Center Independent School District and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are hosting an Appreciation Lunch for First Responders, throughout Shelby County today between 11am and 1pm at the Center ISD bus barn located on Loop 500.
First Responders including police officers, department of public safety officers, constables, Sheriff Deputies, firemen, medics, Game Wardens and law enforcement officials will be honored guests.
September 10, 2020 - Please join Diana and Billy Jack Pearce, Owners of B&D BBQ Joint and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors at a New Member Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, September 10th at 11:00am. B&D BBQ Joint is located at 500 Cora Street in Center. The public is invited to attend to celebrate and sample some great barbecue.
September 7, 2020 (Entry Form) - The 44th Annual East Poultry Festival Open Photography Show will be held at the Windham Civic Center located at 146 Express Blvd, October 1, 2 and 3
August 25, 2020 - Plans for the 2020 East Texas Poultry Festival, sponsored by Farmers State Bank, are under way, with some changes. We are going forward with plans for a fun and successful Poultry Festival following guidelines set out by the Federal and State government for a safe Festival.
This year’s Festival will take place October 1-3 at the Windham Civic Center. The Festival will be held outside. The Quilt Show, Photography Show and Creative Arts will be in the main convention room. There will be a Carnival.
August 18, 2020 - Join the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors in welcoming Laura Harris, owner of The Red Brick Social House at a new member Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, August 25th at 11:00am.
August 7, 2020 - The Coronation and the month long series of activities for the East Texas Poultry Festival Queen’s Pageant has been postponed.
The Princesses and their escorts participate in a number of fun social events as well as several mandatory rehearsals over the course of four weeks. Due to the circumstances at this time, the Committee felt in order keep all participating students, parents and committee members safe, the pageant has been postponed.
August 4, 2020 - TCS Bistro (The Century Shoppe) has moved to its new location on Tenaha Street. Join the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, Heather Harbison and her staff for a new location Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, August 4th at 10:00am. Heather and her staff are excited about the new location. They offer the same great food in a beautiful newly renovated building with a drive-thru window. Dine-in or order to go. She will also sell gourmet coffees and continue to sell Corksicles. The new hours are 9:00am until 7:00pm.
July 27, 2020 - Priority Family Healthcare, one of the newest members of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, is having a new member Ribbon Cutting on Monday, July 27th, 2020 at 10am. The public is invited to join the celebration
Carriston Hendricks, a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, will be the healthcare provider. She will see patients in the clinic as well as in the nursing home. Dr. Chandra and a Lufkin physician will be overseeing the clinic. It is exciting to have another healthcare provider in our community.
July 21, 2020 - Leather and Lace Western Boutique and Home Decor, one of the newest members of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, is having a new member Ribbon Cutting tomorrow, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 11am. The public is invited to join the celebration
Tonya Martin, owner of Leather and Lace Western Boutique, has a fun selection of Western Wear clothing and accessories. She also has a large selection of crosses and wall art.
Join the Chamber Ambassadors in welcoming Tonya as a new business owner and Chamber member.
July 9, 2020 - Jason Mitchell has been working hard to maintain some sort of Baseball Tournament season for the Center Youth Baseball and our City with this unprecedented Spring and Summer.
There will not be any District Tournaments in the State. Any team wanting to play Post Season in the State Tournament will be allowed to play. Below is a list of the Tournaments being played in Center, and the dates. There is a possibility of the tournaments starting a day earlier (on Friday rather than Saturday) with schools starting back so soon.