Attorney General Paxton Files Amicus Brief with Texas Supreme Court in Support of Religious Liberties

September 28, 2015 - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today filed an amicus brief with the Texas Supreme Court in Matthews v. Kountze Independent School District, supporting the constitutional rights of Texas’ public schoolchildren to express their own messages at school and school-related events.

2015 East Texas Poultry Festival Queen's Scholarship Pageant Candidates

September 25, 2015 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce presents the 39th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Queen’s Scholarship Pageant at 6pm on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Center High School. Portraits below were taken by As You Wish Photography.

The Queen's Court season is made possible in part by Platinum Sponsor, Shelby Savings Bank. Festival Gold Sponsors are City of Center, Drewery Construction, Tyson Foods, Sombreros, JML Management, and Wiggins Farms.

Center FD Prevents Destruction of Chicken House

September 25, 2015 - The Center Fire Department fought a grass fire on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 on CR 1045, which upon arrival of firemen was dangerously close to a chicken house.

Commissioners Approve Projects for Lufkin District

September 25, 2015 - LUFKIN – The Texas Transportation Commission on Thursday approved 62 transportation contracts that totaled $294.8 million, including three projects for the Lufkin District that total $15.7 million.

Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Organizations Sponsoring Essay Contest

September 25, 2015 - The Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil & Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD) are sponsoring a poster contest (open to students 12 years and under, and does not jeopardize Texas University Interscholastic League eligibility).

The contest is open to public, private, or home school students. Posters should address the following subject for 2016: “Local Heroes – Your Hardworking Pollinators”.

Shelby County Grand Jury Indicts 51 Cases

September 22, 2015 - The Shelby County grand jury for the July term of the 123rd Judicial District Court met on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 and handed down indictments for 51 cases.

Shelbyville Band Boosters to Meet Monday

September 22, 2015 - The Shelbyville Band Boosters will have their regular Band Booster meeting on Monday, September 28th at 6pm.

Members will be discussing regular business along with the 2016 high school band trip to Orlando, Florida. Information packets about the trip, including dates and fees will be available.

Sheriff's Department Investigates Blount Pharmacy Burglary

September 22, 2015 - The Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) is investigating a burglary that occurred September 21, 2015 at approximately 11:09 p.m. at Blount Pharmacy on U.S. Highway 84 East in Joaquin.

SCSO deputies Michael Griffin and Bradley Horton arrived on scene to find a substantial amount of damage to the front of the structure caused from unknown suspects attempting to remove a metal door.

Investigation, Polygraph Lead to Burglary Charges Against Center Man

September 22, 2015 - According to the press release, Shelby County Sheriff Sheriff Willis Blackwell said on July 24 a complainant contacted the Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) to report missing items including toolboxes and a window unit air conditioner from his residence. Deputy Adam Renfro went to the property located on U.S.

Center Woman's Arrest Stems from Bank Alerting Customer

September 18, 2015 - A local bank alerting its customer to a possible problem ends with the arrest of a Center woman for theft on.

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