February 4, 2026 - The students listed on the Dean's List of Academic Honors at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, are undergraduates who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a perfect 4.0 in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours.

The university would like to recognize local students Maria Chavez of Center; as well as, Brandi Arnold, Jayden Bass, and Lani Kendrick, all of Joaquin, for earning the honor for the Fall 2025 semester.

February 2, 2026 - Center Garden Club Youth Committee members Jennifer Whittlesey (chair) and Alane Sheaves recently visited Mrs. Brittain's Center High School horticulture class to present a program focusing on Texas native species emphasizing the role that they play in our ecosystem.

January 27, 2026 - The Shelby County Appraisal District will be closed today, January 27, 2026. Everyone please stay safe and warm! The office will open at Noon (12:00pm) on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 to ensure safe travel for our employees.

January 26, 2026 - The Fannie Brown Booth Library will have a late opening tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th. The library will open at 12 noon tomorrow.

January 23, 2026 - The East Texas Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry at First Baptist Church is cancelled for this evening due to weather.