Please Help Support Ninuel lay Tyson shop manager, raise funds for the sudden loss of his wife, Sandie guss Lay

Friday, January 28th From 10:30 am until sold out Napa Parking Lot, Center TX

Your choice of a Pulled Pork Sandwich, chips & drink or a leg quarter, Potato salad, beans & Drink $10

SOCCER    SOFTBALL    AND    BASEBALL   SIGNUPS

The Center Recreation Department is proud to announce that the 2022 Spring Soccer, Softball, and Baseball signups will begin soon.

Where?  The Community House

When?

Friday, January 28

Tuesday, February 1

Friday, February 4

All Dates from 5:00 to 7:00pm

BOYS AND GIRLS AGES (4-14) ARE ENCOURAGED TO PLAY

Parents are encouraged to come by City Hall at 617 Tenaha Street to sign up also. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30-4:30pm. If one of the signup dates doesn’t work for you, please come by City Hall before February 11th to sign up. After February 11th, there will be a $15 late fee added to the registration. For more information contact Jason Mitchell, City of Center Recreational Director at 936-590-7196

Cash, Check or Card Accepted

Inscripciones de SOCCER    SOFTBALL    Y    BEISBOL

El Departamento  de Recreación de Center se enorgullece en anunciar que la inscripción para la  temporada de primavera 2022 de soccer, softball y béisbol está por comenzar pronto.   

¿Donde? The Community House

¿Cuando?

Viernes, 28 de enero

Martes, 1 de febrero

Viernes, 4 de febrero

En cada fecha de 5:00 a 7:00pm

Los padres pueden presentarse ala City Hall en 617 Tenaha Street para entregar sus inscripciones. Las horas de oficina son de Lunes-Viernes de 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.  Si alguna de las fechas de regristo no funciona para usted favor de pasar ala oficina antes del 11 de Febrero. Despues del 11 de Febrero abra un recargo de 15$. Para más información favor de comunicarse con Jason Mitchell, Director del Departamento de Recreación para la Ciudad de Center, al número 936-590-7196

Aceptamos tarjeta de credito or dinero en efectivo.

Congratulations to Shelbyville students Ava Silva and Aubree Camp for state U.I.L. congress honors and awards. In conference AA, Aubree Camp placed 4th and Ava Silva placed 3rd and was awarded best presiding officer at an awards ceremony held at the Texas state capitol building. Congress is an individual contest in a large group setting. It models the legislative process of democracy, specifically, the United States Congress. Within this mock legislative assembly competition, contestants draft legislation (proposed laws and position statements), and they research the docket of bills and resolutions dealing with real-world social and political policies prior to the contest to prepare their speeches. At the tournament, students caucus in committees, deliver formal discourse on the merits and disadvantages of each piece of legislation and vote to pass or defeat the measures they have examined. The presiding officer is similar to the role of the speaker of the house and is elected by their peers to run the chamber of student representatives. The state congress tournament is held over a two-day period and amounts to twelve hours of speaking competition. Shelbyville Speech and Debate is coached by Emily Sowell.

Congratulations to the Joaquin Varsity Cheerleaders! The cheerleaders attended the UIL Spirit State Competition for the first time on Thursday, January 13th and placed 3rd overall in 2A. The cheerleaders competed against 52 other 2A schools in their division. We are so proud to be able to say that they not only made finals in their first year participating, but placed overall! Way to go Joaquin Varsity!

An announcement from Excelsior ISD:

Due to the number of active COVID-19 cases affecting our staff and students and in an effort to mitigate the potential for significant spread among our Excelsior Family, we will be closing our campus of Excelsior ISD for the beginning of next week. This closure will provide for the safety of our students and staff; as well as to make certain that we have appropriate staff available for the campus. We are currently working with the custodial  department to ensure that all equipment and buildings are cleaned and sanitized before the return of students on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

The district will be closed Monday, January 17, through Wednesday, January 19, and we expect to reopen Thursday, January 20. Please stay informed on Shelby County Today for more information in case the situation changes.

We ask that you use this time to quarantine and screen your children at home. If your child should test positive for COVID-19, please contact the campus 936-598-5866.

Center Independent School District made this announcement on Friday:

Center Independent School District is going to close school from Monday, January 17, 2022 until Wednesday, January 19, 2022. As with many organizations we have people who have caught COVID, the Flu, Strep and other communicable diseases. At this time, we are having a difficult time covering all of our classes.

Monday, January 17, 2022, Center ISD was scheduled to be out in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We have decided to remain closed Tuesday and Wednesday of next week in an effort for some to get over their sickness and return to work. We also plan to have our facilities deep cleaned by our custodial services.

Our main problem is covering classes. We will continue extracurricular activities, as long as the coaches, sponsors, and students stay well.

Due to the number of active COVID-19 cases affecting our staff and students and in an effort to mitigate the potential for significant spread among our Excelsior Family, we will be closing our campus of Excelsior ISD for the beginning of next week. This closure will provide for the safety of our students and staff; as well as to make certain that we have appropriate staff available for the campus. We are currently working with the custodial  department to ensure that all equipment and buildings are cleaned and sanitized before the return of students on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

The district will be closed Monday, January 17, through Wednesday, January 19, and we expect to reopen Thursday, January 20. Please stay informed on Shelby County Today for more information in case the situation changes.

We ask that you use this time to quarantine and screen your children at home. If your child should test positive for COVID-19, please contact the campus 936-598-5866.

Excelsior ISD’s priority remains the safety and well-being of our students and staff.

All programs of Shelby County Outreach Ministries will be closed on Monday,
January 17th, in observance of Martin Luther King Day.  We are sorry for
the inconvenience.  Thank you and have a blessed holiday.

*Pastor Josh Crawford*
*Administrative Assistant *
*Shelby County Outreach Ministries, Inc.*
*P.O. Box 1029 Center, TX 75935*

Panola College is seeking a number of alumni to feature on outdoor banners
during its seventy-fifth anniversary festivities this fall. The banners
will be displayed on light posts across campus.

“We are looking forward to featuring alumni who span Panola College’s
seventy-five-year history,” said Jessica Pace, Vice President of
Institutional Advancement. “This is a great opportunity for us to showcase
our alumni’s accolades to our students and the community while we
commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the College.”

Panola College was established in 1947, and later launched off-campus
locations in Center and Marshall, Texas. A lineup of events is scheduled
for this fall on the Carthage campus to celebrate the milestone
anniversary, including an outdoor event that will be open to the public.
Information regarding the events will be announced in the coming months.

Alumni who are interested in being featured on an outdoor banner, or those
who would like to submit a nomination, may complete the online form found
at bit.ly/pcfeaturedalumni. The form will close on Feb. 28.

Panola College is seeking a number of alumni to feature on outdoor banners
during its seventy-fifth anniversary festivities this fall. The banners
will be displayed on light posts across campus.

“We are looking forward to featuring alumni who span Panola College’s
seventy-five-year history,” said Jessica Pace, Vice President of
Institutional Advancement. “This is a great opportunity for us to showcase
our alumni’s accolades to our students and the community while we
commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the College.”

Panola College was established in 1947, and later launched off-campus
locations in Center and Marshall, Texas. A lineup of events is scheduled
for this fall on the Carthage campus to celebrate the milestone
anniversary, including an outdoor event that will be open to the public.
Information regarding the events will be announced in the coming months.

Alumni who are interested in being featured on an outdoor banner, or those
who would like to submit a nomination, may complete the online form found
at bit.ly/pcfeaturedalumni. The form will close on Feb. 28.

At 12:18am on Wednesday, January 12, 2021 the Joaquin Volunteer Fire
Department was dispatched to an RV on fire at the intersection of FM 139
and County Road 3385. A few minutes later the JVFD was paged again and
informed that the fire had spread to the RV owners truck and the nearby
woods.
Once on the scene the JVFD put out the blaze with the help from DeSoto Fire
District #1.
The owner of the RV escaped the fire safety with his dog, but his truck and
RV were both total losses.

Shelbyville ISD Recognizes School Board

The month of January is proclaimed School Board Recognition Month to emphasize the importance of the men and women across the state of Texas who serve on school boards.  Shelbyville I.S.D. students benefit every day from the dedication and commitment to public education of our local trustees.  Our current board members are Etola Jones, President, 12 years; Mark Bohannon, Vice-President, 8 years; Joey Lawson, Secretary, 9 years; Joe Tom Schillings, 13 years; Tim Bradshaw, 8 years;

Chris Koltonski, 6 years; and Lori Alvis, 3 years.  These men and women sit through meetings, read reports, listen to parents’ concerns, and do hard work to benefit the students and the community.  They serve without pay, giving of their time and expertise to ensure that young Texans have the skills needed for lifelong success.  These local citizens are elected by the community to make critical decisions that directly affect the future of our youth.  At this time, we say thank you to these dedicated volunteers.  We appreciate their generous sharing of time and energy.  They truly do “rise above” for our schools.  “Thank You” to the Shelbyville I.S.D. School Board.

The boil water notice for the Denning Water System has been rescinded. The problem has been resolved and the water is now safe to drink.

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ORIGINAL NOTICE:

Due to electrical issues, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the  Denning Rural Water System  PWS  # 2030004 to notify ALL customers to boil their water prior to consumption (eg., washing hands/ face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc).  Children, seniors and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.  The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.

In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customer that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received the notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses).  You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Denning Rural Water System at 220 W. Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas, 75972, or call 936-288-0489 or Charles Sharp at 936-201-5001.