Dresses for Dreams Collects Over 100 Dresses, Sponsors Make Fundraiser a Success

Roughrider Powerlifting Team Lifts to 2nd Place at Kirbyville Meet

February 6, 2016 - The Center Roughrider Powerlifting team placed 2nd overall at the Kirbyville Powerlifting Meet held February 4th with three Riders winning 1st in their weight class.

Winning 1st in their class was Brenden Stanley won the 123.5 lb weight class with a combined lift of 610 lbs; JaCarlos Hall won the 165.5 lb weight class with a total of 1,090 lbs; and Witt Dockens won in the 198.5 lb class with a total of 1,185 lbs.

Lady Dragons 5-3 in District, Next Game Against Joaquin

February 4, 2016 - The Lady Dragons basketball team defeated Timpson 38-34 Friday night, January 29th in district play to advance to 5-2 in district. Points scored were J. Ross (2), K. Vaughn (9), J. Jenkins (19), M. Taylor (2), and J. Osby (2).

Their next game was against Tenaha on Tuesday, February 2nd and the Dragons lost with a final score of 59-48. The Lady Dragons will play at home against Joaquin on Friday, February 5th.

Dragon/Timpson Game Stats by Shakoya Cartwright

Center PD Ladies Auxiliary Valentine's Basket Raffle

February 3, 2016 - Center Police Department Auxiliary are hosting a Valentine's Basket Raffle. Tickets are $1 each.

Center Rallies in 4th Period for 9-Point Win Over Carthage

February 3, 2016 - Center Boys Varsity faced Carthage in a basketball game Tuesday, February 2, 2016 winning 56-47. The team was down by 7 points at the end of the 3rd period with Carthage leading each period. Center rallied in the end to score a whopping 23 points holding Carthage to only 7 points and taking the lead for the win.

The final score was 56 Center, 47 Carthage. Points scored in the game were Jaterious Evans (13), Octavious Evans (11), Kyle Parks (9), Tyrone Roland (8), Lamarcus Goodwin (4), Sayoddrick Barnes (4), DeCorey McGee (2), and Ja'Dus Johnson (1).

Meet the Candidates Today at Civic Center

February 1, 2016 - Center Crime Stoppers is hosting a Meet the Candidates event on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the John D. Windham Civic Center. Doors open at 5:30pm and candidates speak at 6pm.

Fatal Single Vehicle Crash Occurs in Boles Field Area

January 31, 2016 - A fatal single-vehicle crash on FM 2694 past Boles Field occurred Saturday night shortly before midnight January 30, 2016 bringing emergency responders out to the scene.

Introducing a New Shelby County Today, SCTTX.com

January 29, 2016 - 2015 was an exciting year behind the scenes for Shelby County Today. March was the 10th anniversary for the website and all through the year a new version of shelbycountytoday.com was being developed.

SCBA Receive State Championship Award at Annual Awards Banquet

Falcon Lake 2015 State Championship - (from left) Darrin Wiggins, Jacob Permenter, Glenn Sowell, David Koonce, Cody Barton, Jason Wells, and Robert Rose

Traffic Blocked on Shelbyville Street Due to Gasline Fire

January 28, 2016 - As of 11am Thursday, January 28th, the Center Fire Department currently has Shelbyville Street blocked off from Newman Street beside H&S Discount down to the Conco Gas Station due to a gasline on fire at the corner of Shelbyville Street and Riggs Street. Be prepared for traffic delays and possible detours.

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