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September 30, 2023 - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian crash that occurred on Farm-to-Market Road 2694, near the 760-mile marker, that occurred, September 29, 2023. The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 9:10am, a 2011 GMC pickup driven by Samuel Furlow, 64,...

September 30, 2023 - The Class of 1988 is meeting at the Farmers State Motor Bank to decorate the float at 2pm for the parade today, September 30. Parade begins at 4. Bring candy and a big smile!. From 7:00 pm until 11:30pm, the class is hosting a social at...

October is knocking on the door, but Summer 2023 is not letting it in. The temperatures in East Texas are about 10 degrees above average for this time of year, and that's where they are expected to stay through the first few days of the new month. Relief on the...

September 29, 2023 - Week 6 of Shelby County Varsity Football Scores.

September 29, 2023 - The Shelby County Commissioners have lifted the burn ban during their meeting held September 29, 2023. Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, moved to lift the burn ban effective today, September 29, 2023, and Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4, seconded the motion. Those who burn are encouraged...

September 29, 2023 - Center High School introduces the 2023 Homecoming Court. The coronation ceremony will be held pre-game at 7:00pm Friday, September 29, 2023. The Center will play Rusk for their homecoming game this Friday, September 29 with a 7:30pm game time. Homecoming Queen Candidates are:. Homecoming Duchesses are:

September 25, 2023 - State Highway 7 (SH7) East at the intersection of CR 1656 was the scene of a reported major two-vehicle crash Friday, September 22, 2023. First responders to the scene of the crash were Center Police Department (CPD) officers and Center Fire Department (CFD) personnel. One pickup truck remained in the middle of the eastbound traffic lane and another involved had left the roadway and traveled through a fence at the edge of the Center Municipal Airport.

September 28, 2023 - Shelbyville Class Reunion, 4th Saturday in October. Admission $10 ea. Attention! New Time! Doors open at 11am for visiting. Meal furnished at 12:30pm. Please confirm by Oct. 15. For more information contact: Ann (936) 488-1641 bradmar48@gmail.com.

Prayer at the Shelbyville flagpole News Staff Thu, 09/28/2023 - 05:14 Image Faculty, students and community members gathered at the Shelbyville ISD flagpole Wednesday morning to pray for the school and community. (Photo submitted by Debbie Gilchrist) Body Faculty, students and community members gathered at the Shelbyville ISD flagpole Wednesday morning to pray for the school and community.

The Center Roughriders varsity football team gained a 76-48 District 8 4A-2 win over the visiting Rusk Eagles on Friday. The win gives Center a 2-0 conference mark and a 5-1 season record. Center drove the ball in the early going but Eagle Bricion Griffin recovered a CHS fumble to...

In the fourth quarter, the Timpson Bears lead San Augustine, 72-6.

It’s Poultry Festival time in Center Subhead Events are underway, set up plans announced News Staff Thu, 09/28/2023 - 05:14 Image It’s Poultry Festival time in Center ...

"The JC Lewis Construction Surplus Auction consists of equipment and tools for big jobs, or everyday around the house use and include construction equipment, hand tools, building supplies, and so many more miscellaneous items and equipment!. This is an ONLINE ONLY auction. Previews will be held Thursday, September 28th, and...

This American auto trail explores a route along the Kansas City Southern Railway, from Zwolle to Leesville, Louisiana. For more of our Auto Trails and Slow Travels guides, available in print or eBook format, use one of the links below:. Follow us on Twitter (X) for video posts or visit...

JVFD responds to six calls for the week News Staff Thu, 09/28/2023 - 05:14 Image JVFD responds to six calls for the week The JVFD assisted with emergency services at a two tractor-trailer accident Sunday on the Haslam Strip. One of the rigs was on its side partially in a saltwater disposal driveway and the other was still...

September 28, 2023 - Noble Children’s Services celebrated opening at their new location at 1306 Louisiana Street with a ribbon cutting event hosted by the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce September 13, 2023. Deborah Chadwick, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce President, welcomed and introduced the owner Elizabeth Andrusick, B.A.,...

SHELBY COUNTY HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES News Staff Thu, 09/28/2023 - 05:14 Image Body CHS Updates CHS homecoming pep rally Friday, Sept. 29, from 1:50-2:20. Doors will open to the public at 1:35. The Homecoming Coronation Ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. Sweethearts and beau photos representing campus...

September 28, 2023 - West Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department will have a booth at the East Texas Poultry Festival and will have tickets for a two gun drawing - Ruger 556 AR Rifle and a Springfield xdmi 9mm. Tickets are $10 each or six for $50. Need not be present to win.

Yard of the Month News Staff Thu, 09/28/2023 - 05:14 Image The Center Garden Club has selected the home of Balwinder and Jita Randhawa as yard of the moth for September. Located on the quiet street of Twilight Lane, the wellmanicured lawn and sculptured boxwood hedges in spherical form line the curved walkway. Yucca plants line the beds near the front door as well as a rose...

The district stage of football season is now in full swing. Teams have begun battling it out with their district opponents to determine playoff seeding. With a limited number of playoff spots available to each district, every game counts from this point forward. Last Friday night the Shelbyville Dragons played...