May 15, 2017 - Three Shelby County graduates were among those to receive degrees at the University of Texas at Tyler 2017 spring commencement ceremonies held May 5 – 6. One thousand one hundred and thirty six degree candidates were recognized in the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center.

May 10, 2017 - The Center Lions Club is holding their Annual BarBQ Chicken Fundraiser on Thursday, May 11, 2017 from 11am until 1pm inside the Center Square. Proceeds will benefit the Texas Lions Camp for disabled children. Texas Lions Camp is a summer camp dedicated to serving children from the state of Texas with physical disabilities between the ages of seven and sixteen. Texas Lions Camp offers campers a chance to try new activities and create long lasting friendships while developing greater self-esteem, independence, and most of all, they get to have FUN!

May 8, 2017 - Shelby County Today was saddened to hear of the passing of Ed Roberts on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Besides the lives he touched personally and being a long time police officer with the Center Police Department, Roberts' life impacted many families throughout Shelby County for 36 years. Many may not have known him personally but they appreciated the spirit of the man who was the driving force of "Santa Ride's a Motorcycle." Below is a 2009 article written after an interview with Roberts. Prayers for his family and friends during this time.