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Pleasant Grove planning Winter Fest
Pleasant Grove planning Winter Fest News Staff Wed, 12/27/2023 - 19:59 Image Body Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church would like to invite you and your family to the first Winter Fest. There will be candy, games, a cake walk, a fire for S’mores, and other wonderful things! The date for Winter Fest is December 30 beginning at 5 p.m. at Pleasant Grove MBC located at 1440 CR 1470, Timpson between Center and Timpson. For more information or any questions, contact Bro. Josh Crawford at 936-572-5303 or find him on Facebook.
TAGHS new officers installed
TAGHS new officers installed News Staff Wed, 12/27/2023 - 19:59 Image Body The Timpson Area Genealogical and Heritage Society (TAGHS) installed 2024 officers and board members at a Christmas luncheon held at Timpson First Baptist Church. Those installed were President Elizabeth Goff; Vice-President Jan Barrett;...
Center student named to Midwestern State honor roll
Center student named to Midwestern State honor roll News Staff Wed, 12/27/2023 - 19:59 Image Body Kathy Luna of Center was named to the Provost’s Honor Roll for the fall semester at Midwestern State University where she is a Radiologic Technology major. Midwestern State University recognized...
Wildlife officials respond to CWD detection, whitetail depopulation
Wildlife officials respond to CWD detection, whitetail depopulation News Staff Wed, 12/27/2023 - 19:59 Image Cutlines: (Bucks in Pen) — TPWD recently euthanized a total of 89 deer at its prized research facility at the Kerr WMA, including 38 bucks, 36 does and 15 fawns. The deer herd was euthanized following the confirmation of chronic wasting disease in a 14-month-old buck. TPWD said postmortem testing of the...
Bears State Championship celebrated in new 24 page special section
Bears State Championship celebrated in new 24 page special section Subhead Included with this edition Dennis Phillips Wed, 12/27/2023 - 19:59 Image The new Timpson Bears State Championship special section included in this week’s newspaper. Dennis Phillips | Light...
A look back at 2023 as it draws to a close
A look back at 2023 as it draws to a close News Staff Wed, 12/27/2023 - 19:59 Image Fire destroyed the largest building at the Portacool production facility in Center during June. Fire departments from Center and neighboring communities spent the afternoon bring the fire under control. Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department photo ...
Timpson’s Therwhanger named THSCA Coach of the Week for December 14
Timpson’s Therwhanger named THSCA Coach of the Week for December 14 Staff Report Wed, 12/27/2023 - 19:59 Image Timpson’s Therwhanger named THSCA Coach of the Week for December 14 Body ...
Timpson High School's Kerry Therwhanger selected as Coach of the Week
Timpson High School's Kerry Therwhanger selected as Coach of the Week News Staff Thu, 12/21/2023 - 12:27 Image Timpson High School's Kerry Therwhanger selected as Coach of the Week Body ...
Tenaha Holiday Hoops
Tenaha Holiday Hoops Joanna Huckabee Wed, 12/20/2023 - 20:00 Image Body We are just a couple of weeks away from one of the largest and most competitive 1A-3A High School Basketball tournaments in the state of Texas, the 14th Annual Tenaha ISD Holiday Hoops. Where...
Veterans Service Office hours
Veterans Service Office hours Sherry Riley Wed, 12/20/2023 - 20:00 Image Body The Shelby County Veterans Service Office is located at 266 Nacogdoches Street, in Center. However, Veterans are free to choose their Veterans Service Organization Representative and where they wish to file their claims or receive information. Standard office hours are 7:3 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Veterans and their family members are seen by appointment only Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To book an appointment call 936-598-6530 during office hours. The office is closed 11:00 to 12:00 daily for the lunch hour. The office will be closed December 20 through 26 for the Christmas Holidays. We wish all Veterans and their family members, as well as all Shelby County residents a very Merry Christmas.
Samford lodge delivers water to the Center PD
Samford lodge delivers water to the Center PD News Staff Wed, 12/20/2023 - 20:00 Image Members of the Sam Samford Lodge No. 149 in Center presented the Center Police Department with another pallet of bottled water Monday, Dec. 18. The local lodge delivers bottled water to Shelby County first responders throughout the year. Sam Samford Lodge Worshipful Master Paul Reagan and Past Worshipful Master Ron Barker delivered the water that was unloaded by members of the Center Police Department. The water was donated Brookshire Brothers in Center. Veronica Davis | The Light and Champion) Body
College entrance immunizations
College entrance immunizations News Staff Wed, 12/20/2023 - 20:00 Image Body The Center ISD released Information this week for juniors and seniors regarding MCV4 (meningitis) immunization required for college entrance. Student immunizations will be available Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024. Deadline to sign up is Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. All insurance policies will be verified, please sign up with the link if you plan to participate. If you plan to pay out of pocket, please submit your information and put “NA” in all insurance blanks. Without insurance, cost is $10 per shot through18 years of age. Ages 19 and up self-pay adult prices. For more information, contact Aurora Concepts, LLC, 233 Hurst St. Suite B, Center, TX 75935. Phone 936-598-3296. • Please sign up using the following link: https://form.jotform.com/ auroraconcepts/student-vaccine- consent?School=Center%20 ISD
Christmas Emergency Blood Drive on Dec. 22
Christmas Emergency Blood Drive on Dec. 22 News Staff Wed, 12/20/2023 - 20:00 Image Body Come help us Save Lives! The Holidays are an important time to donate due to the high demand for blood in hospitals. Please try to make time in your busy holiday...
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