DRT Installs New Officers; Recognizes Chandler as 'Real Granddaughter' of Republic of Texas

From left: Heather Walker, Gail Sholar, Barbara McClellan, Cary Agnew, Maggie Casto, Merle Howard, Vickie Martin, Gina Ferren, Bonnie Dorman, Judy Lee, and Faye Eddins

2015 CHS Graduate Among Degree Candidates in UT Tyler Spring 2019 Commencement Ceremony

May 6, 2019 - UT Tyler will host its Spring 2019 Commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, May 3-4 in the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center.

Jazmin Patricia Romo, a 2015 Graduate of Center High School, will be receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from during the College of Engineering commencement ceremony set for 9am on May 4th. Commencement speakers are Moody Chisholm, President and CEO of UT Health East Texas, and David King, President and CEO of Primoris Services Corporation.

Joaquin VFD Annual Spring Fundraiser

May 3, 2019 - The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Spring Fundraiser on Saturday, May 4th.

Beginning at 11:00 a.m., BBQ plates with your choice of sliced beef or sausage will be available at the fire station for $8.00, including potato salad, beans and a soft drink. The evening events will begin earlier this year to include some added excitement. The annual Cake Walk will start at 4:00 p.m., featuring cakes, pies and cookies from some of the area’s best bakers.

Can One Person Really Change the World? Marcus Gardner Thinks So!

Marcus Gardner

"Shred Day and Recycle Day" Slated for May 3rd

May 3, 2019 - The mobile Shredding Unit will be available on the Historic Downtown Center Square on Friday, May 3rd from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Community members are invited to bring documents that need to be shredded.

The Recycle Containers will be on the Downtown Square from May 3rd – 5th. Items NOT permitted in the containers are as follows:

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Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department Expresses Appreciation for Support

April 29, 2019 - The Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department would like to express our sincerest appreciation to each person who supported our recent BBQ fundraiser. We were able to raise over $11,000 for the SVFD due to the generosity of our donors and volunteers, and thanks especially our community members who came out to purchase plates, raffle tickets and make additional monetary donations despite the unfavorable weather conditions.