Boom Boom Photo Booth, All American Fireworks Sponsor Concession Stand

October 1, 2015 - Center Band Boosters would like to thank Boom Boom Photo Booth and All American Fireworks for sponsoring the concession stand this Thursday, October 1. Center vs Henderson jr high games. If you would like to sponsor the concession stand, please call Brad at 936-488-9292 for more info.

Annual 2014-2015 4-H Goldstar Banquet

September 30, 2015 - 4-H members, family and guests met on Sunday, September 20, 2015, at the Center Community House-Rock Building in Center, Texas for their annual County 4-H Gold Star Banquet. The Joaquin 4-H Club served as wonderful hosts and decorated beautifully for this event.

As Flu Season Returns, so Does the Need for Flu Vaccine

September 30, 2015 - Texas Influenza Awareness Day is October 1. Flu vaccine is now available in Texas, and the Texas Department of State Health Services reminds people that there is no reason to wait to be vaccinated. The number of flu cases will soon be increasing, so people should protect themselves and their families with flu shots now.

Aging Happens, So Have Fun, Be Healthy Doing It!

September 28, 2015 -“Texercise” Fitness and Wellness Program Will Show You How

To help Shelby County residents prepare for the challenges of an older society, and to make them more aware of resources available to them, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will present a fun and informative “Texercise” and Walk-Across-Texas program.

39th East Texas Poultry Queen Crowned

September 28, 2015 - Congratulations to the 2015 East Texas Poultry Festival Queen’s Court. Kamaryn Smith was crowned the 2015 East Texas Poultry Festival Queen at the coronation held Saturday, September 26. First runner-up was Princess Alexis Barlow and Second runner-up Princess Hannah Hall.

Poultry Festival Doo Dah Parade, Chicken Cooking Winners Announced

September 25, 2015 - Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Press Release

The 39th East Texas Poultry Festival Doo Dah Parade sponsored by Center Tire Company was held Wednesday on the Historic Downtown Center Square. A large number of spectators enjoyed the Queen’s Court candidate floats, civic organization and business entries. Junior Chamber of Commerce students led the parade.

Joaquin FFA Show Team Participates in Several Jr. Livestock Shows

September 25, 2015 - Members of the ’15-’16 Joaquin FFA Show Team started their show season last month, traveling to several jackpot livestock shows. They also traveled to Texarkana, Arkansas to compete in the Four States Fair Livestock Show.

Center Middle School See You at the Pole

September 23, 2015 - Center Middle School students participated in the annual tradition of meeting at the flag pole, joining in prayer for their friends, families, teachers, school and nation. This event was student-initiated, student-organized, and student-led.

Community Block Party Celebrates Head Start’s 50th Anniversary

September 23, 2015 - Tri-C Center Base Head Start will celebrate Head Start’s 50 year history by hosting a community-wide block party to raise awareness of Head Start and honor the contributions of local partners, staff, and families. Center, Texas will join communities across the country in the national festivities, coordinated by the Office of Head Start (OHS), to commemorate this historic milestone.

Delta Gamma September Program

September 22, 2015 - Debbie Leggett, Personal and Professional Enrichment Chair, presented a program on "Creative Painting" to members and guests at the Sept. Delta Gamma meeting in Hemphill.

Submitted by Linda Bordelon

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