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VFW Post 8904, Auxiliary to Remember D-Day with Laying of Memorial Wreath

June 2, 2023 - On June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” More than 5,000 Ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end on June 6, the Allies gained a foothold in Normandy.

Area Students Among Sam Houston State University Spring 2023 Graduates

May 31, 2023 - Two local area students received degrees during the 2023 Spring semester at Sam Houston State University.

Katelyn Bolton, of Center and a 2019 graduate of Center HS, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Victim Studies with Cum Laude honors.

Christian Berry, of Timpson and a 2021 graduate of Timpson HS, received a Bachelor of Business Admin in Accounting.

Library Summer Reading Program "Celebrating Community Helpers"

May 30, 2023 - The Fannie Brown Booth Library will kick off the 2023 Summer Reading/Discovery programs on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Community Helpers.” Throughout the months of June and July, the library will host programs every Thursday at 10:30am. We will be celebrating our community workers and have lots of other surprises!

SUMMER READING/DISCOVERY PROGRAMS:

Wednesdays at 10:30 am — Pre-school Story Time (Ages 2-5)
Thursdays at 10:30 am — Discovery Programs (Ages 5-12)

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