi Arnold, Jayden Bass, and Lani Kendrick from Joaquin; and Adam Lindgren from Timpson. They are undergraduates who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a perfect 4.0 in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours.
June 25, 2026 - Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and members of the community gathered at Jamie’s Freedom Semi-Truck & Trailer Parts for their new chamber members ribbon cutting celebration held Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Center.
Andi Foster, Ambassador President, welcomed James Killen who spoke about their business and introduced his family including, his wife, Layla; daughter, Josalynn Black; and son, Dakota.
Killen said he has been in the parts business for a little over 20 years and the six years previous to the ribbon cutting they have been primarily focused on parts for large trucks.
“We actually have a full-blown parts store in this little bitty looking building from outside, but we’ve got rooms that are slap full of parts,” said Killen. “Anytime, if we don’t have it that morning we can have it that evening a lot of times.”
Killen said they support all makes and models from Peterbilt, Freightliner, Western Star to Kenworth they can get it in stock on the same day the majority of the time.
“We do deliveries anywhere local, and I will deliver slap to the other side of Carthage if it’s worthwhile to drive that far,” said Killen.
A family owned and operated business, Killen said to give them a call for all of your big truck or semi trailer part needs.
“We’re so thankful for all the customers that we already have and the people that have really supported us, my dad, a lot of people have really really been there for us,” said Layla Killen. “I’m thankful that Josalynn has stepped up and done a lot for us.”
“The day she graduated, she went to work we didn’t even give her a summer vacation,” said Jamie Killen.
Jamie’s Freedom Semi-Truck & Trailer Parts is located at 1400 Tenaha Street in Center and they are open Monday through Friday 7am to 5pm and Saturdays 8am to 12pm. For more information they can be contacted at (936) 572-7645.
June 25, 2026 - The Summer Reading program at the Fannie Brown Booth Library continued this week. Our summer program theme is "Unearth A Story." The program this week at the library was titled "Celebrate America's 250th!" and told the story of America.
A program for children ages 6-13 was presented, featuring educational activities, art, and puzzle activities. The program focused on American History and Landmarks. Craft activities included making an American heart bookmark and a paper firework craft.
Children were given a map of the USA and pictures of landmarks to test their knowledge of famous American places. The adults were also included in this activity and offered assistance as needed. The program ended with a big cheer for America and a video of music and fireworks.
Craft activities are offered during the week. Next week's program will feature Mike Corry, the magician, at 10:30 on Thursday, July 2. Contact the library at 936-598-5522 for more information.
The Summer Reading Programs are sponsored by the Center Noon Lions Club.
Pictured are (from left): Jessica Trim, BOM Bank; Amy Allen, Timpson Quick Stop; Jaxon Westmoreland; Paul Smith, Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce; Brian Sample, Pony Express; "Johnny Ringo".
June 24, 2026 - Timpson Frontier Days has come to Shelby County again and the Pony Express has been spreading the word.
Cowboy Brian Sample teamed up with “Johnny Ringo” the Palomino to assist Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce President Paul Smith on carrying the word to area towns inviting anyone in the community to join in the Frontier Days festivities.
Pictured are (from left): J.J. Ford, Shelby County Today; Lizbeth Chavez, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce; Courtney Sanchez, BOM Bank; Paul Smith, Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce; Deborah Chadwick, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce.
The group first gathered in Timpson itself on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and Smith presented Sample with the invitations to the 64th Frontier Days taking place on June 25 through June 28, 2026 on the Timpson city square.
“This starts Timpson Frontier Days off, 2026, the 64th year and every year it started off with the pony express going and inviting our neighboring towns,” said Smith.
Pictured are (from left): Amanda Treat-Brock, Tenaha City Secretary; Elizabeth Swint, Municipal Court Judge; Paul Smith, Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce; O'Neal Jones, Tenaha Mayor.
Smith remarked on the pony express used to have to ride the distance from town to town to deliver the invitations to the event.
“We welcome everybody to Timpson Frontier Days 2026,” said Smith.
The delivery team then traveled to Center, Tenaha, Joaquin and Mt. Enterprise to announce the coming event and welcome all who would like to attend.
Pictured are (from left): Paul Smith, Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce; Stacy Cawthron, Joaquin City Secretary; Brian Sample astride "Johnny Ringo".
Pictured are (from left); Brian Sample and "Johnny Ringo," Pony Express; John Randolph, Mt. Enterprise Police Chief; Paul Smith, Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce.
"Johnny Ringo" and Brian Sample gave Kayla McKnight the opportunity to take a brief ride in Joaquin while they were in town.
Brian Sample and "Johnny Ringo" are seen riding through the courtyard of the Joaquin square.
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June 22, 2026 - Center Garden Club is pleased to present its Yard of the Month (July 2026) award to Mr. Bill Holt of 429 Pine Terrace.
Not only does this home have a lush and immaculately groomed front lawn, but it also has a truly delightful backyard featuring stone-rimmed beds brimming with colorful blossoms and lush greenery revealing a lovely variety of color, shape, and texture. It also has an in ground water feature as well as exquisite urns and other classic yard art.
Mr. Holt attributes the beauty of the landscaping to his late wife Donna Warren Holt and describes himself as “only the caretaker.” Their commitment to both creating and maintaining their beautiful landscape is certainly to be admired and commended.
Submitted by Carolyn Bounds
June 18, 2026 - This is a reminder that June is hunger Awareness month in Shelby County. Many people in our community struggle with food insecurity. Shelby County Outreach Ministries and the Senior Nutrition Site are seeking donations of canned food, non-perishable items, and monetary contributions to support local residents in need.
Food donations can be dropped off at two locations:
- Shelby County Outreach Ministries: 930 Shelbyville Street, Center, TX 75935
- Senior Nutrition Site: 124 Haley Drive, Center, TX 75935
Monetary contributions may be mailed to P.O. Box 1029, Center, TX 75935.
Thank you for your kindness and consideration.
Shelby County Outreach Ministries
June 16, 2026 - The University of Texas at Tyler announced six local students who were named to the spring 2026 President's Honor Roll. Five students from Center who are listed are Ashley Dollison, School of Nursing; Lucero Espinosa Bazaldua, College of Arts & Sciences; Taylor Gaddy, School of Health Professions; Monique Love, College of Arts & Sciences; and Abigayle Shofner, School of Nursing. From Shelbyville, Hunter Gibson, School of Health Professions, was listed.
To qualify for the President’s Honor Roll at UT Tyler, a student must have completed, in one term, 12 or more credit hours of undergraduate college-level credit with a grade of "A" in all courses. The President’s Honor Roll is awarded only in fall and spring semesters to students pursuing a baccalaureate degree. Students named to the President’s Honor Roll are not named to the Dean’s List.
With a mission to improve educational and health care outcomes for East Texas and beyond, UT Tyler offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 11,500 students. Through its alignment with UT Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas, UT Tyler has unified these entities to serve Texas with quality education, cutting-edge research and excellent patient care. Classified by Carnegie as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News & World Report as a national university, UT Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.
June 16, 2026 - The University of Texas at Tyler announced the students who were named to the spring 2026 Dean's List which included two Shelby County students. The two students are Rena Clark, Center, College of Arts & Sciences; and Chezni Dominguez, Tenaha, School of Nursing.
To qualify for the university Dean’s List, a student must have completed 12 or more credit hours of undergraduate college-level credit in the awarding term with a grade point average of at least 3.75.
To qualify for the FCOP Dean’s List at UT Tyler, a pharmacy student must complete at least six credit hours in the awarding semester with a grade point average of at least 3.75. Only those courses within the Pharm.D. curriculum or approved Fisch College of Pharmacy/UT Tyler electives are considered in the grade point average calculations.
With a mission to improve educational and health care outcomes for East Texas and beyond, UT Tyler offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 11,500 students. Through its alignment with UT Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas, UT Tyler has unified these entities to serve Texas with quality education, cutting-edge research and excellent patient care. Classified by Carnegie as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News & World Report as a national university, UT Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.
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