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Three calls received for the JVFD last week
Three calls received for the JVFD last week News Staff Thu, 10/12/2023 - 05:12 Image Body The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department responded to three calls during the week of October 1-7, all of which came in on Monday. At 9:12 a.m. a call was received for...
Passionate bowhunter recalls the topsy-turvy search for 153 inch 10 pointer
Passionate bowhunter recalls the topsy-turvy search for 153 inch 10 pointer News Staff Thu, 10/12/2023 - 05:12 Image Passionate bowhunter recalls the topsy-turvy search for 153 inch 10 pointer Wesley Waggonner with “10-50,” a 153 inch 10 pointer he arrowed on opening day. (Photo courtesy of Joey Waggonner) ...
Out in left field #1
Out in left field #1 Randy Smith Thu, 10/12/2023 - 05:12 Image Body It has been a little while since I retired from the ministry. I certainly miss studying and working on sermons, writing news articles for the local news outlets, and other associated endeavors—but...
Students explore ‘soft skills’ for banking, wealth management
Students explore ‘soft skills’ for banking, wealth management News Staff Thu, 10/12/2023 - 05:12 Image Panel moderator Judy Larson Olson, standing, former Stephen F.Austin State University regent and senior vice president at Woodforest National Bank in The Woodlands, leads the panel discussion “Why Choose Banking” at SFA’s “Bank on Your Future” career exploration day. ...
U.S. Senate candidate to visit Center
U.S. Senate candidate to visit Center News Staff Thu, 10/12/2023 - 05:12 Image U.S. Senate Candidate Theirry Tchenko running against Ted Cruz will be in Center October 12 at 10 am at the Family Traditions Restaurant at 411 Hurst St. Come meet him, ask questions and get answers. Body U.S. Senate Candidate Theirry Tchenko running against Ted Cruz will be in Center October 12 at 10 am at the Family Traditions Restaurant at 411 Hurst St. Come meet him, ask questions and get answers.
VFW breakfast set for Saturday
VFW breakfast set for Saturday News Staff Thu, 10/12/2023 - 05:12 Image Body Members of VFW Post 8904 will have breakfast at Trails End Grocery & RV, 5437 FM 3172, Shelbyville (Huxley) on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. If you are a local veteran, you are invited to attend for some good camaraderie and fellowship. “Breakfast is on us,” said Post Quartermaster Larry Hume. For more information call Hume at 936-332-0349.
Pesticide recertification planned in Nacogdoches
Pesticide recertification planned in Nacogdoches News Staff Thu, 10/12/2023 - 05:12 Image Body The East Texas Agriculture Expo CEU Recertification for licensed pesticide applicators licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture is planned November 1, 2023, at the Nacogdoches Expo Center at 3805 NW Stallings...
CHS junior class moms bake sale set for Sunday
CHS junior class moms bake sale set for Sunday News Staff Thu, 10/12/2023 - 05:12 Image Body A bake sale fundraiser for the class of 2025 is planned for Sunday, Oct. 15 on the parking lot Toledo Automotive NAPA in Center. The fundraiser for the class of 2025 will be organized by the class of 2025 student’s moms. The hours are from 10:30 to 2:00 p.m.
VFW Post 8904 remembers Operation Enduring Freedom
VFW Post 8904 remembers Operation Enduring Freedom News Staff Thu, 10/12/2023 - 05:12 Image Shelby County CFW Post #8904,Auxiliary and friends remembered Operation Enduring Freedom Monday at the Veterans Memorial on 1885 Historic Courthouse grounds. Past Post Commander Mike Langford places the memorial wreath at Monday’s Operation Enduring Freedom remembrance. ...
Poultry Festival Broiler Show raises $193,000
Poultry Festival Broiler Show raises $193,000 Subhead Cori Lawson’s Grand Champion sells for $10,500 Lane Dunn Thu, 10/12/2023 - 05:12 Image The grand champion pen of broilers was exhibited by Cori Lawson of Shelby County 4-H and purchased by...
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