“25 years ago today, on March 24th, 1999, NATO launched an air campaign called Operation Allied Force,” Post Commander Richard Lundie welcomed those attending, led the opening prayer and the pledge of allegiance. “Twenty-five years ago,” Lundie said, “On March 24, 1999, NATO launched an air…
Permitting and requirements for donation boxes led the agenda for Center’s city council meeting Monday. Approved was a draft establishing definitions and requirements dealing with trash, debris and nuisance issues prompting citizen complaints. According to the city, donation drop boxes by…
Shelby County Commissioners approved the hiring of deputy constable for Precinct 5 at the Wednesday, March 20 meeting. Josh Tipton, Constable Pct. 5, requested the deputy. “(His name is) John Pope, he has 20 years’ experience in law enforcement and lives in Timpson,” Tipton said. “Perfect fit.…
The Piney Woods Photographic Society (PWPS) regular monthly meeting was Saturday, March 16. The March Challenge was “Still Life Photography” and included was a workshop on “Landscapes Cloud Photography.” Challenge photos were submitted by club members for discussion and voting for club favorites…
The Saint John Episcopal Church Good Friday service is set for noon Friday, March 29 and Easter Sunday Service will be at 9 a.m. The Saint John Episcopal Church is located on 96-South just past Southview Circle. Everyone is welcome.
The Hawthorn Missionary Baptist Church youth are conducting a bake sale Friday March 29 at the NAPA parking lot from 9 a.m. until all items are gone. A good selection of home baked goodies will be available. Proceeds will benefit the church youth’s plans to attend church camp this summer. Thank you…
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary will host a wreath-laying ceremony Friday, March 29, 2024, to remember those who served in the Vietnam War. The event will take place at the Veterans Memorial on the lawn of the 1885 Historic Courthouse ion Center at 10:00 a.m. The Vietnam War…
Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Auxiliary will pay a solemn tribute to those who served during “Operation Restore Hope” with a wreath laying at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the 1885 Historic Courthouse in Center on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 10 a.m.…
We are and have been in that season of the year that we often refer to as the “Easter Season.” This coming Sunday is what is almost universally referred to as “Easter Sunday.” To be sure, the world has made a great thing and big deal of Easter Sunday. This is a time when the world focuses a little…
Shelbyville High School students competed at the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association State Meet in San Antonio on March 23, 2024. The Number Sense team earned second place team in the 1A/2A division. Individually. Kason Parker earned first place in the senior division and had the highest…
Shelbyville high school students will compete for top honors during the 2024 District 23AA UIL Academic Spring Meet April 3 at Stephen F. Austin State Univeristy. The UIL Academic District Meets bring students together to compete in more than 23 college level academic contests that cover every…
Permitting and requirements for donation boxes led the agenda for Center’s city council meeting…
Shelby County Commissioners approved the hiring of deputy constable for Precinct 5 at the Wednesday…
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Quilters meet April 1

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The Scrap Happy Quilters will meet Saturday, April 6 at 9:00 a.m. at the James-Antioch Community House. This month, quilters will be working will be working on lap quilts as Christmas gifts for the residents of Focused Care in Center, as well as Quilts of Valor for Veterans.

A Story Worth Telling

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“My memory isn’t faulty; it just goes on vacation more often than I do.” — I would tell you who said that. But I forget.

Finding community in the community

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The time I’ve spent in Shelby County has now been close to 35 years, including the year I lived here in 1981 staying with my parents. Mom and Dad discovered the comfort and joy of living in a small town following many years of fighting traffic, high crime rates, and invisible neighbors in a growing metropolis of three million plus.

Irma Carmona Garcia

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August 13, 1975 March 19, 2024 Irma Carmona Garcia, 48, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Center. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m.

Wavha Barbe Davis-Pickel

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August 29, 1937 March 15, 2024 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Wavha Barbe Davis-Pickel on March 15, 2024, in Cedar Park, Texas. She was born on August 29, 1937, in Center, Shelby County, Texas, to her loving parents, Roland E.