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April 2, 2026 (Photo Album) - The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center gathered along with the community for the 15th Butterfly Release on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 on the Historic Downtown Square despite the forecast of rain. Gusting winds didn't stop the fun activity of releasing the waking butterflies from their blue envelopes to carry a message of hope for a future without child abuse.
In front of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office, Collin Mathews, President of the Board of Directors of the SCCAC, thanked everyone for attending and shared the importance of shining a light on something which is often kept in the dark. He added, "It is about hope, healing, and resiliance for the children that we serve."
Bro. Rob Merriman from Shelbyville First Baptist Church then shared a prayer of protection over the children and the Children's Advocacy Center. He asked for comfort for those in pain and comfort for the families, as well as hope for the future. He also gave thanks for the Advocacy Center and the job they do.
The Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center Team
The microphone was then passed to City of Center Mayor David Chadwick who is also the Farmers State Bank President. Farmers State Bank is the sponsor for the butterfly release.
Mayor Chadwick addressed the crowd describing this year being unique because of the event happening during a Holy Week with Easter being on Sunday and the relevance of it in relation to the children. Mayor Chadwick then instructed everyone to let their butterflies out of the little blue triangle envelopes so they could wake up and fly!
Resources:
- Shelbycountycac.com - Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center
- CACTX.org - Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas
- Childwelfare.gov - National Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Preventchildabuse.org - Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 1, 2026 - The Senior Nutrition Site will be closed on Thursday, April 2 and Friday, April 3, 2026. The site will reopen on Monday, April 6.
Activities for Next Week
- Wednesday, April 8: Bingo at 10:00 AM
- Thursday, April 9: Bingo at 1:00 PM
- Friday, April 10: Praise and Worship with the Dudleys
Lunch Menu
- Monday, April 6: Chicken and Dumplings, Rolls, Veggies, Salad, and Dessert
- Tuesday, April 7: Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Spinach, Salad, and Dessert
- Wednesday, April 8: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Carrots, Rolls, Salad, and Dessert
- Thursday, April 9: Cheesy Potato Soup, Cornbread, Veggies, Salad, and Dessert
- Friday, April 10: BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, and Dessert
March 31, 2026 - Due to the weather, the Shelby County CAC Butterfly Release has been moved up one day to April 1st.
March 16, 2026 - Join the community for Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center's 2026 Butterfly Release sponsored by Farmers State Bank on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 on the downtown Center Square at 4:30pm. The release is in recognition of April's National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
March 27, 2026 - Pine Grove held a five star car show event in conjunction with a celebration of 30 years of nursing care.
The event was attended by a variety of vehicles and musical entertainment provided by Jacob Wheeler, Tera Jo Osborne Wilburn, and Wyatt Akridge and the Good Time Band.
Deborah Chadwick, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce President, presented the facility with a plaque in honor of their achievement and she offered an opening speech for the event.
“They honestly say the character of a community is measured by how it treats its fellow citizens, especially our senior citizens, and if that’s the yard stick then Center Texas truly stands tall. Stands tall thanks to the amazing legacy here at 246 Haley Drive. When we look back at the history of Pine Grove Nursing Center, we are not just looking at a facility, we are looking at a 30-year promise. Since that first official step into the Medicare program back in November 1993, this ground has been more than just a plot of land.
"It has been a sanctuary for our parents, our grandparents and our friends and neighbors. Why was this place built? In the early 1990s the visionaries of this community realized that our seniors should not have to leave the shade of the East Texas pines just because they needed a little extra care. They built a bridge between medical necessity and hometown values. As the years passed Pine Grove evolved from a formal business incorporation in 2007 to its partnership with the Liberty County Hospital District Number 1 and Stonegate.
"The leadership has changed, but the heartbeat and core values have not wavered. We have seen it grow from a simple nursing home into a top-rated rehabilitation powerhouse, one that is consistently ranked as the jewel of Shelby County, but as we all know the true VIP’s of Pine Grove are not the board members, nor the officials, the VIP’s are the long term staff members who have walked these halls for decades. The ones who know exactly how a resident likes their coffee without having to ask, the ones who know the residents and their families, the RN’s, the LVN’s, the CNA’s, social services, dietary, housekeeping, PT, OT, and if I missed anybody I’m sorry.
"The VIP’s are the stylists in the on-site beauty salon who ensure that every lady and gentleman feels like a million bucks before a special Sunday visit. The VIP’s are the residents who turn these studio rooms into personal galleries of a life well lived. The VIP’s are the family members who have put their faith and trust into the staff of Pine Grove who care for their family members. In closing, to the team at Pine Grove, you are the stewards of the Pine Grove history and legacy you take the stories of Center and you give them a safe, dignified place to live and thrive at 246 Haley Drive, it’s not just an address on a map it is a cornerstone of our community. Thank you for your 30 years of excellence and here’s to the next 30."
Peggy Hughes said a prayer at the event.
March 26, 2026 - The Johnson Cemetery Committee is currently updating cemetery records and seeking information on individuals who may have an interest within Johnson Cemetery which is located in the Fellowship Community of Joaquin, Texas
If you or someone you know has an interest such as a reserved burial plot or a permanent resting place within this cemetery, please reach out to a committee member to get current information added to our contact list.
This information will help with future mapping and preservation efforts.
For more info please contact :
- Johnson Cemetery Committee, 1173 CR 3344, Joaquin TX 75954
- Julie David (936) 366-8717 or Juliedavid552@yahoo.com
- Teresa Dickerson (936) 554-3835
March 25, 2026 - The Timpson Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) installed new officers during their February meeting.
New officers are: Jeremiah Huss - Chief, Joworski Chimney - Assistant Chief, Brinson Stewart - Treasurer, July Stewart - Secretary, Nathan Kaluza - Training and Safety Officer, and Tony Acosta - Public Affairs.
If you are interested in being a member of the Timpson Volunteer Fire Department, contact any of the officers.
March 24, 2026 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society held its regular March meeting on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The theme for this month's challenge was the "Rule of Thirds," a fundamental photography technique designed to improve image composition.
The Club Favorites for the month of March are as follows:
1st Place (Tie) Club Favorite - "Park Bench" by Deborah Cockrell
1st Place (Tie) Club Favorite - "Top of the Morning" by Jan Carter
3rd Place Club Favorites - "Bright Encounter" by Billie Haggard Jones
March 13, 2026 - Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) celebrated in a ribbon cutting event with O’Reilly Auto Parts on March 13, 2026.
Members of the community gathered with the TACC to welcome O’Reilly Auto Parts to the location and they had an official ribbon cutting at the entrance of the business.
Paul Smith, TACC President, shared his excitement for the business joining the community in Timpson.
“We’re happy that O’Reilly’s chose to come to Timpson to put a store in and we want to try and support them,” said Smith.
“We wish them all the success,” said Debra Smith, Timpson mayor.
The business has had its doors open since November 21, 2025. Billy Moore, Store Manager, introduced members of the staff working at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Timpson including MaKayla Baker, Assistant Manager; Calvin Estes, Assistant Manager; Kent Brown, Retail Service Specialist; Brandon Holt, Delivery Specialist; Trish Goodrum, Merchandiser; and John Nutter, District Manager.
Immediately following the ribbon cutting, Moore presented Debra Smith with a check on behalf of O'Reilly Auto Parts toward the Timpson Food Bank.
The business is open Monday - Saturday from 7:30am until 9pm and Sunday from 9am until 7pm.
O’Reilly Auto Parts in Timpson is located at 739 N 1st Street. For more information and to contact the store call 936-353-0662.
March 12, 2026 - Shelby County Outreach is in need of items for our emergency food boxes. The number of families we have been reaching is pushing 500 monthly.
Some of the items needed are canned vegetables, meats, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, soups, spaghetti noodles, roman noodles, canned chili, hamburger helper, crackers, instant potatoes, and canned tomatoes.
Items can be dropped off at Shelby County Outreach Helping Hands building at 930 Shelbyville Street. For more information please contact us at 936-598-4990. Together we can change lives.
Thank you and Blessings,
Sherry Harding
March 11, 2026 - In keeping with Center Garden Club's monthly goal of sharing nature's beauty with our community, member Carolyn Bounds shared a potted "medley of succulents" to the US Post Office. Pictured is postal employee Samantha receiving the flowerpot of easy-to -care-for succulents.
Submitted by Carolyn Bounds
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