December 19, 2017 - Colette Metcalf sent in the following poem Jack Mack, years ago, would play on KDET at Christmastime. The tape recording of the peom he played was recited by Abe Snake.
The poem and additional Jack Mack's writings can be read at the library or the Shelby County Museum in the book, "Hey, Jack Mack!"
December 18, 2017 - The University of Texas at Tyler held fall 2017 commencement ceremonies December 15 – 16 and among the degree candidates recognized were two Shelby County graduates - Maggie Elizabeth Bush, a Timpson ISD graduate and Meagan Leigh Nehring, a Center ISD graduate.
December 15, 2017 - The Center High School JCC students collected toys at the Christmas on Roughrider Drive Festival on December 14. The toys will be donated to the Center Police Department to help with their Blue Santa Program.
December 11, 2017 - The Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center would like to thank Wright Chrysler Jeep Dodge and everyone who donated to "Stock a Ram for Santa".
Thank you for giving to the children in our community. Your thoughtfulness makes the Christmas season more joyful for us all!
December 11, 2017 (Photos coming soon!) - With 23 to 27 degree temperatures, Antonio Chavez was the first to cross the finish line at the Ugly Sweater 5K on Saturday, December 9th hosted by CHS Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) with a time of 17:22.32 and an average speed of 10.7 mph.
The winner of the Ugly Sweater contest was Benjamin Prostell.
Money raised will help HOSA purchase supplies and travel to state and national conferences.