April 22, 2025 - Mathews Realty and a group of Shelby County Junior Chamber of Commerce 8th graders from Center Middle School gathered with trash bags, gloves, and grabbers to pickup trash to Celebrate Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

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March 25, 2025 - Dallas Martinez, a Shelby County 4-H member from Center, captured Grand Champion in the Junior Market Barrow Show at the 2025 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo on March 20, 2025.

March 10, 2025 - VFW Post 8904 Post members and Auxiliary gathered at the Shelby County Veterans Memorial on February 28, 2025, to honor those who served in Operation Desert Storm 34 years ago.

March 3, 2025 - The Joaquin High School Girls Powerlifting Team competed in the Region 3 Championships 1A/2A against 37 schools at Commerce High School on February 28, 2025. Three Joaquin lifters placed in the Regional Meet. Paloma Salvador placed 7th in her class with a total weight of 660, Squat 250, Bench Press 150, and Dead Lift 260. Emma Barton placed 8th in her class with a total weight of 695, Squat 265, Bench Press 155, and Dead Lift 275.