December 19, 2018 Longview - Hana Bonner, whose hometown is Joaquin, was named to the Fall 2018 Dean's List at LeTourneau University. The Dean's List recognizes students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.99 for the semester.

Hana Bonner is currently a sophomore studing Kinesiology at LeTourneau University and was a 2017 Graduate of Joaquin High School.

LeTourneau University President Dr. Dale A. Lunsford said being named to the Dean's List is a significant academic achievement and honor.

December 17, 2018 Tyler – The University of Texas at Tyler recently held its fall 2018 commencement ceremonies December 14 – 15. One thousand five hundred ten degree candidates were recognized in the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center and Brittany Caye Kimbro, of Timpson, was one of the candidates. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Kimbro has been the elementary school nurse at Timpson ISD since 2010.

December 14, 2018 - Operation Blue Santa would like to thank everyone that came out and supported us at the 2nd Cookies and Cocoa with Santa. We had approximately 75 kids and a few adults come through and have their pictures taken with Santa.

December 12, 2018 - During the last meeting of the Rotary Club of Center members brought toys to donate to Operation Blue Santa. Officer Damarcus Williams attended the meeting to accept the toys on behalf of Blue Santa.