“Ten Foot” by Neal Murphy

September 13, 2023 - I was just a little too young to visit this favorite swimming hole located on Ayish Bayou. This little self-made recreation area was located approximately one-half mile north of the bridge spanning the bayou on Highway 21 west of the railroad tracks.

David's Daily Devotion for September 13

September 13, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, September 13.

In 122 AD, the emperor of Rome was named Hadrian. On September 13th of that year, he began to build a wall across Britain, the northern border of his empire. It was over 80 miles long and came to be known as Hadrian's Wall. That was almost 2000 years ago, and some of that wall is still there.

“Watering Shade Trees During a Drought” by Greg Grant

Many shade trees have suffered during the 2023 drought and need deep soaking.

47th East Texas Poultry Festival Press Releases

Chamber Fax Down; In-person, Email Chicken Fajita Orders

September 12, 2023 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce fax is down at this time Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

Those submitting fajita luncheon orders will need to drop them off at the chamber office or email to secretary@shelbycountychamber.com

Commissioners Place Additional Dumpsters During Burn Ban

September 12, 2023 - Precinct 1 and Precinct 4 Shelby County Commissioners have placed dumpsters donated by Tyson at their locations.

The commissioners accepted the donation of the dumpsters during their September 6, 2023 meeting.

Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4, informs that the dumpster at his commissioner yard has been placed outside of his fence in his rock yard and is available 24/7 for household garbage.

During court Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, stated the dumpster provided to his precinct would be placed outside of his fence.

TCEQ’s Take Care of Texas Program Seeks Entries for Video Contest

Up to $2,500 in scholarships will be awarded to high school students; prizes for middle school students

September 12, 2023 - Get those video cameras rolling! The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is once again looking to see how the state’s students Take Care of Texas through its annual Take Care of Texas Video Contest.

World War II Veteran Requests 100 Cards for 100th Birthday

September 12, 2023 — Today, Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham challenged the Bonham community and the State of Texas to show their support for U.S. Army Veteran and Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home resident Ethelyn Szad Bell on her 100th birthday. Mrs. Bell's centennial celebration will be on October 4th and she has requested to receive 100 cards for this wonderful milestone.

David's Daily Devotion for September 12

September 12, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, September 12.

It's my honor and blessing to teach the broadcast Sunday School lesson each week at First Baptist Center. This 9am Bible study goes out, as does our 10:15 worship service, to friends here in Shelby County on local FM radio and cable TV, and to friends around the world on the internet at fbccenter.org and Facebook FBC Center, Texas.

“Me and Old Smokey” by Doug Fincher

September 11, 2023 - I got my first (and only) school paddling in 1947 when I was a freshman at the Center, Texas High School. When Mrs. Menefee asked us to raise our hands if we had done our homework, everyone raised a hand… except me… and Frank Bryan Cooper. And when she told us to “go to the office,” we both knew we were about to face “Old Smokey,” Mr. Malone’s paddle.

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