Woman’s Reading Club Votes on Next Year's Program Topic, Reads Resolution for Smith

May 27, 2021 - The Center Woman’s Reading Club met on Thursday, April 1st at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall.

The club voted to the program topic for next year will be the Book with the Greatest Impact.

Janene Walker read the resolution in memory of Polly Barron Smith who joined our Woman’s Reading Club in 1996. It is a beautifully written tribute by Janene to a faithful, loving member of our club. This resolution will be sent to Polly’s daughter Anne.

Woman’s Reading Club Donates Books in Memory of Dr. Ginn, The Andersons

May 27, 2021 - The Center Woman’s Reading Club met on Thursday, April 15th at the FUMC fellowship hall.

The club was pleased to present a book in memory of Dr. Bill Ginn to the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial library. President West gave the librarian, Sandra Davis, the book entitled “Carving Caricature Figures” that is about wood carving which was a hobby of Dr. Ginn. The doctor’s wife, Eleanor Ginn, was in attendance for the presentation.

Woman’s Reading Club Donations Books to Library, Lucas Presents May Program

May 27, 2021 - The Center Woman’s Reading Club met on Thursday, May 6th at the FUMC fellowship hall.

The club was pleased to purchase three children’s books in memory of long time member, Polly Smith, who passed away several months ago. The books are at the Fannie Booth Watson Memorial Library available for check-out.

Gena’s Piano Studio Annual Spring Piano Recital

May 26, 2021 - Gena’s Piano Studio recently held their annual spring piano recital on May 1, 2021. The theme was “Fabulous Fifties.” Instructors are Gena Pinner and Valarie Kirkwood.

Flags at Half Staff in Honor of Memorial Day

May 24, 2021 - Memorial Day is Monday, May 31st, 2021. United States Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon. All banks, schools, businesses, government offices and citizens that fly a US Flag that can be lowered are asked to please do so in honor of those Americans who have made the ultimate sacrifice. All other flags flying with the US Flag should also be lowered.

TAGHS Members Learn to Read Old Handwriting

Mathews Realty Delivers Pizza as Appreciation to Area Law Enforcement

May 20, 2021 - Mathews Realty delivered pizza to area law enforcement as a 'Thank You' on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

Deliveries were made to the Center Police Department, DPS Office, and the Sheriff's Office. Mathews Realty appreciates our law enforcement and the service they provide to our community everyday.

Piney Woods Photographic Society May Challenge Winners

May 17, 2021 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society (PWPS) held their regular monthly meeting this past Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Center, TX. There was a workshop presentation on tips and techniques for still life photography in preparation for June’s Challenge on Still Life Photography. The May Challenge featured photographs submitted by members for critique and voting on Flowers. After much discussion and voting the top favorites are listed below.

DRT William Carroll Crawford Chapter Receives Awards at State Convention

May 17, 2021 - The William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) received multiple awards at the DRT 130th Annual Convention May 13th through May 15th in San Antonio, Texas.

Focused Care of Center Honors Residents with Mother's Day Social

May 12, 2021 - Focused Care of Center held their annual Mother’s Day social with muffins and mimosas and gave a corsages out, donated by Hughes Florist, to our oldest moms Mae Brannen and Audrey Taylor both ladies are 98!!

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