September 7, 2017 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce announces the Chicken Cooking Contest, sponsored by Tyson Foods. On Super Wednesday, September 27, 2017 immediately following the 41st East Texas Poultry Festival Doo Dah parade, sponsored by Center Tire Company. The event will be held on the east side of the historic downtown Center square.  In the event of inclement weather, the event will move to the active Shelby County Courthouse community room.

August 14, 2017 - The deadline to apply for an Arts and Crafts vendor booth at the 41st East Texas Poultry Festival, sponsored by Farmers State Bank, has been extended to Friday, September 1. The festival will take place October 5-7 on the historic downtown Center Square. Limited spaces are still available and the applications are being accepted at the Shelby County Chamber office. Gold Sponsors for the Festival are City of Center and Tyson Foods.

August 11, 2017 - Start testing out your Chicken Recipes for the 41st Poultry Festival Cooking Contest sponsored by Tyson Foods. Chicken dishes can be grilled, baked, fried, in a casserole, in a dip – any way you love to cook and eat chicken. The Chicken Cooking Contest is open for participation in three categories: Youth (ages 8-13), High School Youth (ages 14-17) and Adult (age 18 and above).

July 11, 2017 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce invites the Public and Chamber members to a ribbon cutting at Center Glass to welcome new owners Anna and Justin Lee.

The ribbon cutting will be held on Wednesday, July 26 at 10:00 a.m. at 1414 Southview Circle in Center.

July 7, 2017 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce would like to announce that Center Glass is under new ownership.  As of July 1, Justin and Anna Lee became the new owners of the company. The public and Chamber members will be invited to a ribbon cutting to celebrate the new ownership at a later date.