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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.

4-H Enrollment Starts Today on 4-H Online

September 1, 2017 - Enrollment starts today, September 1st for Texas 4-H on www.4honline.com.

Sabine State Bank Collecting Donations

August 31, 2017 - In an effort to assist those impacted by the flooding due to Hurricane Harvey, we are collecting cleaning supplies, non-perishable food items, and personal care items such as toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, etc. Anyone wishing to contribute is asked to drop the items off at Sabine State Bank, 205 Hurst Street.

Iraq War Veterans to be Remembered

August 21, 2017 Center, Texas - August 31st, 2010 marked the official end to US Combat Operations in Iraq. The Veterans of Foreign Wars will insure the patriotism and sacrifices of this generation to include US Army Specialist Larry E. Polley, Jr. of Center, Texas who was killed in action are never forgotten by the American people.

Update on Filling the Relief Trailer from Shelby County; More Volunteer Opportunities

August 30, 2017 - Local efforts to collect items for Hurricane Harvey relief has been overwhelming and the trailer is half filled with supplies. Hillcrest Baptist Church has been a staging location for sorting of supplies coming in from all over Shelby County.

Panola College Center Campuses Close at 5pm

August 30, 2017 - Panola College announces evening classes at Shelby College Center and Shelby Regional Training Center will be canceled tonight with both sites closing at 5 pm today. We also stress that students should not put their life in jeopardy driving to ANY Panola College campus.

If water is covering the road, turn around and do not drive through it.

Local Shelby Countians Working with Rescue Efforts

Dean Mize's photo was featured on the front of CNN's website

Tri-Community Action Harvest for Homes Food Pantry Closed Thursday

August 30, 2017 - The Tri-County Community Action Harvest for Homes Food Pantry will be closed tomorrow (August 31) due to weather conditions. For any questions, please call 936-598-6315 ext. 501.

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