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December 23, 2022 - (Photo Album) - St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church held their annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession Sunday, December 11, 2022 on the Center square.
As participants performed dance demonstrations, they also offered prayers before the procession began its journey during inclement weather. The group, led by Fr. Nelson Muñoz, traveled the inside of the square around the Historic 1885 Shelby County Courthouse.
After leaving the Historic 1885 Courthouse, the procession proceeded down Nacogdoches Street to Wheeler Street where they continued across Hurst Street and down Arcadia Drive (FM 138) to the location of the church.
Center Police Department officers provided traffic control through town and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department escorted the procession for the remainder of their route.
December 21, 2022 - Two students of Sam Houston State University from Center, Texas received degrees during the 2022 Fall semester. Ivan Hernandez received a Bachelor of Business Admin degree in General Business and Kailan Randle received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology cum laude.
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December 21, 2022 - Center High School Seniors participated in a service project of a Christmas Canned Food Drive benefitting Shelby County Outreach Ministries on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. The seniors helped collect food donations from 10am until after 5pm in front of Brookshire Brothers.
Roughrider Scholarship Foundation (R.S.F.) service project allows seniors to be eligible for an increased scholarship amount from the R.S.F. and earn community service hours.
December 9, 2022 - Back on the Big Screen is Polar Express starring Tom Hanks. This computer-animated fantasy adventure film opens Friday, December 16 and plays through Tuesday, December 20 for one week only at the RIO Theatre!
Bring your kids for a mysterious and heartwarming journey on the Polar Express to visit Santa Claus at the North Pole. The film released in 2004 is based on the 1985 children’s book “Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg. Don’t miss this opportunity to watch it on the big screen!
Leave the popcorn making to the professionals at the RIO Theatre and enjoy the journey. Box office opens at 7pm and show starts at 7:30pm.
December 20, 2022 - The Shelby County Republican Club recently delivered homemade Christmas goodies to local first responders to show appreciation for all they do. The goodies were well received!
Shelby County Sheriff's Department
Center Police Department
Center Fire Department
December 20, 2022 - Members of First United Methodist Church of Center wish to express our gratitude to XI Alpha Delta Rho Sorority for their quiet generous donation to Lucretia’s Christmas Wish program that provided 125 students from Shelby County schools a way to choose a gift for their Mom and Dad. It was the idea of beloved FUMC member and public school teacher Lucretia Bussey to give students the opportunity to learn the joy of giving. She sponsored a similar program in area schools. FUMC adopted the program and named it in Lucretia’s honor and now memory. In addition to choosing gifts for their parents, they also may choose a gift for themselves.
In addition to the money donated by Xi Alpha Delta Rho, members of the sorority: Candice Eaves, Mindy Henson, Jennifer Jones, Kristi Stone also served as Santa’s elves and put gifts in Christmas bags lined with festive tissue paper.
What a blessing the ladies of Xi Alpha Delta Rho are for helping with this special project making Christmas truly the most wonderful time of the year. Seeing the joy in the children’s eyes allowed all those involved to experience the true meaning of Christmas.
December 19, 2022 - The family of Randy Andrews wants to express our appreciation for the sympathy, kindness, and concern shown at the passing of Randy. The prayers, floral arrangements and other tributes, food, messages, phone calls, attending the memorial service... all these are so appreciated. Thank you to Brother Mike Belgard for officiating the service. Thank you to the staff of Mangum Funeral Home for handling the arrangements.
The Randy Andrews Family
December 16, 2022 - Center Motor Company will be closed Friday, December 16, 2022 for the funeral of its owner, Marlin Ray Jones, Jr.
The Center Motor Company family thanks everyone for their understanding and prayers during this difficult time.
To view the obituary of Marlin Ray Jones, Jr., click here.
December 14, 2022 - Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors as well as other members of the community attended a ribbon cutting for Thrifty Loans on Friday, December 2, 2022.
“I want to welcome you to Center for your new business. Y’all do fabulous and if there is anything that [the chamber] can do to help, anything you need to promote, just let us know,” expressed Chamber of Commerce President Deborah Chadwick before inviting David Lawrence, local owner, to speak.
Lawrence expressed thanks and described the services Thrifty Loans offers, “We make installment loans, car title loans, our rates vary… we are definitely cheaper than anybody in town and if we are not, we will be. So, if you know anybody that needs some quick cash for the holidays, vacation, or whatever, that is pretty much what we do.”
Lawrence described the process which they try to make as easy as possible, “You can get a loan and pay it and never even get out of pajamas if you don’t want to. There is nobody else that offers that type of product. We are Cyber Monday’s best friend.”
Office Manager Maria Harkness was introduced next. She is dedicated to providing the most reliable loan services to all of their clients. Thrifty Loans offers payday loans, title loans and installment loans for your needs. Each loan has different terms and advantages so it is important to find the one that is right for you.
Refreshments were enjoyed by all attending.
Thrifty Loans is located at 908 Hurst Street, Center, Texas 75935.
December 13, 2022 - Tenaha residents and vendors lined the streets in Tenaha as the Christmas parade traveled Wall Street on Saturday, December 11, 2022.
After the parade passed through town, Santa set up in front of the fire department and children were able to visit with him.
The event ran from 8am until 2pm and offered fun for all ages.
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