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41st Annual River City Fest kicks off in Logansport this Friday
41st Annual River City Fest kicks off in Logansport this Friday Annika Bloys Thu, 05/09/2024 - 06:30 Image 41st Annual River City Fest kicks off in Logansport this Friday 41st Annual River City Fest kicks off in Logansport this Friday 41st Annual River City Fest kicks off in Logansport...
Benefit planned for Kutter Milford
Benefit planned for Kutter Milford News Staff Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:20 Image Body A benefit event is planned for the Milford family on Sunday, May 4, 2024, in Timpson Square. Kutter Milford was severely injured in a car accident on Monday, April 29, suffering severe...
Local students graduating at Unitversity of Texas - Tyler
Local students graduating at Unitversity of Texas - Tyler News Staff Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:20 Image Body Five Shelby County students are listed as graduates of The University of Texas at Tyler this weekend at the UT Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts...
Shelbyville I.S.D. accepting student transfers
Shelbyville I.S.D. accepting student transfers News Staff Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:20 Image Body Parents of students living outside the Shelbyville Independent School District who wish their children to attend Shelbyville Schools during the 2024-2025 school year must request transfer no later than June 3, 2024. This applies to both old and new transfer students. New transfers who are approved will be required to pay tuition to attend. To request paperwork, please call the superintendent’s office at 936598-2641, see school website, or request paperwork by emailing to: debbieg@shelbyville. k12.tx.us
Scrap Happy Quilters meeting set for May 4
Scrap Happy Quilters meeting set for May 4 News Staff Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:20 Image Body Scrap Happy Quilters will meet Saturday May 4 at 9:00 a.m. at the James-Antioch Community House. This month’s lesson will “Learning how to machine bind a quilt.” We are...
Ring ceremony for State Champion Timpson Bears
Ring ceremony for State Champion Timpson Bears Dennis Phillips Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:20 Image Family, friends and fans of teh Timpson Bears gather this past Tuesday to celebrate with their favorite team during the ring award ceremony and autograph session with players, coaches and managers. Dennis Phillips | The Light and Champion The fantastic and beautiful 2023 State...
Giving Day raises $3.54 million for area nonprofits
Giving Day raises $3.54 million for area nonprofits News Staff Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:20 Image Body Nonprofits in East Texas benefited from the generosity of 5,903 donors during East Texas Giving Day, the region’s recognized day of giving to support local nonprofits. The online fundraising...
Ribbon Cutting and Book Sale at Library
Ribbon Cutting and Book Sale at Library Subhead Book sale began this past Tuesday and runs through May 4 News Staff Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:20 Image Rotary Club President Steve Waters, joined by Rotary Member Hollie Adams, commented on...
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 ...
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