Emergency Responders Remove Snake from Tri-County Office

September 7, 2017 - The Center FD and the Center Police Department responded to a call at the Tri-County Community Action to assist with removing a snake inside an office on Friday, September 1, 2017 around 1pm.

Center Fire Department Presents Plaque to Becky Maidic (Video)

Center Recreation Director Brings Rotary Program; Last Call for Soccer Sign Ups

Jason Mitchell, City of Center Recreation Director September 5, 2017 - Jason Mitchell was the guest speaker at Tuesday's Center Rotary Club meeting today, September 5, 2017 at the John D. Windham Civic Center.

Louisiana, Shelby County Constables Deliver Supplies to Harvey Victims

Pictured are (from left): Zach Warr, Constable Precinct 1, Roy Cheatwood, Constable Precinct 3, and Jon Blanco Caddo Parish Constable.

September 5, 2017 - Shelby County Constables have been actively working to provide support to those in need in areas flooded due to the effects of Hurricane Harvey.

August Weather Stats for Center Reports Harvey Rainfall of 6.75 inches (Link Fixed)

August 31, 2017 - Weather statistics for August, 2017 prepared and submitted by Ann Forbes, U.S. Weather Service Observer.

Highest Temp was 97 degrees on 8-19-2017
Highest Temp on Record was 110 degrees on 8-18-1951 and 4 days in 2011
Lowest Temp was 66 degrees on 8-01-2017
Lowest Temp on Record was 52 degrees on 8-31-1986

Sheriff's Department Still Accepting Donations for Hurricane Victims

September 5, 2017 - The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is still accepting donations for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Donations will be accepted until 4 p.m. Friday, September 8.

The donations will be carried to the Vidor area Saturday, September 9. Items needed included cleaning supplies - bleach, clorox wipes, garbage bags, paper towels, brooms, fans, non-perishable food items, feminine products, diapers, baby wipes, juice boxes, body wash, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.

CMS Students Adopt Houston-area School; Seeking Donations

September 4, 2017 - CMS Students ask for community donations to help supply a Houston-area school following hurricane Harvey.

CMS Junior Chamber of Commerce and Junior BETA Club have joined forces to adopt a school affected by the storm. Goodson Middle School, with a population of over 1200, is located in Cypress, Texas. CMS is planning to collect donations for the students to help in making the beginning of the school year a bit easier.

Iraq War Veterans Honored During VFW Post 8904, Auxiliary Program (Video)

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East Texas Poultry Festival Kicks Off Chicken Fajita Lunch

September 1, 2017 (Order Form) - The 41st Annual East Texas Poultry Festival kicks off with the Chicken Fajita Lunch, sponsored by East Texas Poultry Supply, slated for Wednesday, September 27 at 11:00 a.m.

Hillcrest Baptist Church Donation Request List for Evacuees

September 1, 2017 - Hillcrest Baptist Church is working on a clothing size list for their new evacuees who are without. Please bring ONLY gently used, good condition, clean items that you would still wear.

You can drop off at Custom Threads or take it to Hillcrest Baptist Church.

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