August 2, 2017 (Rules/Entry Form) - The Poultry Festival Open Photography Show sponsored by Vieux Carre’ Photography, in conjunction with the 41st East Texas Poultry Festival will be held at Vision Source, the office of Dr. Charles R. Collard, O.D. located next to the Rio Theatre on the downtown Center Square, October 5, 6 and 7, from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
July 18, 2017 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting State Executive Director for Texas, Erasmo (Eddie) Trevino, today reminded farmers and ranchers that they have until Aug. 1, 2017, to nominate eligible candidates to serve on local FSA county committees.
July 31, 2017 - When I was in the 5th grade, Daddy and Mother moved our family of six children to an old rent house owned by Mr. Jim Booth. All of Center, Texas’ grocery stores were at that time privately owned and small. Our “new” rent house on Shelbyville Street was located across the tracks in East Center near three of these small stores: Barnette’s, Hagler’s and the Pete Dellinger store.
July 31, 2017 - As we finish the second week of the special session, both the House and the Senate continue working on the bills that Governor Abbott has included in his calls for the session.
July 28, 2017 - Are you a youth in grades 3rd through 12th and interested in showing chickens at the upcoming East Texas Poultry Festival? The Shelby County 4-H Poultry project offers many activities to youth of all ages. Activities that youth can engage in include poultry production of all types, preparing foods using poultry products and public presentations that utilize information learned from the many areas within the poultry program. Youths can compete in activities at the county, district, state and national levels of competition.
July 27, 2017 - Mark your calendars for this year's sales tax holiday on August 11th-13th. The law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks which are priced under $100 from sales and use taxes.
The law also allows layaway purchases of these items to qualify for the sales tax exemption. All sellers in the state are required to honor the sales tax holiday, so it's a great time to get prepared for the upcoming school year while saving some money in the process.
July 19, 2017 - The North Korean Army began an offensive on June 25, 1950, to invade South Korea that resulted in the capture of the republic’s capital, Seoul, within four days. The United States, the United Kingdom and other members of the United Nations moved to actively defend South Korea – an effort that would last until July 27, 1953, when negotiations concluded and fighting finally ended.