October 7, 2025 - The Center Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) is hosting it's Annual BBQ Fundraiser from 11am until sold out on Friday, October 17, 2025. Plates are $10 and includes BBQ Chicken leg quarter, potato salad, baked beans, and dessert. The chicken will be cooked by the Shelby County Cookers.

Pre-order for drive-thru pickup at the Center Fire Department, 110 Patton Street or delivery available for orders of 5 or more. Contact Del Birdwell at 936-554-0828 or any Center Volunteer Fire Department member for more information or to pre-order.

October 6, 2025 (Photos) - Nickolas Smith of Center took the heat of the Carolina Reaper to win the trophy in the 49th East Texas Poultry Festival Wing-It competition on October 4, 2025.

October 3, 2025 - Week 6 of Shelby County Varsity Football Scores.

Friday, October 3
Timpson 28 - Hooks 34, Final Score

Saturday, October 4
Tenaha 7 - Overton 42, Final Score

September 29, 2025 - If you have registered for the 2025 East Texas Poultry Festival 5K, we are excited to see you this Saturday, October 4th at the Chicken Trot!

Goody bags are available for pick-up at SSBTX (Shelby Savings Bank) main branch location at 111 Selma Street in Center.

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