May 22, 2026 - Planning is underway for the 50th East Texas Poultry Festival, presented by Farmers State Bank. The Poultry Festival will be held October 1st-3rd on the historic downtown Center square. Arts and Crafts vendor applications are being accepted at the Shelby County Chamber office until Friday, September 11th. To receive an application and a copy of the guidelines call the Chamber office or go online at www.shelbycountychamber.com.
May 18, 2026 - The ribbon cutting for Beaner's BBQ has been cancelled for Tuesday, May 19 and will be rescheduled at a later date.
May 7, 2026 - The smell of slow-smoked brisket is about to become a staple in Tenaha, Texas as Beaner’s BBQ officially open its doors at 118 N. Bowers Street.
May 15, 2026 - The mobile Shredding Unit will be available on the downtown square today from 10am – 2pm. Community members are invited to bring documents that need to be shredded.
The Shred services are provided free to the public as a service of the Shelby County Beautiful Clean program of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and our generous Sponsors:
May 11, 2026 - Shred Day is scheduled for this Friday, May 15th from 10am until 2pm. The Shredding truck will be on the downtown square in front of the Chamber offices.
The Shredding service is provided free to the public as a service of the Shelby County Beautiful Clean program of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and our generous Presenting Sponsor, Republic Services and our generous Gold Sponsor, Farmers State Bank.
May 8, 2026 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors invite the community to celebrate the Grand Opening of one of the newest member, Shelby County Mini Mall on Thursday, May 14th at 10am. It is a place where vintage and new come together, bringing you unique products all in one place.
Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors were honored to serve First Responders at the luncheon. From left: Brandy Filz, Amanda Treat-Brock, Pam Hall, Nicole Shedd, Vickie Horton, Taighen May, Andi Foster, and Leon Aldridge
April 27, 2026 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Teacher Appreciation reception will be held Wednesday, May 6th at the Windham Civic Center in Center at 4:30 p.m. The reception is held annually to salute and recognize the dedicated administrations and teaching staff of all the Shelby County school districts. Each campus Teacher of the Year will be recognized by his or her Principal and receive a Certificate of Recognition. The Shelby County Teacher of the Year for Elementary and Secondary schools will also be announced.
April 22, 2026 - Cook teams from Texas and Louisiana will be competing for prize money this weekend at the Annual Grill Fest Presented by Farmers State Bank at the Windham Civic Center. Cooking starts Friday evening along with the 42 Tournament and Washer Pitching Tournament. Friday night is also Karaoke Night 8-10pm. The Margarita and “Open” Food Competition will be held Friday night 7:00 and 7:30 respectively.
Judging takes place on Saturday starting with the Bloody Mary competition at 10am. There is still time to enter!
April 21, 2026 - Please join Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Alan Scarborough, broker of Scarborough Realty, at a New Business Member Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, April 30th at 11am. Scarborough Realty is located at 1110 Tenaha Street #3, Center, Texas. The public is invited to attend to celebrate.