March 17, 2022 - The Democratic County Convention is Saturday, March 19, 2022 at T/R Steaks and More, 892 Hurst street. Sign in starts at 11:30am. Delegate selection for the State Convention in July in Fort Worth is planned. For more information, call 936-657-5018 or text 936-368-2645.
From left to right: (Seated) Carole Ann Chance, Robbie Kerr, Lisa Albers, Janette Wittmann, Cherry Jones, Carolyn Bounds, (Standing) Sandy Prislac, Pam Sykes, and Rita Hughes.
March 10, 2022 - An account has been created at Shelby Savings Bank for the Benefit of Joseph Gipson. Donations will go toward the costs associated with his recent passing/funeral arrangements. Please help us support this family in their time of grief, as no one is ever prepared to lose a child. Joseph was a precious third grader at Center Elementary School. Donations may be made at any of the local Shelby Savings Bank Branches.
Funeral Services are set for Sunday, March 13th at 2:00 at Triumph Church in Center.
March 8, 2022 - The William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will join with the Gateway to Texas Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and the J J E Gibson Chapter of the Children of the Republic of Texas for a joint meeting celebrating March as Texas History Month. The meeting will be held Saturday, March 12, at the Sam Samford Lodge in Center at 10am. Members of the CRT Chapter will assist in the program; "The Texas flag, its history and meaning", and will conduct a flag retirement ceremony following the meeting.
February 28, 2022 - The SCCAC would like to thank everyone who helped make the 10th annual Princess Ball a success! It was an extra special evening, made possible only through the generous support of businesses and individuals in our community.
February 25, 2022 - Shelby County Outreach Ministries is accepting bids for our Helping Hands Outreach Center building located at 930 Shelbyville Street. The bid will be for exterior and interior work. If you are interested in placing a bid, please contact Sherry Harding at 936-598-4990 to set up an appointment. All bids need to be turned in by March 1, 2022. Thank you and God Bless.
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.
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.