November 20, 2024 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors along with Lisa and Roderick Jones, owners of White Cottage Mercantile, will welcome Chamber members and the community to a Business After Hours event on Thursday, November 21st from 5:00 until 6:30pm.
Parade float entry registration free. Deadline to enter Dec. 20th.
November 14, 2024 - Plans are underway for the 2024 Santa’s Christmas Parade which will be held on Saturday, December 7th beginning at 6:00pm. The Parade is presented by High Roller Wells. The theme for this year’s parade is “A North Pole Fantasy.” Silver Sponsors are Farmers State Bank, Holiday Nursing and Rehabilitation and Specter, Inc.
November 19, 2024 - Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for Dream Vacations on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1pm located at the Chamber Offices, 100 Courthouse Square A-101, Center Texas 75935.
November 19, 2024 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Staff invite the public to join them at a New Member Ribbon Cutting for Dream Vacations on Thursday, December 5th at 1pm at the Chamber of Commerce office on the Center downtown square.
October 21, 2024 - Join the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors at a New Member Ribbon Cutting for Straightlines Body Works on Wednesday, October 23rd at 10am. Straightlines Body Works is one of the Chamber’s newest members.
October 15, 2024 - The Chamber of Commerce Health Care Committee is hosting the October Wellness Wednesday, sponsored by Pine Grove Nursing Center, on Wednesday, October 23rd at 12 noon at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office.
October 9, 2024 - Join the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors in welcoming Jodi Zaunbrecher, owner of Rise Life Coaching to the Chamber of Commerce at a New Member Ribbon Cutting. The Ribbon Cutting will be on Tuesday, October 15 at 11am.
October 7, 2024 (Photos in progess) - This year’s East Texas Poultry Festival Open Photography Show was a huge success! All the entries were exceptional, and the judges certainly had a tough decision with the photos submitted. Thanks to all the competitors and volunteers for their interest and hard work.
Adult Division
Animals
1st place - Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place - Billie F Jones
3rd place - Janice Carter
Honorable Mention: Summer Koltonski
October 7, 2024 - Unfortunately there was a disturbance Saturday night at the Poultry Festival. Weapons were involved with one person injured.
Law Enforcement handled the incident quickly, keeping the Poultry Festival safe and secure.
Thank you to our local law enforcement and to everyone for their cooperation Saturday night. The safety of everyone at the Poultry Festival and all community events is the number one priority.