December 5, 2017 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors along with Mooney’s Emporium will welcome Chamber members and the public to a Business After Hours event on Tuesday, December 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 107 San Augustine Street. Chelle Mooney will showcase the newest inventory items.
Santa Claus is coming to town this Saturday, December 2.
December 1, 2017 - In keeping with the holiday tradition, the Grand Marshal will lead the parade at 6pm. Colleen Doggett, the 2017 Distinguished Service Award recipient is this year’s Grand Marshal. The Grand Marshal vehicle is sponsored by Chris Paddie, State Representative. Over 20 floats will make their way through the heart of downtown to delight the young and old alike.
November 28, 2017 - Santa Claus recently delivered an invitation to Colleen Doggett to serve as Grand Marshal of the 18th annual Santa’s Christmas Parade. The parade, presented by Shelby Savings Bank, will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
November 22, 2017 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Santa’s Christmas Parade Committee announces the 2017 parade will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The theme for the parade this year is ”A Texas Christmas”. The Presenting Sponsor for this year’s parade is Shelby Savings Bank.
November 13, 2017 - Approxmiately 150 Junior Chamber of Commerce and Young Ambassador students attended the Annual JCC Fall Conference on November 9th and the Windham Civic Center. Allison Sanford was this year’s Chairman.
November 3, 2017 - The Holidays are fast approaching! The Taste of the Holidays is a perfect way to kick off the holiday season. The 5th Annual Taste of the Holidays will be held Friday evening, November 3 from 5pm – 7pm at the Windham Civic Center in conjunction with the William Crawford Carroll Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas annual Pinecone and Mistletoe Christmas Market.
October 24, 2017 - Please join The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and the staff at Ivan Smith Furniture for a Business Relocation Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 11:00a.m. The new location is located in the Wulf Shopping Center at 1141 Hurst Street in Center.
November 1, 2017 (Flyer) - Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Texas! They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout the region in December 2017 and January 2018!
October 7, 2017 - A crowd favorite of the festival is the "Strut, Cluck, and Crow" Chicken Clucking Contest. Platinum sponsor for the contest was the Light and Champion and award sponsor was Payne's Community News.
The winners in each category were:
Peeps (7 and under)
1st place - Zac Payne
2nd place - Alan Valedez
3rd place - Jordin Rhone
Chicks (8 - 11)
1st place - Jose Valadez
2nd place - Chase Stringer
3rd place - Will Hawkins