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Alex’s Lemonade Stand fund raiser set for May 15
Alex’s Lemonade Stand fund raiser set for May 15 News Staff Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:20 Image Body Second grade students at F.L. Moffett are once again hosting Alex’s Lemonade Stand. This non-profit organization helps to find a cure for childhood cancer. Last year, FLM’s second grade...
VFW fish fry for vets and first responders set for this Saturday at noon
VFW fish fry for vets and first responders set for this Saturday at noon News Staff Wed, 04/24/2024 - 21:30 Image Body Shelby County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 invites all local veterans and first responders to a fish fry Saturday, April 27 at noon. The event will take place at the VFW Post Home located at 617 Highway 96 North in Center.
Sardis Homecoming and Fish Fry planned May 4
Sardis Homecoming and Fish Fry planned May 4 News Staff Wed, 04/24/2024 - 21:30 Image Body The Sardis Cemetery Annual Homecoming and Fish Fry will be May 4, 2024 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Catfish plates will be $12 each and include fish, fries, beans, and dessert with tea or water. Make plans now to come and bring your family for a great day of fellowship and food. Donations are always welcome. They are used for the upkeep of the cemetery. All donations can be mailed to 6034 FM 414, Center, TX 75935 Cookbooks will be available for $15 each. Hope to see you there. For more information, contact Lanell Rash at 936590-8909.
Shelby County Go Texan ‘Spring Fling’ planned May 4
Shelby County Go Texan ‘Spring Fling’ planned May 4 News Staff Wed, 04/24/2024 - 21:30 Image Body Friends of Shelby County Go Texan will present “Spring Fling” Saturday Night, May 4 at the John D. Windham Civic Center in Center. A 100-gun raffle will be...
Old Sardis Cemetery Annual Homecoming May 5
Old Sardis Cemetery Annual Homecoming May 5 News Staff Wed, 04/24/2024 - 21:30 Image Body The historical Old Sardis Cemetery of San Augustine County will hold its annual homecoming with dinner on the grounds on Sunday, May 5, 2024. The association business meeting will be...
Rumored threat at CHS termed “no perceived threat”
Rumored threat at CHS termed “no perceived threat” News Staff Wed, 04/24/2024 - 21:30 Image Body According to a Facebook post by Center High School, “A situation has been investigated in response to a rumored threat at Center High School. Proper steps have been taken to maximize student safety. There is no perceived threat to our students in relation to this incident.” Classes are meeting according to schedule Wednesday, and nothing further has been released by the school or law enforcement agencies.
Library / Rotary ribbon cutting, book sale kickoff April 30
Library / Rotary ribbon cutting, book sale kickoff April 30 News Staff Wed, 04/24/2024 - 21:30 Image Body Renovation of the Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library Redditt Room will be celebrated with the Rotary Club of Center Tuesday, April 30 at noon. Plus, the library’s...
A publication is coming that is years in the making
A publication is coming that is years in the making News Staff Wed, 04/24/2024 - 21:30 Image Constable Pct. 5, Josh Tipton is slated to be the first officer featured in the new Jail Times which will be published and available on May 1, 2024. Annika Bloys | The Light and Champion ...
County reviews historic courthouse restoration
County reviews historic courthouse restoration David Danley Wed, 04/24/2024 - 21:30 Image The county is considering a restoration to execute needed repairs and bring the 1885 Historic Shelby County courthouse up to current state historical accessibility codes. The projected cost revealed in last week’s meeting would be $7 million funded by grants with the county’s share at $1 million. Andi Foster | Light and Champion ...
Roughrider Scholarship Foundation and Bone Hill Foundation 2024 scholarships announced
Roughrider Scholarship Foundation and Bone Hill Foundation 2024 scholarships announced News Staff Mon, 04/22/2024 - 11:03 Image Body Alease Copelin / Roughrider Scholarship Foundation Roughrider Scholarship Foundation and Bone Hill Foundation 2024 scholarships were announced at an awards program April 10, 2024. They include: Vivian Aguilar - In...
Texas: destination for big bass hunters
Texas: destination for big bass hunters News Staff Fri, 04/19/2024 - 09:33 Image Five Top 25 bass have been reeled in at Lake O.H. Ivie in the last three years. Shawn Strength’s 16.65 pounder caught in November 2023 is the most recent. It’s ranked No. 14. (Photos courtesy Dalton Smith) ...
Timpson Frontier Days is set for July 4-7
Timpson Frontier Days is set for July 4-7 News Staff Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:17 Image Body Timpson invites everyone to the Miss Frontier Days Pageant Thursday, June 13 at 7 p.m. at the Timpson High School Auditorium. Admission is free. Plus, a “receipt raffle” will be conducted at the pageant. Here’s how it works: • Spend money anywhere in Timpson on Thursday June 13; it doesn’t matter, just buy something in town. • Save your receipt and write your name on it. • Come to the pageant Thursday night at 7 p.m. and drop your receipt(s) in the raffle box. • Your receipts will serve as your raffle ticket, and you will have the chance to win some awesome prizes. • You must be present to win. Come out and support Timpson and the contestants at the pageant.
Shelby SWCD scholarship applications requested
Shelby SWCD scholarship applications requested News Staff Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:17 Image Body The Shelby Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship. The Shelby SWCD Scholarship is open to college students who are working toward a degree in the natural...
Shelbyville golfer advances to regional
Shelbyville golfer advances to regional News Staff Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:17 Image Shelbyville golfer advances to regional Body Addie Lloyd from Shelbyville High School has qualified as a regional qualifier in gold and is competing in the UIL Region III-2A Golf Tournament Monday April 15-18 in
Tiger Athletics; Tenaha Athletes making news
Tiger Athletics; Tenaha Athletes making news Subhead Tenaha Athletes Advance in area track meet News Staff Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:17 Image Tiger Athletics; Tenaha Athletes making news Body Congratulations Tenaha athletes Decaden Cooks, DJ Cooks, Trace Holmes, and Pooh Moore on finishing in 1st place in the area track meet and advancing to the Regional Track Meet next week. Way to go.
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