1885 Historic Courthouse Closes for Repairs During September

August 31, 2023 - The 1885 Historic Courthouse will be closed starting September 2nd for maintenance to the building. The closure will possibly last the whole month of September.

The Shelby County Commissioners' Court and the Shelby County Historical Commission have been working together to facilitate needed repairs to ensure the longevity of the Irish Castle. Maintenance includes treating for termites along with fresh paint inside and the installation of period appropriate lighting.

2nd Delivery of Breakfast Boxes Goes to Tenaha, Timpson Bus Drivers

VFW Post 8904, Auxiliary Honor Iraq War Veterans

August 31, 2023 - VFW Post 8904 members and auxiliary honored Iraq War Veterans during a ceremony held on the Center square at the Shelby County Historic Courthouse on August 31, 2023.

Sosebee Shares “Sam and Anna - The Love Affair That Didn't Happen” with TAGHS (Updated)

Dr. Scott Sosbee of the SFASU History Department and Executive Director of the East Texas Historical Association

J's Bar & Grill Celebrates with Ribbon Cutting

Tri-County Community Action Seeking Oral Health Focus Group Participants

August 24, 2023 - Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. has partnered with the Texas Health Institute (THI) to understand how members of our community care for their teeth and oral health. We want to hear your thoughts. We are seeking 12 participants. We will be conducting a focus group. Our focus will last no more than 90 minutes and be conducted via an in-person meeting. For your time, you will be provided with a $20 gift card from Wal-Mart. The first 12 to sign up and attend the focus group meeting will receive the gift card.

Congressman Moran Announces Re-election Campaign at 1885 Historic Courthouse

August 22, 2023 - Congressman Nathaniel Moran stopped in Shelby County to announce his re-election campaign on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 inside the 1885 Historic Courthouse.

Scrap Happy Quilters Presented Two Quilts of Valor

Aaron McGowen, Airborne Medic, Army

Local Business Delivers Boxes of Appreciation to Bus Drivers

August 22, 2023 - Town & Country Real Estate delivered breakfast boxes Tuesday morning, August 22nd to the Center ISD bus barn to show appreciation to bus drivers. The breakfast boxes were prepared by Jessica McSwain.

Booth Among Sam Houston State University Summer 2023 Graduates

August 22, 2023 - Bartholomew Booth, of Center, received a Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication degree during the 2023 Summer semester at Sam Houston State University.

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