March 30, 2015 - Two travelers from Idaho have arrived in Shelby County and are in search of some family history. Harold and Linda Craft of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho stopped by Shelby County Today in search of information about Mattie Mitchell and any other people in the area who may have been ancestors by the names of McGee, Mitchell and English.
March 30, 2015 - Local beekeepers Mike and Linda Bordelon, members of the Pineywoods Beekeepers Association, explained basic equipment for beekeepers, bee facts, and plants, flowers, and trees that bees love at the San Augustine Gala Garden Fair on March 28th which was hosted by the San Augustine Garden Club.
March 27, 2015 - Center Garden Club shared planting ideas with local students Monday, March 23, 2015 at the Center Elementary Campus. Students enjoyed a hands-on program on the art of preparing the soil and other planting information. A good time was enjoyed by all!
March 17, 2015 - The Golden Harvest Ministries Club met Monday, March 16, 2015 in the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church. Joe Anderson brought the meeting to order by calling on Johnnie Gray to have the opening prayer. Harold Hanson led us as we sang “All Hail the Power of Jesus name” and “I am Thine O LORD.” Alice West played the piano as we sang.
March 27, 2015 - With spring just around the corner, Center Garden Club members added new flowers and plants to our existing beds at the Community House. The preparation is for our upcoming Flower Show on April 17th. Spring is always an exciting time for all gardeners and flower lovers. Looking forward to seeing you at our 49th. "Flower Show". Member's present were Judy Matthews, Carolyn Bounds, Cherry Jones, & Jackie Hancock.
March 26, 2015 - The 2014-2015 PYRA (Pineywoods Youth Rodeo Association) Finals were held in Marshall, TX, February 28 & March 1, 2015. Abi DePriest competed throughout the season (August-March) in barrel racing, straight-away barrels, pole bending, and goat tying.
March 24, 2015 - Center Garden Club member Jackie Hancock was installed as the 2015-2017 Texas Garden Clubs District III Treasurer at the District III Spring Convention March 19-20 in Kilgore.
83 members representing garden clubs from the Southern, Central, and Northern Zones of District III learned about Texas native plants with a program "Grow Native: Embrace Nature's Original Vintage Garden." Zone Directors gave reports on activities, program, and projects for the past year. Awards were then announced.
March 20, 2015 - Rain welcomed undeterred competitors to the start of the Shelby County Grill Fest 2015 which was kicked off Friday night with the first event, a 42 Tournament hosted in the private room at Sombreros restaurant.