December 3, 2019 - Christmastime is a season of giving, spending time with family and making memories. But for some, this time of year brings sadness due to the loss of family, friends, and loved ones. To keep the memory of our loved ones alive this season, you can give the Gift of Hope to those in need. This is an opportunity for you to make a contribution in memory of a loved one. While carrying on their memory, you will also be contributing to Shelby County Outreach Ministries, which serves our community by feeding the hungry and assisting the needy.

Santa's Christmas Parade Presented by Shelby Savings Bank

December 2, 2019 - Santa Claus is coming to town this Saturday, December 7th.

In keeping with the holiday tradition, the Grand Marshal will lead the parade at 6:00pm.  Fannie Watson, the 2019 Distinguished Service Award recipient is this year’s Grand Marshal. Over 20 floats will make their way through the heart of downtown to delight the young and old alike.

November 27, 2019 - Rio Theatre owned by Mike and Nita Atkinson received the 2019 Small Business of the Year Award for Shelby County during the 2019 Texas Forest Country Partnership (TFCP) Economic Development Summit in Lufkin on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

November 27, 2019 - The Center HS Theater class will be performing "Christmas at the Rio" at 4:30pm with the box office opening at 4pm on Saturday, December 7th.

Be sure to get your popcorn before the parade starts at 6pm. Following the parade, the Rio will be showing "Last Christmas" at 7:30pm.

And best of all downtown businesses will be open all day for Christmas Shopping.

November 26, 2019 (Application Form) - The Center Police Department's Blue Santa program is getting ready to load the sleigh and needs your help.