July 6, 2020 - As much as we had hoped July would be a safe time to have our Annual Grill Fest event, in light of the current situation and the Governor’s Executive Order, we feel it is best to cancel the event this year.
It is a top priority of the Chamber of Commerce as it is our event sponsors and members to be prudent and make sure our community stays safe and healthy.
The Chamber of Commerce is also postponing the annual First Responders lunch. We plan to reschedule the event in August or September.
July 4, 2020 - A recent tradition in Shelby County since 2016, and across Texas, has been the reading of the Declaration of Independence by local criminal defense lawyers on or around Independence Day.
July 2, 2020 - The Center Police Department and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center want to thank everyone that came and donated blood during our Emergency Blood Drive. We had a great and wonderful turn out of 33 people. That is a big number to reach during drives, and will be a huge impact to those in need. Thank you to everyone that took the time to come out and show your support and help save lives.
June 29, 2020 - East Lamar Water Supply water quality report for January 1 to December 31, 2019 is now available. East Lamar WSC provides surface water and ground water from the Wilcox Aquifer located in Shelby County. To view the report, click here.
June 24, 2020 - While practicing social distancing, the Piney Woods Photographic Society did not hold their regular monthly meeting this past Saturday. But, while learning from articles and videos posted on their facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/PineyWoodsPhoto/?ref=bookmarks the members did hold a virtual Challenge, "Around Tuit", featuring photos on round or circular objects.
June 24, 2020 - Timpson Public Library will re-open on Monday, June 29th. We will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for checking in and checking out books only.
There will be no inside computer use at this time. The children's room will be closed.
A mandate from the state for all museum and library visitors requires:
1: Wearing a mask while you are in the library
2: Responding to a set of self-screening questions.