Devon Energy Corporation Donates to SCSO

May 8, 2015 - Devon Energy Corporation presented a $4,000 donation to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) for the purchase of 13 new cameras for the department on Friday, May 8, 2015. Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell accepted the check presented by Todd Bush, Production Foreman for Devon.

Sheriff Blackwell apprised the office had purchased cameras several years ago with what money was available; however, they weren't of a high quality. The new cameras will serve the department much better because they have night vision and the video quality is much better.

SCCAC Expresses Appreciation to Shelby Savings Bank

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!

Green Chosen as Finalist in Statewide Pageant

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 is held for girls ages four through six.

Bone Hill Foundation Congratulates All County Seniors

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.

Hendricks Wins ETPOA Raffle Rifle

From left: Walter Shofner and Yanci Hendricks May 7, 2015 (Photo by Sean Martin) - Yanci Hendricks was the winner of the 2015 East Texas Peace Officers Association (ETPOA) Annual raffle. This is the second time she has won and she was presented with her Ruger 22-250 by Walter Shofner on May 1, 2015.

Buddin's Memory Honored with Plaque Presentation, New Roughrider Scholarship

From left: Dr. Randy Collard, RSF trustee, and son Blake; Peggy Buddin, wife of the late Pat Buddin; Fred Wulf, RSF Vice Chairman; Jerry Pinkston, RSF Chairman; Becky Jeans, RSF trustee; and Alease Copelin, RSF trustee.

VFW Members Remember Pam White, Honor Loyalty Day

Preceptor Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Donates to Library

May 6, 2015 - Preceptor Upsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi presents their annual donation to Sandra Davis, library director at the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library in the amount of $5,500. Preceptor Upsilon would like to thank the many local businesses and individuals that made their fundraiser such a great success. The annual fundraiser benefits the library and other community projects.

Willow Grove Homecoming News

May 4, 2015 - Another year has come and gone as Willow Grove Cemetery Homecoming was held Saturday, May 2, 2015. First of all, we would like to thank everyone who was able to come and to everyone who sent a donation. If, by chance, you missed it Mr. Willie Edwards will still take donations at PO Box 71 Joaquin, Texas 75954.

Shelby County Aggie Moms Announce Fundraiser Winners

May 4, 2015 - Shelby County Aggie Moms held their Spring Six Gun Raffle Fundraiser on March 31st. The winners of the raffle were: Kristi Brown, Chanda Shamblin, Tony Powdrill, Tom Gilcrease, Cathy Tomlin, and James Greer. We would like to thank everyone who brought tickets and supported our fundraiser. Area business donors include Farmers State Bank, McAdams Propane, Dr. Derek Grant, Mettauer Law Firm, Deep East Texas Electric Co-Op, and Texas State Bank.

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