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Beware of Text Message Survey Appearing to be from City of Center

September 1, 2024 - Shelby County Today received a question from a viewer regarding a text message they received on their phone, “Dynata conducting a short survey on issues important to Center.”

The City of Center advises the survey isn’t from them.

Use caution when clicking on links from unknown sources because it could be a scam or an attempt to get personal information via phishing.

Shelby County Football Scores for Week 1 (Updated 11:34pm)

August 30, 2024 - Week 1 of Shelby County Varsity Football Scores.

Friday, August 30
Center 38 - Jacksonville 7, Final Score
Joaquin 65 - Frankston 44, Final Score
Shelbyville 53 - Troup 40, Final Score
Tenaha 20 - Elysian Fields 51, Final Score
Timpson 39 - West Sabine 22, Final Score

***Scores will be updated on this page only. Refresh page to see updates. Last update time will be notated in headline.

Diamond B Cafe Celebrates Chamber of Commerce Membership with Ribbon Cutting

August 29, 2024 - Chamber of Commerce members and ambassadors attended a ribbon cutting at Diamond B Cafe in Center to celebrate and welcome business owner Marty Brandon once again to the business community on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

Sports Schedule for Aug. 29-Aug. 31

August 28, 2024 - Cross Country, Football, Tennis, and Volleyball schedules for Shelby County schools for August 29 through August 31:

Thursday, August 29

Football (Week 1)
Center Freshman at Jacksonville, 5pm (Online tickets)
Center JV at Jacksonville, 6:30pm (Online tickets)
Shelbyville JV Hosts Troup, 6pm
Tenaha JV Hosts Elysian Fields, 5pm
Timpson JV Hosts West Sabine, 6pm

Tennis
Center JV at Pinetree, 4pm

CT’s Space Place Celebrates New Chamber Membership

August 27, 2024 - A new member ribbon cutting was held for CT’s Space Place on Thursday, July 11th to welcome them to the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce business community.

Sports Schedule for Aug. 22-24

August 21, 2024 - Cross Country, Football, Tennis, and Volleyball schedules are underway for Shelby County schools with the following events this week:

Thursday, August 22

Football

Center hosts Kilgore, 5:30pm
Joaquin hosts Logansport, 6:30pm (Meet the Rams at 5:30pm in gym)
Tenaha at Waskom, TBA
Timpson hosts Mt. Enterprise 6pm

Tennis

Team Tennis hosts Pineywoods, 4pm

Volleyball

Individual Assistance from FEMA Available to Shelby County Residents

September 11, 2024 - FEMA will be providing assistance for residents of Shelby County on Thursday, September 12 from 10am - 7pm; and Friday, September 13 from 8am - 5pm, at First Baptist Church Family Life Center, behind main building.

If you have had damage from the storm, Hurricane Beryl, and need help with filing for assistance or learning about all assistance that is available, FEMA will be set up at:
First Baptist Church of Center
117 Cora Street, Center, Texas

Back to School Underway, 2024-2025 School Calendars, Sports This Week

August 12, 2024 - Across Shelby County, the 2024-2025 school year is underway with five of the local schools having started. Tenaha and Timpson started their school year last week. For Center Christian Academy, Joaquin, and Shelbyville the new school year started today, August 12. Tomorrow, Center and Excelsior will start and finalize the back-to-school season.

Schedule for the Week and 2024-2025 School Calendar links below.

Center Christian Academy started today, August 12.

50 Women Impact Bolsters Timpson Food for Thought Pantry with $11,100 Donation

50 Women Impact representatives present check to Timpson Food for Thought volunteers.

Mobile Food Pantry Bringing Free Produce to Center July 26th

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