Memorial Day Program to be Held at Veteran's Memorial Downtown

May 24, 2021 - As COVID 19 is still a threat and to protect the health of all, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary will not hold their normal large Memorial Day program inside the 1885 Historic Courthouse.

Jared Tovar Makes Dean's List of Scholars at University of North Texas

May 28, 2021 - Jared Tovar, Tenaha's Salutatorian from the Class of 2020, achieved the honor of being listed on the Dean's List of scholars at the University of North Texas for the 2021 Spring Semester.

Tovar is attending the G. Brint Ryan College of Business at the University of North Texas and only 20% of undergraduate students earn this honor for exemplary academic preformance with a grade point average of 3.5 or better. Jared is majoring in accounting and is intended to graduate in the Spring of 2023 with his Bachelor's of Science in Accounting.

Shelby County Outreach Ministries Closes for Memorial Day

May 28, 2021 - Shelby County Outreach Ministries, Inc. and all its programs will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of Memorial Day. Let us remember those soldiers that never made it home. Have a safe and blessed holiday.

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.

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