Timpson Public Library Adds E-Read Texas

February 22, 2022 - The Timpson Public Library is proud to announce the addition of E-Read Texas books to our collection. Patrons may access this collection using their Apple and Android phones or tablets. Patrons will need to come by the library and have a password added to the library card account. If you don’t have a library card you can apply for one at the library.

Piney Woods Photographic Society February Challenge Winners

February 21, 2022 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society (PWPS) held their regular monthly meeting this past Saturday in Center, Texas. There was a workshop presented by Billie F. Jones on "Black and White Photography" in preparation for next month's photo challenge. The February Challenge included photographs submitted by members for voting on Favorites and discussions.

Center Garden Club Welcomes First President of the United States

Members and guests pictured are: Don Richey, Shirley Richey, Carole Ann Chance, George and Martha (Buster and Carolyn), Pam Sykes, Janette Wittmann, Robbie Kerr, Sandy Prislac, Cherry Jones and Rita Hughes.

SFA's Scott Sosebee to Address Timpson Area Genealogy, Heritage Society

February 14, 2022 - Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society is pleased to announce Scott Sosebee will be our speaker on Wednesday, February 16, at 2 PM, in the Timpson Public Library annex.

Mr. Sosebee is a Professor of History at SFA and the Executive Director of the East Texas Historical Association, as well as author of five books on Texas history. The latest is "What is It About Texas: Essays on the Lone Star State," published by Stephen F. Austin State University and Texas A&M Press Consortium.

The public is invited to attend.

Aggie Moms' Accepting Scholarship Applications Until Feb. 15

February 13, 2022 - The Shelby County Aggie Moms' are currently accepting scholarship applications for the Fall 2022 semester.

Applicants must be a graduate of a Shelby County or San Augustine County high school, and must be enrolled in the Texas A&M University, College Station campus, for the 2022 Fall semester. High school applicants are encouraged to contact the high school counselor to complete the online application.

Forest Service Free Tree Seedling Giveaway (All Gone)

Free Covid-19 Vaccinations in Timpson on Feb. 9

DRT, SRT February Meeting to Feature Program on the Neutral Zone

February 9, 2022 - The William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the Gateway to Texas Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas will hold a joint meeting this Saturday, February 12, at 10am at the Sam Samford Lodge in Center. Nolan Sholar, President of the Gateway to Texas Chapter will bring the program on "the neutral zone" or "No Man's Land", the period of time when a narrow strip of land between Lousiana and Mexico/Republic of Texas was undecided as to ownership.

Free Covid-19 Vaccinations in Joaquin on Feb. 9

Aurora Concepts Plans Delayed Opening for Friday

February 3, 2022 - Due to the weather today with anticipated freezing tonight, Aurora Concepts will be open tomorrow, February 4, with a delayed opening. Hours of operation for the clinic and also immunizations will be 11am-5pm.

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