East Texas Food Bank Forms Partnership with TCCA, Tyson Foods to Add Additional Produce Drop

East Texas Food Bank “Feeding the Hungry” forms partnership between Tri-County Community Action’s “Harvest for Home Food Pantry” and Tyson Foods, Inc. in providing an additional Produce Drop in the Center, Texas area.

East Texas Poultry Festival Open Photography Show 2020

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

Unique Boutique Closes for Storm Damage Repairs

September 4, 2020 - The Unique Boutique is CLOSED until further notice due to hurricane damage to the roof and interior. We are not accepting donations at this time. We are working hard to get it repaired and opened again. Thank you for understanding. For more information, call us at 936-598-4990.

SCCAC Awarded $10,000 Grant

September 3, 2020 - The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center received a grant in the amount of $10,000 from the John Harris Community Fund at East Texas Communities Foundation (ETCF).

These funds will be used to retain contract mental health therapists who will provide counseling at no charge to the children and families who qualify for our services.

We are grateful to ETCF for their support of our agency and their investment in the wellbeing of children in our community.

SCOM Seeking Bids on Repairs to Unique Boutique Building

August 31, 2020 - Shelby County Outreach Ministries (SCOM) is now taking bids on the damage done to the roof and interior of The Unique Boutique resale shop. Please call or email us to set up an appointment to come view the store and the damage. The number is 936-598-4990. You can email Sherry at saharding1969@gmail.com. Bids need to be submitted by 3pm on Thursday, September 3rd.

Hurricane Laura Knocks Down 100 Year Old Tree

September 1, 2020 - Hurricane Laura blew through Shelby County the morning of August 27th and brought down a Water Oak tree (Quercus Nigra) which is believed to be over 100 years old.

VFW Post 8904 Honors Iraq War Veterans

August 31, 2020 - VFW Post 8904 veterans and auxiliary gathered before the Shelby County Veterans Memorial at the Historic Shelby County Courthouse August 31, 2020 in remembrance of those who served in the Iraq War.

Attention Linemen: Free Meal at T&R's Steaks and More

August 31, 2020 - Local businesses are joining forces to provide meals for all the linemen working in the Shelby County area to restore power since Hurricane Laura came through causing many to lose power. Your hard work does not go unnoticed! We know there are long hours being worked, never-ending days and lots of hard work involved.

Sabine State Bank Announces Closure Extension

Due to no utilities, the bank extends its closure to Monday, August 31, 2020.

August 26, 2020 - Sabine State Bank would like to advise the community the bank will be closing all offices at noon on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 and will be closed Thursday, August 27th due to Hurricane Laura.

Hurricane Laura Storm Damage Photos

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