April 22, 2026 - Cook teams from Texas and Louisiana will be competing for prize money this weekend at the Annual Grill Fest Presented by Farmers State Bank at the Windham Civic Center. Cooking starts Friday evening along with the 42 Tournament and Washer Pitching Tournament. Friday night is also Karaoke Night 8-10pm. The Margarita and “Open” Food Competition will be held Friday night 7:00 and 7:30 respectively.
Judging takes place on Saturday starting with the Bloody Mary competition at 10am. There is still time to enter!
April 21, 2026 - Please join Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Alan Scarborough, broker of Scarborough Realty, at a New Business Member Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, April 30th at 11am. Scarborough Realty is located at 1110 Tenaha Street #3, Center, Texas. The public is invited to attend to celebrate.
April 20, 2026 - Start getting ready for the 42 Tournament and the Washer Pitching Tournament this Friday, both Sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank.
The two events will be held on Friday evening, April 24th as a part of the Grill Fest weekend. Registration for the 42 Tournament begins at 5:30pm and the Tournament begins at 6pm. Registration fee is $10 per person/$20 per team. Winning team takes the jackpot prize.
The Washer Pitching Tournament will begin at 7pm. It is $10 per person to participate and the winning team takes the jackpot prize.
April 14, 2026 - For generations, hometown businesses have helped shape our community – creating jobs, serving neighbors and contributing to the character and pride of our towns and county.
April 13, 2026 - Join the Fun at Grill Fest - April 24th and 25th. In addition to sampling great barbeque you can participate in the 42 Tournament and the Washer Pitching Tournament, both sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank.
Both events will be held on Friday evening, April 24th. Registration for the 42 Tournament begins at 5:30pm and the Tournament begins at 6pm. Registration fee is $10 per person / $20 per team. Winning team takes the jackpot prize.
April 13, 2026 - Fire up your grills, start working on your bean recipes, and start mastering your margaritas and bloody mary drinks. Grill Fest 2026, presented by Farmers State Bank, will be held April 25th at the John D. Windham Civic Center with set up and cooking starting on the evening of April 24th. In addition to the food and beverage competitions there will be a Washer Pitching Tournament and 42 Tournament. Steve Adams, Karoke will provide musical entertainment.
March 26, 2026 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors invite the community to celebrate the Grand Opening of the Climate Closet, the newest climate controlled storage facility, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, April 8th at 11am.
Climate Closet is conveniently located on the loop and features climate controlled units, security camera monitoring, keypad entry and a spacious parking lot. There are 56 storage units ranging in size from 8x8 to 15x12, including 10x15 and 10x20 walk through units.
March 16, 2026 - Grill fest 2026 is scheduled for April 24th and 25th at the Windham Civic Center
The Grill Fest sanctioned barbecue cook-off will take place Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th at the Windham Civic Center.
Cook teams may register and enter the contest with a $150 registration fee prior to April 3rd or $200 after that date. You may register up until the day of the Event. The barbecue cook-off is sanctioned by the Lone Star Barbecue Society.
February 16, 2026 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors invite the community to celebrate the Grand Opening of Pineywoods Home Loans, the newest Chamber member, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, February 25 at 11am.
Pineywoods Home Loans is a primary example of what a dream, coupled with hard work, can produce.
February 19, 2026 - A Ribbon Cutting ceremony, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, will be held for Everlume, on Friday, February 27th at 11am. The community is invited to attend.
Everlume, owned by sisters Elizabeth Escobedo and Sandy Fuller, offers a wonderful selection of timeless and affordable clothing and jewelry for women of all ages. From everyday essentials to standout pieces, Everlume aims to focus on pieces that feel effortless, elevated and easy to wear, helping women feel confident, comfortable and uniquely themselves.