May 14, 2015 - Members of the Center Noon Lions Club sold chicken meals on the Center square on Thursday, May 14, 2015 to raise funds for the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville. The club succeeded at selling over 500 plates.
May 13, 2015 (Photos by Shelby County Today) - In observance of National Police Week, Center PD Ladies Auxiliary honored the officers of the Center Police Department with a pizza lunch, cake and appreciation gifts.
May 19, 2015 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Teacher Appreciation reception hosted by the Shelby County Chamber and presented by Cline Family Medicine will be held on Wednesday, May 20th at the Windham Civic Center in Center at 4:00 p.m. The reception is held annually to salute and recognize the dedicated administrations and teaching staff of all the Shelby County school districts.
May 7, 2015 - Shelby Savings Bank provided and cooked a delicious lunch for the Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center (SCCAC) Multi-Disciplinary Team during their monthly meeting held on Thursday, May, 7, 2015. The SCCAC appreciates the public's generous support!
May 7, 2015 - Miss Lillian Marie Green, age 5, has been chosen as a State Finalist in the National American Miss Texas Pageant to be held on June 19 and 20 at the beautiful Royal Sonesta, Houston, Texas. The pageant if held for girls ages four through six.
May 7, 2015 - The Bone Hill Foundation would like to congratulate all Seniors Graduating from Center, Timpson, Shelbyville, Joaquin, and Tenaha. We encourage all graduates to seek out further education in College or Vocational Schools to prepare you for the future.
The Bone Hill Foundation was established in 1967 by Will Bridges with the goal of helping those in need. Originally this property was called the Bone Hill Ranch.
May 11, 2015 - Over the last two months the Lakes Area Beekeepers Association has been raising money with a raffle for a Warré hive built by club member James Laughlin.
The money is used to support the LABA student sponsorship program which helps younger members with their beekeeping endeavors. More than $250 was raised and on Tuesday, May 5th, at the monthly meeting, the drawing was held. Lloyd Duplant, of Hemphill, Texas, was the winner. Mr. Duplant is an experienced beekeeper and said he was looking forward to trying out this type of hive.
May 11, 2015 - A proclamation was signed by Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison on May 11, 2015 in recognition of National Nursing Home Week.
The proclamation reads as follows:
Whereas, all residents of Shelby County have been given a proud legacy build upon the past and present contributions of our country's elderly and disabled people; and
Whereas, we salute the residents of our nursing facilities, many of whom planted the seeds that made our communities grow and prosper; and