High School Basketball Playoffs Friday
Class 4A Area Championship (Boys)
Center 73, Mexia 77 2OT
Class 2A Area Championship (Boys)
Tenaha 63, San Augustine 49
Region Quarter-final: Tenaha vs. New Summerfield, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Hallsville
Shelbyville 58, West Sabine 68
Class 2A Region Semi-Final (Girls)
Shelbyville 21, LaPoynor 74
Class 3A Region Semi-Final (Girls)
Central Heights 39, Rockdale 51
Lewis Fain Ramsey, 90, of Longview, TX, passed away Tuesday, February 24,2015, in Texas City, TX.
Funeralservices will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 28, 2015, at TaylorFuneral Home, Timpson, with Bro. Randy Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Tennessee Cemetery, Timpson,TX.
Born March 31, 1924, in Joaquin, Texas, Fain Ramsey was the son of thelate John Jackson and Sarah Jane (Ferguson) Ramsey. He was one of seven children. Mr. Ramsey graduated from Joaquin HighSchool. After serving in the United States Army during WWII, Mr. Fain returned to Joaquin to work with his brothers building homes in the Houston area.
Mr. Ramsey met his soul mate and was marriedto Sybil Lee Culberson Ramsey until the Lord called her home in 2002. They moved to Longview, Texas where Fain wasself-employed as a cabinet maker and owned his own cabinet shop before retiringfinally at the age of 79. He enjoyed fishing any opportunity he had to doso. He spent much time on the Sabine River catching big ones.
Fain also loved travelling to Alaska and the scenerythat was in Alaska. Mr. Ramsey made manytrips to and from Alaska by himself and withhis brother before his health failed. Mr.Fain was a life-long member of First Presbyterian Church of Longview, Texas andloved his church dearly.
Survivors include daughter, Susan Carr and husband Raymond of Kenai,Alaska, 7 nephews, and two neices. In additionto his parents, Fain was preceded in death by his loving wife of 29 years, twobrothers and four sisters.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given to FirstPresbyterian Church, 301 North Center St, Longview, Texas, 75601 or the AmericanCancer Society.
The Paxton Water System has cancelled the Boil Notice that was issued earlier this week for customers in the Joaquin area that were without water on Feb. 25.
Jasper, Texas - For many nursing home residents, someone to talk to is all they need. An ombudsman, a member of a group of volunteer resident advocates who work with nursing home residents, is just that someone.
Ombudsmen work with 41 nursing facilities throughout the Deep East Texas Region and 19 assisted living facilities. Each volunteer is paired with a facility, and visits that facility two hours every week.
Training to become a volunteer ombudsmen is provided free of charge by the Area Agency on Aging. Volunteers are mentored on how to speak with residents and handle complaints working at their own pace.
The heart of the program is patient advocacy. Ombudsmen work closely with residents, their families and the facility to address concerns and problems and advocate for resident’s rights. It’s about getting problems resolved before the State gets involved.
For example, if a resident is complaining about not getting enough water, the ombudsman would discuss this with the administrative staff to correct any substantiated issue. Any issues that cannot be resolved at the local level goes to the state level, those circumstances are rare. Ombudsmen in the Deep East Texas Region resolved 96 percent of complaints received last year. The job of an ombudsman is to make sure the quality of care received is up to standard and every resident has someone who is on their side, and someone who will listen to them and understand where they’re coming from.
Are you concerned about the needs of older people? Can you work with all types of people? Do you like to follow problems through to resolution?
Be a Volunteer Ombudsman! Learn to advocate for people living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities or do you need assistance in solving a problem in a nursing home, contact Charlotte McGalin, Managing Local Ombudsman with the Deep East Texas Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-256-6848 ext. 5305 or 409/384-5704 ext. 5305.
Alto Track Meet Results – The Varsity Bears and Lady Bears track team recently competed in the Alto track meet. The results are as follows:
Bryan Torres placed second in shot put.
JOSIE MEJIA placed third in discus.
Taujhmon Earl placed fourth in the 100 meter dash and first in the 200 meter dash.
Eric Gossett placed fourth in the 100 meter dash and first in the 200 meter dash.
James Marshall placed fourth in the 110 meter hurdles and second in the 300 meter hurdles.
Jasmine Rogers placed second in the 200 meter dash, third in the 100 meter dash and third in the triple jump.
Justus Osby placed fourth in the long jump.
Cedesha Curtis placed fifth in the 100 meter dash.
Congratulations to all these outstanding athletes for representing Timpson High School so well!
February 27, 2015- Area VBBB vs San Augustine @ Joaquin 8:00 pm (Games start
at 6:30 pm)
February 28, 2015-Lady Soccer vs Robert E Lee at Tyler Lee Stadium @ 1:00 pm
March 2, 2015-JH Track vs West Sabine
March 3, 2015-Boys Regional Q-Final
March 5, 2015-Gary Base Ball Tournament in Gary
March 6, 2015-Base Ball Tournament in Gary; HS Track vs Gilmer; Shelby
County Live Stock Show-Sale
March 9, 2015-JH Boys Track; Baseball vs Gary Home
Rivalry Night For the Tiger Nation
Shelbyville, West Sabine, San Augustine, and Tenaha…. All together IN JOAQUIN!!. It doesn’t get any better than that mix for rivals and playoff basketball fun. Tonight in Joaquin at 6:30 PM, District 22-2A foe Shelbyville will take on West Sabine in an Area Basketball playoff game. We tell you that to encourage you to get there early for a parking spot!!!!
Because……
At 8:00 PM, it Tigers and Wolves!!!! Tenaha will take on San Augustine in the night cap at Ram Gymnasium for the Area Championship. The Tigers are fresh off of a 77-46 beating of Cushing in Bi-District and the Wolves enjoyed the first round bye.
Beware Tiger Nation and please be on your best behavior. The Tigers are sharing a side of the gym with Shelbyville as both teams will be dressed as the visitors tonight!!!
Let’s see if the Maroon army can outnumber all the others and bust the seams of Joaquin’s gym.
Watch for the yearbook order forms being sent out this coming Monday
Yearbooks are on sale for $40 until March 27th! After that, the price goes
up to $45.
Senior Ad space is also available for purchase in the yearbook. The
deadline to order a senior ad is also March 27th. The prices for ads are as
follows:
1/8 page ad-$40
1/4 page ad-$65
1/2 page ad-$120
1 full page ad-$200
Please turn in yearbook and senior ad order forms with payment either to the
office or to Mrs. Helfers in room 34.
LUFKIN – The Texas Transportation Commission Thursday approved 201 road projects across the state that will be funded by voter-approved Proposition 1 which totals $1.74 billion.
The projects will open the gateway of progress and are expected to be key components that will work to build momentum and opportunity for growth across the state. The Department of Transportation will begin awarding the projects to contractors in March and construction is expected to begin soon after.
“Citizens sent a clear message in November and TxDOT is carrying out its responsibility quickly, effectively and with a great deal of local input,” said Texas Transportation Commission Chairman Ted Houghton. “Between Prop.1’s $1.74 billion and other funding sources, we are able to allocate $2 billion to projects that will help address roadway congestion, safety and the growing demands on our infrastructure. This is great news for commuters, industry and the overall economic health of Texas.”
Among the projects will be more than 800 miles of rehabilitated highways; nearly 500 miles of new highway lanes; 64 bridge replacements; and 18 lane-widening enhancements that will add 159 miles of passing lanes to rural highways. Houston, Polk, Trinity and San Augustine counties within the Lufkin TxDOT District are slated for construction projects.
Many TxDOT districts plan to use money dedicated for maintenance to repair or rehabilitate highways affected by production in the energy sector. The Lufkin District construction projects include reconstructing and adding turn lanes, passing lanes and reconstructing pavement.
“Safety is our top priority and the money we are putting toward enhancing safety in the energy sector is proof of this,” said Texas Transportation Commissioner Fred Underwood.
In the past five years, 248 fatalities and more than 23,000 crashes occurred on the highway segments where Proposition 1 projects are located. The work planned in these areas will help reduce the number of crashes, resulting in fewer fatalities and injuries.
A Boil Water Notice has been issued for the Choice Water System for customers out of water 02/26/15 in the Neuville area, 417 West and surrounding roads.
Questions, call 590-9177.
It is that time of the year when we get on the weather roller coaster with the jet stream dips and upper air disturbances. The next 10 days will be no exception as we will see almost daily changes in Sun, Clouds, wind speed, wind direction and Rain. That said, the following will clearly show why I make that statement.
Today - 43/29 with clouds/sun mix ,winds ENE at 10 mph
Sat - 55/47 mix again with N winds shifting to E at 5-8 mph
Sunday - 64/56, Clouds, S wind 10 mph, and rain 1/3 of an inch
Monday - 67/60, winds variable, SE to NW shift, T-storms possible and rain of another 1/10 to 1/4 inch
Tuesday - 74/56, strong disturbance from the West, S winds 10-15 and higher gusts, rain of 1/3 to 1/2 inch possible again.
Wednesday - 62/37, rain of 1/3 inch, dramatic drop in evening temperatures. winds shift from South to West with the front.
Thursday - 51/37 with mix of sun/clouds, winds North at 10 mph
Friday 53/38 and will begin a more calm and cool period...at least that is forecast through Saturday and Sunday of next week.
10 days is a long stretch of time and this time of the year our weather can change quickly.
Arrest Report
02/26/15—02/27/15
Shelby County:
Carlos M. Roland, 31, Center, Violation of Probation, Original Charge: Driving While Intoxicated-2nd
Derwin Armstrong, 55, Center, Warrant-Unlawful Use of a Motor Vehicle
Billy Joe Glazier, 48, Center, Violation of Probation, Original Charge: Possession of a Controlled Substance
San Augustine County: No Arrest Reported
Note: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
In sports,
Basketball Playoffs:
Girls' Class 2A Region III Semi-finals:
Shelbyville Lady Dragons vs. LaPoynor, 7:30 p.m. tonight, Jewett Leon ISD. The address for Leon High School is 12168 Highway 79 West, Jewett, TX 75846
Evadale vs. Hubbard, 5 p.m. today, Jewett Leon ISD
Winners meet for Region III Final @ 2 p.m. Saturday @ Jewett Leon ISD. Winner advances to state tournament.
Boys' Area Championships:
Center Roughriders vs. Mexia, 7 p.m., tonight, Jacksonville, at the former Lon Morris College Gym. The winner will play the Henderson-Palestine winner in the region quarterfinals.
Double-header:
Good duo of area championship games in Joaquin tonight pitting Dist. 22-2A against Dist. 23-2A:
Shelbyville Dragons vs. West Sabine, 6:30 p.m. The winner gets the Dallardsville Big Sandy-Carlisle winner in the region quarterfinals.
Tenaha Tigers vs. San Augustine Wolves, 8 p.m. The winner plays the New Summerfield-Evadale winner in the third round.
A Shelbyville Basketball Playoff Pep Rally will be held at 10 a.m. this morning.
Other Boys' Area Games:
Class 5A
Lufkin vs. Dallas South Oak Cliff, 7:30 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27), Tyler Junior College’s Wagstaff Gymnasium
Class 4A
Henderson vs. Palestine, 7 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27), Whitehouse HS
Tatum vs. Fairfield, 6:30 or 7 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27), Frankston HS
Diboll vs. Waco La Vega, 6 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27), Madisonville HS
Class 3A
White Oak vs. Rockdale, 6:30 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27), Lufkin HS
Frankston vs. Whitney, 8 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27), Corsicana HS
Palestine Westwood vs. Kountze, 7 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27), Lufkin MS
Malakoff vs. Teague, 7 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27), Palestine HS
Waskom or Rice vs. Franklin, TBD
Newton vs. Buna, 7:30 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27), Kirbyville HS
Crockett vs. East Chambers, 7 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27), Woodville HS
Class 2A
Grapeland vs. Bosqueville, 8 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27), Fairfield HS
Carlisle vs. Dallardsville Big Sandy, TBD
LaPoynor vs. Chilton, TBD
Cross Roads vs. Waco Meyer, TBD
New Summerfield vs. Evadale, 7 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27), Huntington HS
Class 1A
Laneville vs. Gholson, 7 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27), Centerville HS
Mount Enterprise vs. Lometa, 6 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27), Corsicana HS
Girls' Regionals:
CLASS 4A REGION II
At Texas A&M-Commerce’s Field House
Semifinals
Canton vs. Celina, 6 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27)
Gilmer vs. Argyle, 8 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27)
Final
Semifinal winners, noon Saturday (Feb. 28)
CLASS 3A REGION II
At Rockwall-Heath HS
Semifinals
Winnsboro vs. Sunnyvale, 6 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27)
Alba-Golden vs. Bowie, 8 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27)
Final
Semifinal winners, 4 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 28)
CLASS 3A REGION III
At Angelina College’s Shands Gym, Lufkin
Semifinals
Franklin vs. East Chambers, 6 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27)
Nacogdoches Central Heights vs. Rockdale, 8 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27)
Final
Semifinal winners, 2 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 28)
CLASS 2A REGION II
At McKinney North HS
Semifinals
Martin’s Mill vs. Santo, 6 p.m Friday (Feb. 27)
Windthorst vs. Bells, 8 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27)
Final
Semifinal winners, 1 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 28)
CLASS 2A REGION III
At Jewett Leon HS
Semifinals
Hubbard vs. Evadale, 5 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27)
LaPoynor vs. Shelbyville, 7:30 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27)
Final
Semifinal winners, 2 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 28)
CLASS A REGION III
At Mansfield HS
Semifinals
Saltillo vs. Lipan, 6 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27)
Strawn vs. Dodd City, 8 p.m. Friday (Feb. 27)
Final
Semifinal winners, 1 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 28)
Baseball:
The Center Roughriders’ begin play in the Palestine Tournament today at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at Elkhart, on Saturday at 4 p.m. in Elkhart and 7 p.m. in Palestine
The Rider JV got two wins at the Central Heights’ Tournament Thursday. They defeated Lufkin JV-1, 6-2 in their first game, and beat Sabine, 10-1. They play at 4:15 p.m. this afternoon
The Shelbyville Dragons will play West Sabine in Pineland at 2 p.m. today
Softball:
The Center Lady Riders, Joaquin Lady Rams and Shelbyville Lady Dragons are all playing in the Cushing/Central Heights' Tournament, weather today & Saturday.
The Garrison Lady Bulldogs are in the Trinity Tournament.
Soccer:
The Center Riders and Lady Riders are home to play Diboll starting at 5 p.m. today.
The Tenaha Lady Tigers' soccer team will finish the season with a small school tournament hosted by New Summerfield. The first game is against New Summerfield, this morning at 8:00 am, followed by a 12:00 game vs. Robert E. Lee JV at Jacksonville College. The final game of the season will be Saturday at 1:00 vs. the Crockett Lady Bulldogs at Jacksonville College.
College Hoops:
The SFA Lady Jacks get their 8th straight win, 58-44 over Incarnate Word last night. The Lady Jacks are 13-2 in Southland Conference, with a two-game lead. The Lumberjacks and Lady Jacks have a double-header at Houston Baptist starting at 4 p.m. Saturay.
SFA Athletics and the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce have teamed up again with Cram the Coliseum, an event designed to bring more from the community to Lumberjack and Ladyjack basketball games. Free admission tickets are available for Ladyjack and Lumberjack games on March 5 and 7. The tickets come 10 to a page and are available at the Nacogdoches County Chamber, 2516 North St., and online at nacogdoches.org in Hot New. Tickets can be used for entrance to the following Ladyjack and Lumberjack basketball games: Cram the Coliseum - Thursday, March 5, SFA vs. Northwestern State, Ladyjacks begin at 5:30 p.m. and Lumberjacks at 8 p.m.; and Cram the Coliseum 2 - Saturday, March 7, SFA vs. Sam Houston State, Ladyjacks begin at 4 p.m. and Lumberjacks at 6 p.m. All games will be in William R. Johnson Coliseum.
The second annual Great East Texas Outdoorfest is just around the corner. The event is slated for Friday, March 6, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A concert will follow Saturday’s events. Gates for concert open at 6 p.m. All events are to be held at the Sabine County Rodeo Arena. During the two day event there will be live music, entertainment, food, fun, vendors, silent and live auctions. Lots of raffle prizes will be drawn for, with the grand prize being a pontoon boat. Tickets are available at getoutdoorsfest.com or they can be purchased during the event.
Shelby County Ducks Unlimited is preparing for its annual Green Wing event at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 21. The event will be held at Bob & Sheilah Reeves’ residence on County Road 3121 off Hwy. 7 east of Center, right after passing the airport. There will be prizes for all kids, along with Texas Parks & Wildlife Game Wardens providing hunter safety, Mike Hudman with Black Water Retrievers with a dog demo and a free hot dog meal. All kids ages up to 17 are invited to attend. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. For more information call Clint Tanner at 936-332-4767 or Adam Reeves at 936-332-6420.
The 8th annual Logansport Chamber of Commerce Sand Bass Tournament on the Sabine River in Logansport is scheduled for March 14. First prize is $5,000; second $2,000; and third is $1,500. The prize for “Big Bass” is a pool, dependent on the number of registered teams. Entry fee is $150 per team, with an optional $50 per team for Big Bass. Logansport is recognized as the Sand Bass Fishing Capital of the World. Fishermen can obtain get registration forms online at the Facebook page SAND BASS TOURNAMENT, or on the Town of Logansport Chamber of Commerce website. Participants are urged to register early since it may be necessary to restrict to 200 teams. The Shelby County Bass Anglers will conduct the weigh-in. There will be a pre-tournament Fish Fry on March 13. It’s open to the public and will be held along the Logansport Riverfront with an auction and door prizes included. Tickets for the fish fry, along with tournament shirts are available at Logansport businesses. Call Sissy Morris at 318-697-5489 for more info. Tournament entry forms are also available at Center Broadcasting.
We're down to the final day for filing for a position on the ballot for the May 9 city and school board elections.
Today is deadline day.
As of yesterday afternoon, here's who has filed.
In the Joaquin ISD, Thomas Harvey and Maggie Bowden and incumbent Ronnie Belrose have made their intentions known. One other position is expiring, that of Luke Garrett.
For the City of Joaquin, incumbent council members LeeVern Stotts Gilliam and Mike Atkinson have both filed to run again, with a challenge from Joe Long. Two current Joaquin Council members have filed to run for mayor--Bill Baker and Pat Gray.
There has been five filing for three spots on the Tenaha ISD board, as Joe Anderson, David Fallin, Korey McClure and incumbents Bo Morris and Robert Barton have submitted paperwork. The position held by June Swint is also up.
In the City of Tenaha Council race, incumbent Larry Terry has filed, and challenger Natalie Long. Claudine Howard and Michael Baker’s spots on the council are also expiring.
At the Timpson ISD board member Dannie Hunt has filed for re-election, so has Carlos Johnson. The seats held by Tracy Hooper and Beth Tipton are also up.
At the Timpson City Council, Linda Hancock and Kenny Walker are running. The three incumbents have not filed, including Kyle Allen, Janell Baker and George Grace.
In the Shelbyville ISD board of trustees, incumbents Joe Tom Schillings and Etola Jones have re-filed, so has challengers Chris Koltonski and Brad Hinton.
Remember, if you want to run you have until the end of business today to file at the respective school administration or city office.
Gasbuddy.com says the nation-wide average for a gallon of regular is $2.34, a seven cent increase in the past week. That price is $1.09 lower than a year ago.
In Texas, its $2.17, up six pennies this week; Louisiana is up to $2.16, a nickel higher than a week ago.
Locally, the lowest in Center this morning is $2.19 at several stations, up 11-cents in the past week.
Tri-County Community Action will hold a board meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 2 at the Central Office, at 214 Nacogdoches St. in Center.
Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Ladies Auxiliary will remember the service and sacrifice of those Americans who participated in "Desert Storm" with a memorial wreath laying at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the Historic Courthouse in Center at 10 a.m. this morning.
When the war ended on February 28th, 1991, 148 Americans had died in battle. There were another 145 non-battle deaths and 467 wounded.
All Desert Storm veterans are invited as the guest(s) of honor.
As always the public is cordially invited
Obits:
Garrison Funeral Home announces the passing of 77-year old Katherine Adele Lockhart Michna of Garrison. She passed away Wednesday in Nacogdoches. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Among Katherine Adele Lockhart Michna's survivors is her husband, Robert J. Michna of Garrison; son, Steven Lee & Lucy Slater of Arkansas; daughter, Pattie Slater & John Lockhart of Garrison; step-daughter, Melanie & David Thompson of Indiana; and step-son, March & Debbie Michna of Ohio.
Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 89-year old Frank M. Jousan, Sr. of Joaquin. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. this evening at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Watson & Sons Chapel, with interment at New Hope Cemetery, Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Joaquin United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund and Joaquin Senior Citizens Center.
Mangum Funeral Home announces a graveside service for 91-year old Atlee Jane Adams of Stafford. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will held at noon at Mangum Funeral Home. She was a Center High School graduate.
Mangum Funeral Home announces service for 23-year old Daurin Andrez Chel Sanchez of Center. Service will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Templo Principe de Pas, on Hwy. 7 West in Center.
Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson announces service for 90-year old Lewis Fain Ramsey. He passed away Tuesday. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, with interment in the Tennessee Cemetery, Shelby County. Visitation will be from 12 noon to service time.
Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson announces service for 92-year old William Herbert Hearnsberger of Garrison. Service will be held at 10 a.m. this morning at First Baptist Church in Garrison, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Garrison. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Garrison, designated for mission funds in William Herbert Hearsberger's name.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine announces service for 71-year old Mrs. Freida J. Grimes of San Augustine. She passed away Thursday in San Augustine. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. this evening at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home. Among Freida J. Grimes survivors is a daughter, Dana Wilkerson of Zwolle; sons, David Wilkerson and Corey “Buster” Twyla Wilkerson, all of Jacksonville.
Laird Funeral Home in Nacogdoches announces service for 84-year old Mildred Lee Eaves Pierce of Nacogdoches, a former longtime Shelby County resident. She passed away Tuesday. Service will be at 12 noon today at Laird Funeral Home in Nacogdoches, with burial at Spann Chapel Cemetery, Shelby County. Among Mildred Lee Eaves Pierce’s survivors is a son, Earl Keith Tindall; daughter, Brenda Ann & Kenneth Young; and niece: Daphne Lovell.
Colonial Mortuary in Lufkin is in charge of a memorial service for 54-year old Debbie Ann Garrett of Shelbyville. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bell Chapel Baptist Church in San Augustine. Cremation will follow.
Easter Metal Art DecoratingContest db Metal Art and The LittleFox Marketplace are excited to announce the First Annual Easter Metal Art DecoratingContest, open to all ages and abilities.
The fun begins with registration and pickupat The Little Fox Marketplace between February 27th and March 14th. A ten dollar registration fee covers the costof either an Easter Egg or a Cross.
Participantscan let their imaginations run wild as they decorate their Easter Egg or Crossbefore returning it to The Little Fox Marketplace. Winners will be determinedby the PEOPLE!!!
The public is invitedto vote on their favorite Easter Egg or Cross displayed INSIDE The Little FoxMarketplace between March 16th and 30th. Everyone who votes will be entered into a drawing for a $25 giftcertificate to be used in select booths (db Metal Art, That's Sew Wylma, & TheLittle Fox Marketplace items and classes). Awards will be presented ata reception hosted by Delbert & Wylma Beckham of db Metal Art and Ben &Tracie Galindo of The Little Fox Marketplace. The reception will be held in the loft of The Little Fox Marketplacefrom 6pm to 7pm on Tuesday, March 31st. At 6:30, winners of thecontest will be presented with their gift certificates:
- 1st place - $30 Gift Certificate
- 2nd place - $20 Gift Certificate
- 3rd place - $10 Gift Certificate
- Random Drawing from Voters' names - $25 Gift Certificate.
The contest is LIMITED, sodo not wait to go by The Little Fox Marketplace to get your Easter Egg or Cross.The Little Fox Marketplace is located on the corner of the historic, CenterSquare. Please call 936-590-4422 forquestions.
Vendors of The Little FoxMarketplace and their immediate families are not eligible to participate in theEaster Metal Art DecoratingContest. All proceeds will be usedsolely to support this and future art contests. Our goal is to foster andencourage "the arts" in Shelby County!!!!
We are beginning to debate some bills and some big ideas in Austin as we get into the thick of the legislative session. This week we saw details on plans for tax cuts and transportation funding.
Senator Robert Nichols has filed legislation, which was voted out of the Senate Transportation Committee this week, that would dedicate $2.5 billion generated by vehicle sales taxes to transportation funding. If this is the measure that the legislature passes, you would be asked to vote on this idea as a constitutional amendment.
On the tax cut front, we began to see firm ideas rather than just big numbers being thrown around. The House and Senate are settling on a total number of approximately $4.5 billion in tax cuts. This will be split between business tax reductions and property tax reductions.
This week I was appointed to the Subcommittee on Long-Term Transportation Planning and Infrastructure. This committee will consider matters pertaining to the transportation needs of the state during the next 10 years and funding mechanisms to provide for those needs. It is important that East Texas be represented in the discussion of our state's transportation future.
Also this week, I filed Kari's law, which will require that businesses and hotels have telephone systems that allow users to dial 911 without having to first dial out. The necessity of this bill is borne of the tragic death of Kari Dunn at a Marshall hotel in which her young daughter was unable to call for help because she did not know to dial '9' to call out of the hotel. I am looking forward to ensuring Kari's legacy with this important legislation.
As always, if you have any ideas for legislation or any comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 512-463-0556 or district9.paddie@house.state.tx.us.
It appears customers and residents are again receiving these solicitations and asking questions of Center Utilities or their insurance agents.
Currently a private insurance company, HomeServe, is selling a home insurance product and possibly implying it is associated with or endorsed by the City of Center or Center Utilities. While the product they are selling is legitimate and potentially beneficial for homeowners experiencing some types of water or sewer line problems on their private property, it is in no way associated with or endorsed by the City of Center or Center Utilities.
Chad Nehring
TJH 2015-16 Twirlers - Congratulations to the 2015-2016 Timpson Junior High School twirlers. They were selected following try outs held Tuesday. The 2015-2016 twirlers are:
April Ramsey
Kayleigh Wolfe
Erica Renick
Jamie Stephens
Alexis Miller
Aniyah Johnson
Celine Bush
Chelsea Franks
Pre-K News - Today, Thursday, February 26, 2015, Pre-K student Brennan Hulsey's Dad, Derek Hulsey, came and talked to Pre-K about being a pilot. He flies for American Airlines. He brought maps for the kids to look at and even let us keep some for our classrooms. He showed pictures on the Smartboard of different types of airplanes, of towns he was flying over, being over the clouds, and he even showed us Timpson as he flew over it. We could see the school and the whole town. The kids loved looking at the pictures and maps. He also came wearing his pilot uniform that he wears while he is flying the airplane. Before he left, he read Pre-K a story. Pre-K thanks Brennan's Dad for coming and talking to us today.
Mt Zion Women's Conference will be held on Saturday, February 28th from 9a.m. - 12p.m. with lunch following the conference.
The speakers will be Rev. D'Anna Gipson, Rev. Camille Gipson and Rev. Belinda Gipson Moore. They are a mother and daughters trio anointed by God to spread the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Come and be blessed. Rev. Robert Gipson - pastor.
Held in the heart of San Augustine, San Augustine Main Street proudly presents the 1st Annual “A Texas Treasure Heritage Festival” – a day filled with memories and remnants of the many heritages that contribute to the culture of San Augustine and East Texas! To experience this unique culture firsthand, visit downtown San Augustine on May 2, 2015 and discover many of the generations-old traditions – and some emerging ones, too!
In conjunction with the festival, San Augustine County Farmer’s Market season will kick-off on the south side of the Courthouse with local grown produce and homemade goods. Festival goers may also watch various food demos including how to prepare and cook fresh greens, Dutch oven cooking, how to make hot water corn bread and tea cakes and even how to make Indian Tacos. Don’t miss the Pinto Bean Cook-off judging at “Bean Gazebo” at 10 AM.
The Festival additionally offers a day of entertainment, cultural displays, demonstrations, artists and artisans and live music. Here you can see antique toys and cars, Indian artifacts, learn about the history of our native wildlife and watch various demos such as: quilting, genealogy research, doll making, grapevine wreath making, beekeeping and much more. In addition, various entertainers will perform throughout the day including accomplished Native American style flute player, Rodney Barger, as well as local entertainers performing songs from the 30’s and 40’s, early African American music, songs of the Republic of Texas and a duet with fiddles and songs of the early west.
After enjoying the festival, take a stroll through downtown San Augustine and visit the charming gift shops, the old fashioned soda fountain at San Augustine Drug, the old town well at the Stripling Drug Building, the 1927 County Courthouse and “Junk in the Trunk” at Santa Fe Park.
Traditional heritage, including traditional festivals are important characteristics of a community's cultural identity. It is important to pass on traditional culture to younger generations and preserve the history and endeavors of the town's forefathers and mothers. The “A Texas Treasure Heritage Festival” is a grassroots, volunteer-oriented event with the goal of educating the community of rural East Texas heritage. Please join us for a meaningful and fun day celebrating our history! All proceeds generated by the event will be returned to the community through the continued efforts of San Augustine Main Street to beautify and promote downtown San Augustine. To learn more about the event or how you may participate or help at the event, please contact Tracy Cox at 936-275-3172.
Continued colder than normal temperatures through today and Friday due to another reinforcing blast of cold air this afternoon. We are seeing 10-12 degrees below normal for this time of year. San Augustine will reach the mid 40's before the front arrives. It is a dry front with no moisture. The winds will become Northerly at rather blustery 10-15 mph. 28 degrees tonight and Friday evening.
Several fronts will drop in to our area through mid week next week. The one on Tuesday bears watching as it will have 70+ degree temps providing a stage forT-storms across the area on Tuesday and Wednesday. We will warm into the 60's this week end and do expect our rain chances to increase also. Any winter weather impact will be to the North of the I 30 corridor.
Someone ask me about the moisture in snow...each inch of snow is about 1/4 inch of rain equivalent.
Speaking of snow totals....here is what the NWS totals reflect with reports currently being verified......
- I 30 North 4-7 inches
- I 20 1-3 inches
- I 20 South... a trace to 1 inch in most Louisiana locations except for 7" in Monroe and here in Texas, Hemphill, 4-7 inches. We just missed out....
- Our moisture for the 2 day storm was 1/2 inch with NO real accumulation of snow.
- 2-25-2015 - 39.1 hi 32.8 low wind ave .4 mph with 9 mph gust
- 2-26-2015 - 40.5 so far after a low of 38.2. Winds will be gusty as the front passes us today.
Portacool, LLC hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning, Feb. 26 at their new global headquarters location in Center, which is adjacent to the company's manufacturing facility on FM 2468.
A representation of Portacool executive and employees, along with City of Center and Shelby County Chamber of Commerce officials and citizens were on hand for the event.
The new 13,500-square-foot corporate office will house approximately 45 employees including the executive team, sales, marketing, customer service, accounting, IT, sourcing and logistic departments.
The building will be built under the direction of local firms including Curtis Archtecture and Kingham Construction-the lead developer/contractor. Construction is slated for completion in October 2015.
Portacool has been manufacturing evaporative cooling solutions distributed world-wide for 25 years.
Pictured for the ceremonial "first turn of soil" Thursday are (left to right) Bob Kingham, Kingham Construction, lead developer/contractor; Dana Escuenalas, project manager; Ben Wulf, CEO Portacool; Rob Kennedy, CFO Portacool; and David Chadwick, City of Center Mayor.
Katherine Adele Lockart Michna, 77, of Garrison, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in Nacogdoches.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Michna was born October 28, 1937 in Garrison to Francis Allan Lockart and Velma Hill Lockart. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Garrison.
She is survived by
Husband: Robert J. Michna of Garrison
Son: Steven Lee Slater and wife, Lucy, of Western Grove, Arkansas
Daughter: Pattie Slater Lockart and husband, John, of Garrison
Step Daughter: Melanie Thompson and husband, David, of Ft. Wayne, Indiana
Step Son: Mark Michna and wife, Debbie, of Akron, Ohio
Grandchildren:
Robert Slater
Amber Lockart
Stephanie Slater
Christopher Lockart
Jade Graves
Destiny Slater Gardner
Steven Frank Slater
Erica Slater Reynolds
Rhea Slater Freeman
Graham Thompson
Amanda Wolfe
Katherine Michna
18 Great Grandchildren
Preceded in death by
Parents: Francis Allan Lockart and Velma Hill Lockart
Brother: Allan Lockart
Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, Texas.
On February 24, 1836, as Mexican General Santa Anna's troops began their siege of the Alamo, Colonel William Barret Travis penned his famous "Victory or Death" letter addressed to 'The People of Texas & All Americans in the World'. This letter is considered a Texas treasure and one of the most stirring battleground letters in our nation's history, as Travis vowed to never surrender or retreat. It is currently displayed at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission as a part of their latest exhibit 'Texans' Struggle for Freedom and Equality'.
Here are five things that happened this week at your Texas Capitol:
1. Passing of the 'Double Nichols'
Senate Bill 5 and Senate Joint Resolution 5 were passed out of the Senate Transportation Committee this week. This bill authorizes the first $2.5 billion in vehicle sales tax revenue to be put into the state's general fund. The next $2.5 billion collected would go to the State Highway Fund, to be used for the states highway infrastructure. Any revenue collected beyond $5 billion a year would be split evenly between the general fund and the State Highway Fund.
This proposal would ensure Texas has a predictable funding source for transportation, while still allowing general revenue to grow with our economy. If approved by the Legislature, this proposal would go to the voters in November 2016.
2. Proposed Tax Cuts
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Senator Jane Nelson, Chair of Senate Finance Committee, held a press conference this week to announce three recently filed bills which would reduce the state's property and business taxes by $4.6 billion. Senate Bill 1 will more than double the homestead exemption from $15,000 to approximately $33,500. This number will continue to increase as the price of the average home increases.
Senate Bill 7 would permanently reduce the rate of the business franchise tax by 15 percent, allowing businesses more opportunity to grow. The third bill, Senate Bill 8, would allow businesses with $4 million or less in annual revenues to be exempt from paying the franchise tax. This cut would provide relief to small and medium sized businesses across the state. I am a co-author on all of these bills and will work this session to ensure we are finding ways to provide tax relief for the people of Texas.
3. Texas Forestry Day
This week the Texas Forestry Association was recognized at the Capitol. The Texas Forestry Association is a nonprofit organization made up of landowners, businesses, and other professionals united by a common goal to advance forestry and enhance the state's forest resources. Covering 12 million acres, the forest area of East Texas has created more than 130,000 jobs and has had a total economic impact of more than $30.3 billion dollars.
Representatives from all over East Texas were in Austin to advocate for the industry and the important service it provides to the state both economically and ecologically. Each year, the industry plants 100 million tree seedlings, about four trees per Texan.
4. Two Steps, One Sticker
Starting on March 1st, Texas drivers will have only one sticker for both their registration and inspection. Drivers will be required to submit their car for inspection no more than 90 days before they renew their car registration.
If your registration expires before your current inspection, you will still be allowed to register during the transition without an additional inspection. For example, if someone’s registration expires in May 2015 and their inspection tag expires in June 2015, they will not be required to get their car inspected until prior to renewing their registration in May 2016. If someone’s inspection sticker expires in May 2015 but their registration is up in June 2015, they will have to get an inspection before renewing their registration. For more information about these changes you can visit https://txdmv.gov/motorists/register-your-vehicle/two-steps-one-sticker.
5. Texas FFA Day
More than 450 members and advisors from 50 different chapters of FFA came to the Capitol this week. By participating in tours and workshops they had an opportunity to learn about the legislative process, as well as the history of the Texas State Capitol.
These young men and women represent Texas and remind us of how important agriculture is to our state. It is always an honor to meet with this and other organizations who are training tomorrow's Texas leaders.
The Center Roughrider Varsity Boys Basketball team claimed the Bi-District Championship on Tuesday, February 24th against the Jasper Bulldogs.
Led by Sophomore, Octavious Evans who scored 25 points for the night, the Riders confidently marched to victory.
With a tied score at the end of the first period, the Riders quickly made adjustments and went into halftime with a defining lead over the Bulldogs, 44-25.
The second half was a clear and decisive on behalf of the Riders. They outscored Jasper in the third 20-5 and in the fourth 24-20, closing the game at 88-50, Riders.
The Roughriders will advance to the next round of play on Friday, Feb. 27th against Mexia. The game will be in Jacksonville ISD gymnasium (formerly Lon Morris College
gym) and tip off will be at 7 PM.
Scoring for the Riders were the following:
Octavious Evans-25 pts.
Kyle Parks-17 pts.
CJ Garner-11 pts.
Traven Bolton-10 pts.
Tyrone Roland-10 pts.
Jaterious Evans-6 pts.
Sayoddrick Barnes-4 pts.
Lamarcus Goodwin-2 pts.
Dacorey McGee-2 pts.
Quin Jackson-1 pt.
Crashing the boards were:
Jaterious Evans-14
Octavious Evans-13
Kyle Parks-9
Quin Jackson-4
Dacorey McGee-4
Tyrone Roland-3
Sayoddrick Barnes-2
Traven Bolton-2
Austin Craig-2
Lamarcus Goodwin-1
Center Elementary recently hosted a Math-A-Thon. St. Jude Math-A-Thon is a school based fundraiser that benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Since 1962, St. Jude has treated children who are battling cancer and other deadly diseases, and no family ever receives a bill from St. Jude.
Center Elementary had 57 students that participated this year. They are proud to announce that the total raised is $4410.82. Mrs. Inez Hughes coordinated the event and says, "Thanks to all who donated and supported our CES students as well as the children of St. Jude."
Lewis Fain Ramsey, 90, of Longivew, will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Taylor Funeral Home.Interment willfollow in Tennessee Cemetery, Timpson. TX.
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until service time.
Mr. Ramsey passed awayTuesday, February 24,2015, and was born March 31, 1924.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge ofarrangements.
The Dragons play West Sabine @ 2:00 pm on Friday Feb. 27 at Pineland
Shelbyville Basketball Playoff Pep Rally Friday @ 10:00 am
Come out and cheer our girls and boys to victory!
Girls play at Leon High School in Jewett, TX Friday at 7:30 pm
Boys play at Joaquin High School @ 6:30 pm
We Will Win!
LUFKIN – TxDOT officials announced today the planned closure through Friday of a portion of FM 1638 (Old Tyler Road).
The road closure is required from the railroad tracks east to Ruby Street due to an emergency gas line repair by Center Point Energy.
Motorists should be aware and alert to the traffic detour and be prepared to take alternate routes. TxDOT crews will place barricades and signs at the site to inform motorists of the closure. As always, if workers are on site, reduce speed and give them a safe distance to work.
Road conditions, including those under construction and repair, are available at drivetexas.org.
Road conditions and traffic updates available on Facebook.com/txdot or Twitter.com/TxDOTLufkin
Mildred Lee Eaves Pierce 84, of Nacogdoches on Friday, February 27, 2015 at Laird Funeral Home at 12:00PM with Rev. Larry Byrd officiating. Burial will follow at Spann Chapel Cemetery in Center, Texas. She passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. She was a longtime resident of Shelby County.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 5:00-7:00PM at Laird Funeral Home, Nacogdoches Texas.
Mildred was born in Center, Texas to William Carl Eaves and Jeneva Harlow Satterwhite on March 29, 1930. She grew up in Center. She moved to Nacogdoches after she married her husband, Edwin Leon Pierce on November 28, 1967 in Shreveport, LA. They met each other while she worked as a waitress in a family restaurant in San Augustine. Mildred loved her family dearly. She enjoyed spending time with them and especially her beautiful grandchildren. She also enjoyed fishing, and working out in her garden. She was a member of Spanns Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Her favorite scripture was the 23rd Psalm.
Mildred is survived by:
Son, Earl Keith Tindall
Daughter, Brenda Ann Young and husband, Kenneth
Grandchildren:
Sheila Sharp, husband (Anthony)
Candace Kent, husband (Brian)
Great Grandchildren:
Ashton Sharp
Matthew Sharp
Ryan Sharp
Mason Sharp
Hadson Kent
Neice: Daphne Lovell
Pallbearers will be Anthony Sharp, Matthew Sharp, Adam Barbee, Brian Kent, Lynal Pierce and Dolores Talamantes.
Arrest Report
02/25/15—02/26/15
Shelby County:
Nickloas Rushing, 38, Center, Manufacture & Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Artrevious Whittaker, 42, Tenaha, Warrant-Theft by Check
San Augustine County: No Arrest Reported
Note: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
In sports,
Basketball Playoffs:
Girls' Class 2A Region III Semi-finals:
Shelbyville Lady Dragons vs. LaPoynor, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jewett Leon ISD. The address for Leon High School is 12168 Highway 79 West, Jewett, TX 75846
Evadale vs. Hubbard, 5 p.m. Friday, Jewett Leon ISD
Winners meet for Region III Final @ 2 p.m. Saturday @ Jewett Leon ISD. Winner advances to state tournament.
Boys' Area Championships:
Center Roughriders vs. Mexia, 7 p.m., Friday, Jacksonville. The winner will play the Henderson-Palestine winner in the region quarterfinals.
Double-header:
Good duo of boys' area championship games in Joaquin Friday night pitting Dist. 22-2A against Dist. 23-2A:
Shelbyville Dragons vs. West Sabine, 6:30 p.m. The winner gets the Dallardsville Big Sandy-Carlisle winner in the region quarterfinals.
Tenaha Tigers vs. San Augustine Wolves, 8 p.m. The winner plays the New Summerfield-Evadale winner in the third round.
Baseball:
The Center Riders’ games in the Palestine Tournament have been delayed and moved up a day until Friday. The Riders play at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. at Elkhart on Friday and on Saturday at 4 p.m. in Elkhart and 7 p.m. in Palestine
The Rider JV is scheduled to start play in the Central Heights’ Tournament today, with games at 1:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
It was announced Wednesday that all games at the Pine Cone Classic Baseball Tournament in Hemphill today have been cancelled. The remainder of the tournament games Friday and Saturday are pending. Among the teams scheduled to play in the classic are the Shelbyville Dragons, Joaquin Rams, Timpson Bears and Broaddus Bulldogs.
Same thing goes for the Douglass Tournament today, as all games have been cancelled. The Shelbyville Dragon JV and Joaquin Ram JV are to play in that tourney.
The Garrison Bulldogs are scheduled to be in the Elkhart Tournament starting today.
Softball:
The Center Lady Riders defeat Central Heights, 6-3 Tuesday.
The Center Lady Riders, Joaquin Lady Rams and Shelbyville Lady Dragons are all scheduled to play in the Cushing/Central Heights' Tournament, weather permitting today thru Saturday.
The Garrison Lady Bulldogs are to play in the Trinity Tournament.
Tennis:
The Center JV Tennis team was to have played in the Nacogdoches JV tennis tournament today, but it has been cancelled. Therefore, the Varsity tennis tournament in Nacogdoches has been moved from Friday to today, Thursday due to the extended forecast. Center High School Tennis will begin play by 9 a.m. today in Nacogdoches.
Soccer:
The Center Riders and Lady Riders will be home to play Diboll Friday.
The Tenaha Lady Tigers' soccer team will finish the season with a small school tournament hosted by New Summerfield. The first game is against New Summerfield, Friday morning at 8:00 am, followed by a 12:00 game vs. Robert E. Lee JV at Jacksonville College. The final game of the season will be Saturday at 1:00 vs. the Crockett Lady Bulldogs at Jacksonville College.
SFA Athletics and the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce have teamed up again with Cram the Coliseum, an event designed to bring more from the community to Lumberjack and Ladyjack basketball games. Free admission tickets are available for Ladyjack and Lumberjack games on March 5 and 7. The tickets come 10 to a page and are available at the Nacogdoches County Chamber, 2516 North St., and online at nacogdoches.org in Hot New. Tickets can be used for entrance to the following Ladyjack and Lumberjack basketball games: Cram the Coliseum - Thursday, March 5, SFA vs. Northwestern State, Ladyjacks begin at 5:30 p.m. and Lumberjacks at 8 p.m.; and Cram the Coliseum 2 - Saturday, March 7, SFA vs. Sam Houston State, Ladyjacks begin at 4 p.m. and Lumberjacks at 6 p.m. All games will be in William R. Johnson Coliseum.
The second annual Great East Texas Outdoorfest is just around the corner. The event is slated for Friday, March 6, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A concert will follow Saturday’s events. Gates for concert open at 6 p.m. All events are to be held at the Sabine County Rodeo Arena. During the two day event there will be live music, entertainment, food, fun, vendors, silent and live auctions. Lots of raffle prizes will be drawn for, with the grand prize being a pontoon boat. Tickets are available at getoutdoorsfest.com or they can be purchased during the event.
The 8th annual Logansport Chamber of Commerce Sand Bass Tournament on the Sabine River in Logansport is scheduled for March 14.
First prize is $5,000; second $2,000; and third is $1,500.
The prize for “Big Bass” is a pool, dependent on the number of registered teams.
Entry fee is $150 per team, with an optional $50 per team for Big Bass.
Logansport is recognized as the Sand Bass Fishing Capital of the World.
Fishermen can obtain get registration forms online at the Facebook page SAND BASS TOURNAMENT, or on the Town of Logansport Chamber of Commerce website.
Participants are urged to register early since it may be necessary to restrict to 200 teams.
The Shelby County Bass Anglers will conduct the weigh-in.
There will be a pre-tournament Fish Fry on March 13. It’s open to the public and will be held along the Logansport Riverfront with an auction and door prizes included.
Tickets for the fish fry, along with tournament shirts are available at Logansport businesses.
Call Sissy Morris at 318-697-5489 for more info.
Tournament entry forms are also available at Center Broadcasting.
A pretty good snowfall event yesterday across the area that saw light to sometimes heavy, wet sticking snow that soon dissipated and even led to a brief period of sunshine and above freezing temperatures by early to mid afternoon.
During the height of the snow, bridges and overpasses became covered making travel dangerous in many locations. There were a number of auto accidents, especially on bridges and overpasses as motorist were asked to slow down with the forming of ice.
According to official weather observer Jim Forbes, Center received a 2 inch snowfall event. Figure in the rain, freezing rain and snow, he said it produced .60 inches of moisture. The mercury rose to a high of 38 degrees, which Jim said was short lived.
With melting snow comes a threat of Black Ice. As temps climbed and melting occurred and overnight lows dipped back to below freezing for several hours, this allows for the redevelopment of Black Ice on bridges and overpasses as well as some roadways.
This threat will linger through mid to late morning today. Motorist should use extreme caution and be aware of those Black Ice areas. Highs today should warm to the mid 40s.
Around 50 San Augustine County residents were evacuated from their homes yesterday afternoon around 4 p.m. after a gas tank at an XTO Energy well site over pressurized, causing the tank to release natural gas into the air.
As a precaution, San Augustine firefighters evacuated homes within a reported three-mile radius of the well location at FM 1196 & FM 1277 near Hwy. 103 in the Attoyac-Goodwin area.
No injuries were reported from the incident. Residents were allowed to return to their homes around 10 p.m.
Portacool, the global leader in evaporative cooling solutions based in Center, will host a groundbreaking ceremony and unveil project renderings of its new global headquarters site to be located adjacent to the company’s manufacturing facility on FM 2468 in Center.
The ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. this morning.
The new 13,500-square-foot corporate office will house approximately 45 employees including the executive team, sales, marketing, customer service, accounting, IT, sourcing and logistic departments.
We told you Monday that the David and Shanna Whitton along with their 3 sons lost their home and belongings in a house fire on CR 3047 Sunday night and they’re in need of clothing donations.
A family relative tells Center Broadcasting the Whitton family wishes to thank everyone for the clothes they received; your outpouring of assistance was overwhelming.
We now understand the family is in need of household toiletries and items to set up a kitchen.
Also, an account has been established at Farmers State Bank for the David & Shanna Whitton Family.
For more information and to make a donation, contact Anita Jones at 936-332-9044.
The 2015 Shelby County Livestock Show will be Friday, March 6 at the Shelby County Expo Center, with the sale on Saturday, March 7 at the Windham Civic Center, meal starts at 6 p.m.
Show chairman Jacob Spivey says there are over 100 entries at the show trying to be selected for the auction and premium awards.
The Friday show begins at 10 a.m. with rabbits and swine, followed by goats, lambs and cattle.
County Extension Agent Lane Dunn says the public is invited to attend the events and show support to the youth of Shelby County.
Obits:
Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 89-year old Frank M. Jousan, Sr. of Joaquin. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Watson & Sons Chapel, with interment at New Hope Cemetery, Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Joaquin United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund and Joaquin Senior Citizens Center.
Mangum Funeral Home announces a graveside service for 91-year old Atlee Jane Adams of Stafford. She passed away Tuesday in Stafford. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to service at Mangum Funeral Home. She was a Center High School graduate. Among Atlee Jane Adams’ survivors is a daughter, Alda & Chris Dede of Massachusetts; sons, John & Malou Adams of Danville, California and David Adams of Houston.
Mangum Funeral Home announces service for 23-year old Daurin Andrez Chel Sanchez of Center. Service will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Templo Principe de Pas, on Hwy. 7 West in Center.
Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson announces service for 92-year old William Herbert Hearnsberger of Garrison. Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Garrison, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Garrison. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Garrison, designated for mission funds in William Herbert Hearsberger's name.
Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson announces pending funeral service for Lewis Fain Ramsey. More service information and survivors will be announced later.
Colonial Mortuary in Lufkin is in charge of a memorial service for 54-year old Debbie Ann Garrett of Shelbyville. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bell Chapel Baptist Church in San Augustine. Cremation will follow.
...BLACK ICE IS LIKELY TO REDEVELOP OVER MUCH OF THE REGION TONIGHT AND THURSDAY MORNING... WIDESPREAD SNOWFALL THAT FELL ACROSS MUCH OF THE FOUR STATE REGION EARLIER TODAY HAS ALREADY BEGUN TO MELT AS TEMPERATURES HAVE CLIMBED ABOVE FREEZING THIS AFTERNOON. THERE ARE INDICATIONS THAT THE SKY MAY GRADUALLY CLEAR FROM NORTHWEST TO SOUTHEAST OVERNIGHT OVER PORTIONS OF THE REGION...WITH THE CLEARING SKY...LIGHT WINDS...AND SNOWPACK STILL IN PLACE ALLOWING FOR TEMPERATURES TO FALL BELOW FREEZING OVER MUCH OF THE REGION TONIGHT. FREEZING TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED AFTER SUNSET THIS EVENING OVER THE INTERSTATE 30 CORRIDOR OF EXTREME NORTHEAST TEXAS...SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA...AND SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS...AND AFTER 9 PM OVER MUCH OF NORTH LOUISIANA AND THE REMAINDER OF EAST TEXAS. THIS LONG DURATION OF FREEZING TEMPERATURES WILL ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF BLACK ICE ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES...AS WELL AS SOME ROADWAYS...WITH THIS THREAT LINGERING THROUGH MID TO LATE MORNING THURSDAY. MOTORISTS THAT MUST BE DRIVING TONIGHT SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION DURING THEIR EVENING AND OVERNIGHT COMMUTE. TRAVEL IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED UNTIL THE ICE IS ABLE TO MELT LATE THURSDAY MORNING.
Due to low pressure and outage the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required Paxton Water Supply ID # 2100031 to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption. For customers in the Joaquin area February 25, 2015.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and making ice should be boiled and cooled prior to use. The water should be brought to a vigorous, rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, you may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the water system officials will notify you that the water is safe for consumption. Instructions to discontinue boiling will be issued in the same manner as this notice.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, you may contact Vince Di Verdi at 936-590-9177 or 936-591-1205
On Saturday, February 21st, the CHS UIL Academic program hosted the Spring Invitational. Seventeen schools attended with approximately 350 students.
The members from Center High School placed as follows:
​Number Sense: Zoey Stuever - 2nd place
Ready Writing: Kelsie Waller - 2nd, Mallory Nehring - ​4th​
Computer Applications: Rosa Huerta - 5th, Noemi Guerrero - 6th
Accounting: Changcai Wang - 2nd
Social Studies: Dallas O'Donnell 4th
News Writing: Brian Mendoza 3rd, Diana Perez 4th
Feature Writing: Alberto Huichapa 3rd, Brian Mendoza 5th
Editorial Writing: Alberto Huichapa 2nd, Jessica Johnson 3rd, Brian Mendoza
4th, Kimberly Rodriguez 5th
Poetry: Julie Garcia 3rd
Informative Speaking: Brianna Suell 1st
Persuasive Speaking: Kelsie Waller 6th
CX Debate: Landri Roberts and Cheyenne Woodard 3rd​
The Nacogdoches JV tennis tournament scheduled for Thursday February 26th has
been cancelled.
The Varsity tennis tournament has been moved from Friday February 27th
to Thursday February 26th due to the extended forecast. CHS Varsity Tennis will begin by 9:00 am in Nacogdoches.
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Daurin Andrez Chel Sanchez, 23, of Center passed away Saturday, February 23, 2015 at Center Emergency Department as a result of car accident.
Services will Sunday, March 1, 2015 starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Templo Principe de Paz, 398 Hwy 7 W, Center, Texas 75935.
Among his survivors include:
Father:
Federico Chel Wicab of Mexico
Mother:
Carmita Sanchez Ambros of Mexico
Brothers:
Miguel Chel Sanchez of Center
Carlos Chel Sanchez of Center
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
The sky is becoming less moisture laden and just overcast. Even a few patches of blue. Should warm to about 40 by 4:00 pm 20 for a low tonight so hopefully the roads will clear shortly after then. Thursday and Friday some sun, some clouds, and temperatures in the upper 40's to low 50 degree range both days...30 at night.
Warmer Sat through next Friday, some days will see the 70's however, each day we will likely have rain with temps in the 60's 40's at night.
Wednesday, Feb. 25: Night shift evisceration will not work. All other night shift departments will work. The plant will return to normal work schedule Thursday, Feb. 26.
LUFKIN – Texas Department of Transportation crews are busy today monitoring and treating roads and bridges throughout the nine-county Lufkin District after sleet and snow began falling across the area.
Even though weather forecasts are calling for weather to clear by late today, TxDOT workers began treating and monitoring roads and bridges in Shelby, San Augustine, Sabine, Houston and Angelina counties early Wednesday.
Predicted rainfall turned to sleet and then to snow by late morning in many East Texas areas as crews treated roadways with magnesium chloride to keep them passable.
Houston County officials first reported snow about mid-morning and then reports of a good dosing of sleet and snow were reported in Angelina, Sabine and San Augustine counties. Shelby County reported heavy snow and sleet and crews treated all county bridges.
If you encounter work crews on the roadway, please slow down and allow them room to work to make your drive safer.
TxDOT continues to release tips for safe driving in winter conditions. Driving on ice presents a unique problem that is addressed with these safety tips recommended by the National Safety Council:
· Do not use cruise control when driving in icy, snowy, rainy or foggy conditions.
· Be especially careful when driving on bridges, overpasses and tunnels, and in the early morning when the air temperature rises faster than the pavement temperature.
· Never brake while driving on ice.
Applying pressure to your brakes while on black ice will cause a vehicle to skid. Brake only during your normal approach.
· Keep your distance.
The distance needed to stop on black ice is twice as long as for normal driving circumstances.
Adjust your following distance behind the vehicle in front of you depending on conditions.
· Give yourself some room.
Majority of our incidents are taking place when motorists are trying to drive around equipment.
Anticipate the actions of those around you.
Adjust your travel path/spacing prior to approaching curves, bridges, and changes in lane configurations.
· Weight down pickups to improve traction – driving empty or light creates additional hazard and chance of loss of traction. When driving empty or light, slow down.
· When responding to incidents and/or assisting stranded motorists, stay in your vehicles as much as possible.
· Drive with your headlights on day and night to increase visibility.
Always check on conditions at drivetexas.org for road conditions before you travel.
Road conditions and traffic updates also available on Facebook.com/txdot or Twitter.com/TxDOTLufkin.
2015-2016 THS Cheerleaders - Congratulations to the 2015-2016 cheerleaders that were recently selected following try outs. They are:
Cadey Belrose
Kara Thorne
Tori Cross
Cedesha Curtis
Molly Sanford
Jasmine Rogers
Hope Milford
Kambry Wallace
Macey Jo Hanson
Madelyn Ramsey
Rebecca Mathis
Sara Duke
2015-2016 THS MAJORETTES –
MAKAYLA BAKER
CASSIDY CLIFTON
JA’KARIA DECKARD
AISLYNN KIMZEY
BETHANY LINDGREN (HEAD MAJORETTE)
JACEY MULLINS
MARIA PALACIOS
REBEKAH PARKS
KRISTYN RADER
DRUM MAJOR:
BLAKE JOHNSON
Atlee Jane Adams, 91, of Stafford, passed Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the Hamptons Assisted Living in Stafford, Texas.
Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2015 at Oaklawn Memorial Park with Bro. Aubie McSwain officiating. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born December 9, 1923 in Kansas City, Missouri to Eli Turk and Annie Mae (Jones) Lacy. She graduated from Center High School.
She is preceded in death by her Parents, Eli & Annie Lacy, Husband, Allie Monroe Adams, Infant Son, Allie Adams, Jr., Infant Sister, Nancy Florene Lacy, Sister, Edith Mary Lacy Mayfield & Brother, John Neal Lacy.
She is survived by:
Daughter:
Alda Dede & husband, Chris of Dedham, MA
Son:
John Adams & wife, Malou of Danville, CA
Son:
David Adams of Houston
Grandchildren:
Adrian Dede, Alexander & Arielle Dede
Aaron & Andrea’ Adams
Nieces & Nephews:
Mary Elizabeth “Meg” & Larry Albertelli
John Thomas & Judy Gault
Nancy & Bob Warr
Linda & David Reinhart
Janis & Jeep Compton
Dr. Joe Neal & Jane Lacy
Numerous Other Family & Friends
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
The Joaquin JV Baseball tournament that was scheduled at Douglass this weekend (02/26-02/28) as well as the Joaquin Varsity Baseball tournament games scheduled for tomorrow (02/26) has been cancelled.
The remainder of Varsity tournament scheduled for this weekend (02/27-02/28) is still pending.
Panola College has cancelled classes for Wednesday on all campuses.
The forecast calls for snow chances dwindling and above freezing temperatures at time of regular release from school. Tenaha ISD will release at regular time. If parents are considering checking out their child please use extreme caution traveling. Conditions improve considerably after noon.
The David and Shanna Whitton family lost their home and belongings in a house fire Sunday night on County Road 3047, just off Hwy. 87 south of Center, and they’re in need of clothing donations.
A family relative tells Center Broadcasting there are five members of the family needing assistance. David needs jeans, 36x24 and large shirts; Shanna sizes are Adult 10-12 pants, large shirts and 9 ½ shoes. The three boys’ sizes are 14 slim jeans, 35x32 pants, and medium to large shirts and 9 ½ to 12 shoes.
For more information and to make a donation, contact Anita Jones at 936-332-9044.
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce interns Symantha Dickens and Jay
Mosco hold the pages of Cram the Coliseum tickets for free admission to SFA
Ladyjackjack and Lumberjack basketball games on March 5 and 7. More tickets
available at Chamber members' businesses and online - find in Hot News at
nacogdoches.org.
The ground temperature is near the freezing mark in many areas and the rain has transitioned to all snow here in San Augustine and surrounding counties.
The snow is expected to continue until around 2:00 pm today. The snow is quickly spreading across much of Deep East Texas. The snow is wet and heavy and is beginning to stick to bridges and overpasses.
Motorists should use extreme caution...especially on those elevated areas.
The forecast is for close to 1 inch accumulations in the next 2 hours.
We are slightly above the freezing mark, but the snow will hold or drop the temperatures to slightly below freezing with the accumulation.
We are right on the edge of the snow line and we could begin to get out of the low 30's by 3 to 4 pm this afternoon.
TISD is monitoring the weather. According to forecast it will be safer to send home at normal time than at this time. Remember students are safe here at school. If this changes we will notify.
Timpson Independent School District
February 27, 2015-Lady Tigers Soccer New Summerfield Tournament 8:00 am;
Robert E. Lee 12:Noon; Area VBBB vs San Augustine @ Joaquin 8:00 pm
March 2, 2015-JH Track vs West Sabine
March 3, 2015-Boys Regional Q-Final
March 5, 2015-Gary Base Ball Tournament in Gary
*Tenaha ISD will continue to monitor the weather. Please stay tuned to local
media for any weather updates.
Tough End to a Great 2014-15 Season for Lady Tigers
Underdogs…. Underaged…. Undermatched… None of that seemed to matter to Coach
Garry Davison and the Tenaha Lady Tigers last night in Lufkin in the Regional Quarterfinal playoff game vs. Evadale. In the end, a see-saw battle saw Evadale get the lucky bounce as a corner three point shot nicked the corner of the backboard and then into the hoop to give the Lady Rebels a 41-39 lead with just :34 remaining. Down by one with :20 left, the Lady
Tigers got two good looks at the go ahead bucket, but they both rimmed out and a last second attempt from near half court by Kean’ya Davis was no good. In the end, Evadale celebrates a trip to the Regional Tournament by a score of 41-40. But, for Tenaha, the celebration of an amazing effort as well as a roster of only underclassmen returning means the opportunity to return to the Regional stage is very much a reality.
Evadale is now 29-4 on the year and will advance to play Hubbard who defeated Lovelady last night. The Regional Tournament is at Leon High School in Jewett, Texas this year. On the other half of the bracket, District 22-2A rival Shelbyville (whom Tenaha defeated by nearly thirty points earlier this year) has advanced to take on Regional favorite and Holiday Hoops runner-up LaPoynor.
The Lady Tigers will enter the off-season with only underclassmen that will return from a 24-10 season that included an undefeated District Championship, an Area playoff win, and tons of hunger to advance even further.
Tigers vs. San Augustine in Area Championship in Joaquin Friday 8:00 pm
Stay tuned to the Tiger Daily for game time as the game may or may not be paired for a double header.
AREAS OF LIGHT FREEZING RAIN HAVE TAPPER OFF AND NOW WE HAVE
MOSTLY SNOW.
THE SNOW WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP AND QUICKLY SPREAD EAST ACROSS MUCH OF EAST TEXAS...AND NORTH LOUISIANA...
SNOW IS STICKING TO BRIDGES....OVERPASSES AND ROADWAYS MOTORISTS
TRAVELING SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES.ACCUMULATIONS IN THE NEXT TWO HOURS WILL BE CLOSE TO ONE INCH.
Law enforcement are reporting icing on bridges. Please drive with caution!
The Shelby County 4-H Photography contest was held on February 10, 2015 in the Shelby County Courthouse. We had a record number of participants ranked by the age divisions of Senior, Intermediate and Junior and judged in 15 different categories.
The overall winner of the county contest was junior 4-H’er Liela Klein with her photograph entitled “Kneel at the Cross” in the Catch All category.
The next show is at the district level and it will be conducted on April 25, 2015 at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. Each youth that entered a photograph at the county level may enter the same photo at the district level, if desired. Senior age division photographs that placed first at the county level will automatically advance to the state level to be judged.
The photographs are on exhibit on the first floor of courthouse. Please stop by and check out the great job these youth did in taking their photographs.
A special thank you to Ms. Charity Arwine for leading the 4-H photography project and for sharing excellent and invaluable photography skills with the 4-H project members.
The results for all class divisions and categories are listed below:
SENIOR DIVISION
Category
Night Photography: Megan Dunn (1)
Tori Baker (2)
Animals - Domestic: Tori Baker (1)
Megan Dunn (2)
Catch All: Konner Windham (1)
Tori Baker (2)
Animals - Wildlife: Konner Windham (1)
Tori Baker (2)
Plant/Flora: Tori Baker (1)
Nature & Landscape: Konner Windham (1)
Tori Baker (2)
Megan Dunn (3)
Christopher Dunn (4)
Elements of Design: Megan Dunn (1)
Dominant Color: Konner Windham (1)
Theme: Tori Baker (1)
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION
Category
Animals - Domestic: Lance Holloway (1)
Trey Smith (2)
Animals - Wildlife: Lance Holloway (1)
Ethan Shofner (2)
Trey Smith (3)
Catch All: Trey Smith (1)
Plant/Flora: Ethan Shofner (1)
Trey Smith (2)
Details & Macro: Ethan Shofner (1)
Lance Holloway (2)
Nature & Landscape: Ethan Shofner (1)
Trey Smith (2)
Lance Holloway (3)
Elements of Design: Trey Smith (1)
Food: Lance Holloway (1)
Dominant Color: Lance Holloway (1)
Trey Smith (2)
Storyboard: Trey Smith (1)
People: Trey Smith (1)
Digital Darkroom: Trey Smith (1)
Marine/Aquatic: Trey Smith (1)
Lance Holloway (2)
Theme: Trey Smith (1)
JUNIOR DIVISION
Category
Animals - Domestic: Liela Klein (1)
Abigayle Shofner (2)
Lieza Klein (3)
Michelle Gomez (4)
Catch All: Liela Klein (1)
Lieza Klein (2)
Michelle Gomez (3)
Animals - Wildlife: Michelle Gomez (1)
Plant/Flora: Michelle Gomez (1)
Lieza Klein (2)
Details & Macro: Michelle Gomez (1)
Nature & Landscape: Michelle Gomez (1)
Elements of Design: Abigayle Shofner (1)
Lieza Klein (2)
Liela Klein (3)
Dominant Color: Abigayle Shofner (1)
Michelle Gomez (2)
People: Liela Klein (1)
Theme: Lieza Klein (1)
Abigayle Shofner (2)
Michelle Gomez (3)
If you would like information on this program or participating in other Shelby County 4-H projects, please contact county extension agent Jheri-Lynn McSwain, M.Ed., M.S., Family and Consumer Sciences at Jheri-Lynn.Smith@ag.tamu.edu or 936-598-7744.
Wednesday Weather Delays & Closures:
Panola College has closed all locations. Check the college's website after 1:00 pm today for information about evening classes.
Martinsville ISD will start at 10 a.m.
Nacogdoches ISD will start two hours later.
DeSoto Parish Schools will be closed.
The Senior Nutrition Site on Loop 500 in Center will be closed.
Helping Hands Outreach Center and Unique Boutique will be closed.
Center Livestock Auction will not have a sale today.
Wednesday Weather Delays & Closures:
Panola College has closed all locations. Check the college's website after 1:00 pm today for information about evening classes.
Martinsville ISD will start at 10 a.m.
Nacogdoches ISD will start two hours later.
DeSoto Parish Schools will be closed.
The Senior Nutrition Site on Loop 500 in Center will be closed.
Center Livestock Auction will not have a sale today.
Wednesday Weather Delays & Closures:
Panola College has closed all locations. Check the college's website after 1:00 pm today for information about evening classes.
Martinsville ISD will start at 10 a.m.
Nacogdoches ISD will start two hours later.
DeSoto Parish Schools will be closed.
The Senior Nutrition Site on Loop 500 in Center will be closed.
In sports,
Basketball Playoffs:
Girls' Region Quarterfinals:
The Shelbyville Lady Dragons are headed to the Class 2A Region III Tournament this weekend after an exciting 44-39 overtime win against Cushing last night in the regional quarterfinals in Hudson. The game was tied at 39 at the end of regulation. Shelbyville will meet LaPoynor (46-39 winner over Cayuga) at 7 p.m. Friday at Jewett Leon in the region semis.
Meanwhile, the Tenaha Lady Tigers saw their season end, as Evadale takes a 41-40 win in Lufkin in region quarterfinal action. The winner has Hubbard in the region semifinals at 5 p.m. Friday at Jewett Leon.
Boys' Bi-District:
The Center Roughriders are headed to the area round of the state 4A playoffs after an 88-50 win over Jasper in a bi-district game in Rusk last night. Center and Jasper were tied at 17 after the end of the opening quarter, with the Riders up 44-25 at half and never looked back, taking a 64-30 lead into the final quarter. The Riders will play Mexia (def. Waco Connally) at 7 p.m. Friday in Jacksonville at what was the former Lon Morris College Gym.
The Timpson Bears lose to Carlisle, 71-59 in a 2A first-round playoff game at Tatum last night. Carlisle moves on to play Dallardsville Big Sandy in area.
The Broaddus Bulldogs had their season end last night as Evadale comes away with a 61-58 win. Evadale will meet New Summerfield in the second round.
The Tenaha Tigers will meet the San Augustine Wolves in Joaquin
Friday night in an area round game. Game details are being finalized.
The Shelbyville Dragons had a first-round bye by virtue of winning district, and will take on West Sabine in area this week. West Sabine beat West Hardin, 71-39 in bi-district. Next game details are being worked out.
Other boys’ bi-district scores:
Trinity 75, Central Heights 58
Crockett 58, Woden 56
Kennard 78, Chireno 73
Mount Enterprise 72, North Zulch 41
Henderson 62, Lufkin Hudson 58
Tatum 78, Huntington 65
Diboll 70, Carthage 59
Lufkin 65, Texas High 55
Newton 79, New Waverly 53
Other girls’ region quarterfinal scores:
Coolidge 47, Chireno 39
Central Heights 44, Anahuac 29
East Chambers 40, Central 28
Center Roughrider wide receiver Octavius Evans has received a second Division I offer to play football as Texas Tech has officially made the playmaker a target. According to East Texas Sports Network, new Rider Offensive Coordinator Ricky Joe Meeks said the 6-2, 180 sophomore has become the first East Texas player in the 2017 recruiting class to receive a second Division I offer. Evans was first offered by Louisiana Tech. Tenaha's Reginald Davis has been a part of the potent Texas Tech passing attack for a couple of seasons now, as well as several other east Texans. Through two varsity seasons, Evans has 112 catches for 1,332 yards and 11 touchdowns. He had 67 catches for 734 yards and eight touchdowns in 2014.
Soccer:
The Center Riders and Lady Riders played Hudson at Roughrider Stadium last night and both came away with wins. The Riders, 1-0, and the Lady Riders, 2-0. Both teams will be home to play Diboll Friday.
The Tenaha Lady Tigers' soccer team will finish the season with a small school tournament hosted by New Summerfield. The first game is against New Summerfield, Friday morning at 8:00 am, followed by a 12:00 game vs. Robert E. Lee JV at Jacksonville College. The final game of the season will be Saturday at 1:00 vs. the Crockett Lady Bulldogs at Jacksonville College.
Baseball:
The Center Riders will play in the Palestine Tournament Thursday through Saturday. On Thursday the Riders play at 1230 and 530 at Elkhart, and on Friday at 4 p.m. in Elkhart and 7 p.m. in Palestine
The Rider JV will be at the Central Heights Tournament Thursday playing at 12:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
The Shelbyville Dragons will be playing in the Pine Cone Classic in Hemphill Thursday thru Saturday, while the Dragon JV is in the Douglass Tournament.
The Joaquin Rams, Timpson Bears and Broaddus Bulldogs are also in the Pine Cone Classic in Hemphill.
The Garrison Bulldogs are scheduled to be in the Elkhart Tournament starting Thursday.
Softball:
The Center Lady Riders are home to play Central Heights today???
The Lady Riders, Joaquin Lady Rams and Shelbyville Lady Dragons are all scheduled to play in the Cushing/Central Heights' Tournament Thursday thru Saturday.
The Garrison Lady Bulldogs are to play in the Trinity Tournament.
The second annual Great East Texas Outdoorfest is just around the corner. The event is slated for Friday, March 6, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A concert will follow Saturday’s events. Gates for concert open at 6 p.m. All events are to be held at the Sabine County Rodeo Arena. During the two day event there will be live music, entertainment, food, fun, vendors, silent and live auctions. Lots of raffle prizes will be drawn for, with the grand prize being a pontoon boat. Tickets are available at getoutdoorsfest.com or they can be purchased during the event.
The 8th annual Logansport Chamber of Commerce Sand Bass Tournament on the Sabine River in Logansport is scheduled for March 14. First prize is $5,000; second $2,000; and third is $1,500. The prize for “Big Bass” is a pool, dependent on the number of registered teams. Entry fee is $150 per team, with an optional $50 per team for Big Bass. Logansport is recognized as the Sand Bass Fishing Capital of the World. Fishermen can obtain get registration forms online at the Facebook page SAND BASS TOURNAMENT, or on the Town of Logansport Chamber of Commerce website. Participants are urged to register early since it may be necessary to restrict to 200 teams. The Shelby County Bass Anglers will conduct the weigh-in. There will be a pre-tournament Fish Fry on March 13. It’s open to the public and will be held along the Logansport Riverfront with an auction and door prizes included. Tickets for the fish fry, along with tournament shirts are available at Logansport businesses. Call Sissy Morris at 318-697-5489 for more info. Tournament entry forms are also available at Center Broadcasting.
Arrest Report
02/23/15—02/25/15
Shelby County:
Shaticiera Marshanta Bell, 22, Center, Abandoning/Endangering Child
Kenneth Wayne Boyd, 40, Shelbyville, Nacogdoches County 2x Bond Surrender-Possession of a Controlled Substance & Warrant-Bond Surrender-Aggravated Robbery
Robert Bolton, III, 25, Center, Dallas County Warrant-Evading Arrest
Roy Daniels, 58, Center, Manufacture & Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Tara McBee, 42, Joaquin, Possession of a Controlled Substance & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Fernando Garza, 22, Center, Driving While Intoxicated
San Augustine County:
Shelby W. Robinson, 20, Six Charges-Aggravated Sexual Assault
Noah Lee Kincel, 50, Bronson, Violate Protective Order.
Note: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
A man wanted for repeated sex crimes agaist a juvenile by the San Augustine County Sheriff's Department was taken into custody near St. Louis, Missouri last week and transported back to San Augustine County.
Chief Deputy Gary Cunningham tells us 20-year old Shelby W. Robinson, who does not have a permanent address, has been charged with six counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault against a female juvenile.
Chief Cunningham said Robinson threatened the victim repeatedly with bodily harm if she did not consent to him over several months.
The incidents were said to have occurred from Oct. 2013 to April 2014 at an undisclosed San Augustine County location.
Robinson's collective bond was set at $300,000.
Shelby W. Robinson is also wanted for the recent burglary of the Subway on North Street in Nacogdoches.
Another mother has been charged in the death of her child, this time in Sabine Parish.
Zwolle police charged 26-year old Deunka Lynch with negligent homicide when her 19-month old son became wedged in a car window and later died at University Health in Shreveport on Sept. 21 after being taken off life support.
An autopsy determined he died of positional asphyxia from being trapped by the neck in the rear window of Lynch's vehicle.
Lynch said she had been at family gathering and when she left she put her son unrestrained in the back seat. As she drove to another relative's house in Zwolle, she reportedly told police she did not notice what her son was doing in the back seat. Once she stopped the car, she found her son's neck compressed by the rear window and his head protruding outside.
Lynch is also charged with child passenger restraint system violation and no driver's license. She was freed on a $5,000 property bond and is scheduled to be arraigned April 30 in Sabine District Court.
If convicted of negligent homicide, she faces a prison sentence of two to five years.
Last week 25-year old Angela Marie Moore of Tenaha was charged with Criminal Negligent Homicide for her part in the death of her 6-month old daughter. She and the father of the child, William Bryce Moore, remain in the Shelby County Jail.
If you’ve wanted to be a school board or city council member at one of the school districts or city municipalities that are having a May 9 election in the area, you have until the end of business Friday to get the proper paperwork returned and secure a place on the ballot.
School board elections are taking place in the Joaquin ISD, Tenaha, Timpson and Shelbyville ISDs, as well as in the cities of Joaquin, Tenaha and Timpson.
Remember, Friday is the deadline for filing for a spot on ballot for one of those races.
We told you recently a Timpson man was pursuing his personal and professional dream by auditioning for the popular NBC-TV program, "The Voice".
Jeremy Bowley tell us despite the outcome not going in his favor on the recent trip to auditions in Atlanta, Ga., he said he, "Won't be giving up, and he'll be back next time."
Bowley said there were some 20,000 hopefuls at the Atlanta audition Feb. 15, and he had to sing without his guitar.
He has a real good local fan following, and has a natural ability with words and music. We wish Jeremy Bowley future success.
To hear Jeremy Bowley’s music go to www.reverbnation.com/jeremybowleyband
Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Ladies Auxiliary will remember the service and sacrifice of those Americans who participated in "Desert Storm" with a memorial wreath laying at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the Historic Courthouse in Center this Friday, February 27th, at 10 a.m. All Desert Storm veterans are invited as the guest(s) of honor. As always the public is cordially invited.
Obits:
Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 89-year old Frank M. Jousan, Sr. of Joaquin. He passed away Tuesday in Center. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Watson & Sons Chapel, with interment at New Hope Cemetery, Center. Among Frank Jousan, Sr.s survivors is a son, Frank Jr. & Beverly Jousan of Joaquin. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Joaquin United Methodist Church Scholarship Fun and Joaquin Senior Citizens Center.
Mangum Funeral Home announces pending service for 23-year old Daurin Andrez Chel Sanchez of Center.
Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson announces pending funeral service for Lewis Fain Ramsey. More service information and survivors will be announced later.
Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson announces service for 92-year old William Herbert Hearnsberger of Garrison. He passed away Monday in Shreveport. Service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Garrison, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Garrison. Among William Herbert Hearnsberger's survivors are sons, Kenneth Wayne Hearnsberger of Maple Falls, Washington and Tracy Herbert & Rhonda Hearnsberger of Pflugerville; daughters, Susan Marie & Orval Miller of Timpson and Nancy Carol Windham of Nacogdoches; and brother, Billy Frank & Thelma Hearnsberger of Splendora. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Herbert returned to Garrison to work with his brother Walter at H & H Hardware and Building Supply. He retired as owner of Trinity Lumber Company. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Garrison, designated for mission funds in William Herbert Hearsberger's name.
Colonial Mortuary in Lufkin is in charge of a memorial service for 54-year old Debbie Ann Garrett of Shelbyville. She passed away Feb. 18 in San Augustine. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bell Chapel Baptist Church in San Augustine. Cremation will follow. Among Debbie Ann Garrett’s survivors is her husband, Leonard “Blackie” Garrett.
AREAS OF LIGHT FREEZING RAIN...RAIN...AND SLEET WILL CONTINUE TO
DEVELOP AND QUICKLY SPREAD EAST ACROSS MUCH OF EAST
TEXAS...SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA...SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS...AND NORTH
LOUISIANA...THROUGHOUT THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. WHERE TEMPERATURES
ARE AT OR BELOW FREEZING...THE LIGHT FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET WILL
RESULT IN ICE ACCUMULATIONS ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES...ESPECIALLY
NORTH OF A JACKSONVILLE...TO HENDERSON AND MARSHALL TEXAS...TO
BLANCHARD AND HOMER LOUISIANA...TO EL DORADO ARKANSAS LINE. MOTORISTS TRAVELING TONIGHT SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION WHILE DRIVING...ESPECIALLY ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES.
Wednesday Weather Delays & Closures:
Panola College has closed all locations. Check the college's website after 1:00 pm today for information about evening classes.
Nacogdoches ISD will start two hours later.
DeSoto Parish Schools will be closed.
The Senior Nutrition Site on Loop 500 in Center will be closed.
Panola College will close all locations Wednesday due to anticipated inclement weather.
Please check the College's website after 1:00 pm Wednesday for information about evening classes.
The Center Roughriders win their Class 4A Region III Bi-District Championship game with an 88-50 decision against Jasper in Rusk Tuesday night.
The Riders advance to the area round later this weekwhere they will play the Mexia-Waco Connally winner.
We'll have the site, day, time and other particulars as they become available.
Frank M. Jousan Sr., 89, of Joaquin, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in Center.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, February 27, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Randy Smith and Bro. Paul Silvey officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Center.
Mr. Jousan was born March 29, 1925 in Houston to Frank Jousan and Mae Solomon Jousan. He was of the Methodist faith.
He is survived by
Son: Frank Jousan Jr. and wife, Beverly, of Joaquin
Grandchildren:
Lance Jones of Center
Dr. Dean Jousan and wife, Heather, of Pontotoc, Mississippi
Dr. Mark Jousan and wife, Kristin, of Center
Sunny Mawson and husband, Brian, of Silverdale, Washington
Great Great Grandchildren:
Ethan Mawson
Bradley Jones
Erik Mawson
Cody Jones
Cheyenne Mawson
Everleigh Jones
Landree Jousan
Luke Jousan
Keagan Jousan
Webb Jousan
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Wife: Martha Graves Jousan
Daughter: Elizabeth Jousan Jones
Parents: Frank Jousan and Mae Solomon Jousan
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Joaquin United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, PO Box 278, Joaquin, Texas 75954 and Joaquin Senior Citizens Center, PO Box 567, Joaquin, Texas 75954.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Nacogdoches ISD will start two hours later.
DeSoto Parish Schools will be closed.
The Senior Nutrition Site on Loop 500 in Center will be closed.
Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson announces pending funeral service for Lewis Fain Ramsey. More service information and survivors will be announced later.
LUFKIN – A winter weather advisory has been issued that includes the nine-county Lufkin District of the Texas Department of Transportation and could bring sleet and/or snow to the area early Wednesday.
TxDOT crews are alert to conditions that could develop after midnight and are ready to treat overpasses, bridges and highways. Weather statements issued are predicting less than one-quarter of an inch of sleet, while snow accumulations could vary from one to three inches.
TxDOT crews will be applying rock or salt to any freezing roads. Drivers should be cautious and alert if they must drive during early morning hours Wednesday. Bridges and overpasses are the first to freeze and elevated surfaces can become dangerous driving hazards once they are covered with ice or snow.
TxDOT crews have continually monitored and treated frozen roadways and icy patches in all nine counties of the district since Sunday.
“Our crews will be working throughout this weather event to keep roadways open and passable,” said Rhonda Oaks, TxDOT public information officer. “Caution is advised, especially on bridges and overpasses. If drivers encounter TxDOT vehicles or employees treating frozen areas, please slow down and give them room. Safety is the most important ingredient to reaching your destination.”
TxDOT provides these safety tips for driving in ice or snow:
· Always wear your seatbelt.
· Reduce speed and do not use cruise control.
· Increase your following distance to allow time to stop and remain 200 feet from road crews.
· If your vehicle starts to slide, ease off the gas pedal or brakes and steer into the direction of the skid.
Road conditions are available at drivetexas.org, with updates on Facebook.com/txdot or Twitter.com/TxDOTLufkin.
March 2nd-March 6th is National School Breakfast Week and Southwest Foodservice Excellence is taking the opportunity to encourage the students to eat breakfast and to promote healthy breakfast options.
Good Luck to our Bear Basketball team tonight as they take on the Carlisle Indians at Tatum High School Coliseum at 6:00 p.m!
THS Students Compete In UIL Academic Meet - Timpson High School students completed in a UIL academic contest in Center this past Saturday. Blake Johnson placed fifth in science and third in social studies. Hortencia Jiminez placed sixth in social studies. Congratulations to these students who placed and to all THS students who competed.
The following is a summary of the NWS Winter Weather updates on the previous Warning and Advisory areas for Texas.
Warning areas currently are for the I 20 corridor and North.
The weather will begin somewhere around mid might to 2:00 am with sleet and freezing rain, but quickly transition to all snow. 2-4 inches of snow is anticipated on top of already slushy roads that will freeze as temperatures drop tonight. The snow event is due to the cooling of the atmosphere from the upper to lower areas. The main impacts are roadways, but trees and power lines will likely feel the impacts due to the wet, heavy snow. This area is not expected to get much above freezing all day Wednesday. The event will move out of the area by 6 pm tomorrow. Ground temps are at 40 degrees and are continuing to drop. Any snow pack will continue the drop of the groud temps and cause even more problems in to Thursday as high temperatures will only reach the low 40s.
Advisory area is South of I 20 down to Lufkin to Huntsville to Waco and on to the West.
This area does include Deep East Texas and the area is not expected to get much above freezing all day Wednesday. 32-34 degrees is all.. and will quickly refreeze Wednesday evening.
Our current ground temp is 42 degrees, and that will continue to drop with the colder temps hanging around. Our winds will remain from the NNE blowing over the snow and slush covered areas from our North keeping our temps down tonight and all day Wednesday. Any frozen stuff or snow cover will further drop the ground and air temps.
The low pressure system from the New Mexico and West Texas is moving rapidly our direction. We will see rain, freezing rain, and sleet with the rapid transition to snow. Here the NWS forecast reflects 1-2 inches of snow. If it falls over ice, it will become a much greater issue. The impact will be trees, power lines, bridges and overpasses as this will be wet and heavy laden snow.
We should clear the skies enough on Thursday to melt the winter mix we do have on the ground with temperatures rising in to the mid 40's.
Warmer temperatures and rain are in the 7 day forecast toward the week end.....But lets get thru this winter event first.
Becky Emanis tells Center Broadcasting the Senior Nutrition Center on Loop 500 at Haley Avenue in Center will be closed again Wednesday, due to expected weather.
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February 24, 2015-Lady Tigers vs Evadale in Lufkin 6:15 pm; Hudson vs
Henderson in SEC 7:00 pm
February 26 or 27, 2015-Area VBBB vs San Augustine@ Joaquin
February 27, 2015-Lady Tigers Soccer New Summerfield Round Robin Tournament
8:00 am; Robert E. Lee 12:Noon; Lady Tigers BB Hubbard or Lovelady @ Leon HS
5:00 pm
March 2, 2015-JH Track vs West Sabine
March 3, 2015-Boys Regional Q-Final
March 5, 2015-Gary Base Ball Tournament in Gary
*Tenaha ISD will continue to monitor the weather. Please stay tuned to local
media for any weather updates.
Tigers Advance with Road Playoff Win
Tigers Ice Cushing despite Icy Shooting Night
After a near hour delay due to confusion over the assignment of game
officials, the 2015 playoffs tipped off in Cushing last night for the Tenaha
Tigers. The Tigers played well early, but were plagued by a metaphorical
“lid” on the basket as several lay-up and short shot attempts rimmed out
allowing the Bearkats to keep things close until halftime. But, with a
29-24 halftime lead, the Tigers regrouped and managed to put together a
48-22 second half effort on their way to a 77-46 win in the Bi-District
playoffs. On to Area now where the Tigers will play San Augustine.
Tigers vs. San Augustine in Area Championship Details:
If the Lady Tigers win tonight- Tenaha vs. San Augustine in Joaquin
Thursday
If the Lady Tigers lose tonight- Tenaha vs. San Augustine in Joaquin Friday
Stay tuned to the Tiger Daily for game time as the game may or may not be
paired for a double header.
Tiger Nation!!!!! Let’s Get the Ladies Back to Regionals!!!
No longer can the Lady Tigers play “young”. With a roster full of youth,
Garry Davison will make the trip down to Lufkin tonight to take on
state-ranked power Evadale with a trip to the Regional Tournament on the
line. Game time is 6:15 PM at Lufkin MS Gym (Denman Road Address). Let’s
get maroon and get down to Lufkin to pull the Lady Tigers along to their 2nd
straight Regional Tournament berth!!!
The Tenaha first graders celebrated the 100th day of school on February 6th.
They sent out balloons with celebration letters inside and ask the finder to
send it back when found.
To date, the farthest away a balloon has traveled is 175 miles South of
Alexandria, Louisiana in a town named Bunkie. The students were very excited
when we looked it up on the map. Kasey Phillips
When I Grow Up I Want To Be A......
Kindergarten has been learning about the different types of jobs people
have. We have also discussed why people have jobs and how they help their
community. Each child chose a career they would like when they grow up. We
had a wide variety of jobs! There are some future doctors, dentist,
teachers, veterinarian, race car drivers, and even a paleontologist.
Center High School JV Softball game scheduled for 4:30 this afternoon has been cancelled.
The Varsity game has been moved up to a start time of 5:00 PM. The game will be at the CHS Softball field versus Central Heights.
The Tenaha first graders celebrated the 100th day of school on February 6th.
They sent out balloons with celebration letters inside and ask the finder to send it back when found.
To date, the farthest away a balloon has traveled is 175 miles South of Alexandria, Louisiana in a town named Bunkie.
The students were very excited when we looked it up on the map.
The Center High School Soccer Games scheduled for this evening in Roughrider Stadium have been moved up one hour. The girls will begin at 4:00 PM and the boys will follow at 5:30 PM.
William Herbert Hearnsberger, 92, of Garrison, TX, passed away Monday, February 23, 2015, in Shreveport, LA. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 27, 2015, at First Baptist Church, Garrison, with Bro. Jeremy Pruitt and Bro. Tracy Herbert Hearnsberger officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Garrison.
Born October 6, 1922, in Chambersville, Arkansas, William Herbert Hearnsberger was the son of the late George Walter and Elizabeth (Briley) Hearnsberger. He was the ninth of ten children. His family moved from Arkansas to Texas, and Herbert graduated from Garrison High School in 1941.
After serving as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Herbert returned to Garrison to work with his brother Walter at H & H Hardware and Building Supply. He also was a building superintendent for many housing developments in the Houston area. At the age of 79, Herbert finally retired as owner of Trinity Lumber Company.
Survivors include sons, Kenneth Wayne Hearnsberger of Maple Falls, WA, and Tracy Herbert Hearnsberger and wife Rhonda of Pflugerville, TX; daughters Susan Marie Miller and husband Orval of Timpson, TX, and Nancy Carol Windham of Nacogdoches, TX; brother Billy Frank Hearnsberger and wife Thelma of Splendora, TX; grandchildren David Wayne Hearnsberger and wife Christiana, Mark Daniel Miller and wife Beatrice, Dusti Leah Standridge and husband Scott, Wendy Carol Polk and husband Aaron, John David Windham and wife Tanya, Lacy Elizabeth Bartlett and husband Aaron, and Kaley Hearnsberger; 11 great grandchildren; and many loving nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, Herbert was preceded in death by brothers, Clarence, George, Walter, and Hosea; sisters Mabel Jones, Lois Gray, Willa Rean Stratton, and Mary Kate Woods; and grandchildren William Dwayne Hearnsberger and Jamie Carol Windham.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Garrison, designated for mission funds.
To convey condolences online, please visit www.taylorfh.net. Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, is in charge of arrangements.
Due to the incliment weather, the regular high noon sale at Center Livestock Auction has been cancelled for this week, Feb. 25. The auction will return next Wednesday, March 4.
Center Middle School Junior Beta Club attended the annual Texas State
Convention held in Grapevine, Texas on February 16-17, 2015 at The Texas
Gaylord.
Beta Members have been preparing for competition in several events at the
state level. Their diligence and hard work resulted in several students
earning the privilege to compete at national level this summer.
Competitions resulted in the following:
First Place – Spotlight Your Club - Mallory Fausett, Taylor Burch, Olivia
Johnson, Kalei LaRock, and (not pictured) Annah Kate Morris
Second Place – Oil/Acrylics - Kamryn Holt
Second Place – Essay - Kamryn Holt
First Place – Handmade Jewelry - Keelan Williams
First Place – Wreath-Benjamin Galindo
Second Place – Living Literature -Tyler Herndon, Cheyenne Byrnes, Makayla
Mayo, Dalton Snider, Katelyn Bolton, Keaton Watlington, Josh Clinton,
Dayton Bush, Caroline Scull, Bryanna Sample, Keelan Williams, Blane Agnew,
Grant Hockenberry, Colton Crawford (not pictured).
National competition will be held June 25-29, 2015 at Gaylord Opryland
Hotel, Nashville, TN.
Even though the low last night was 26.9 degrees, it was well after the misty rain stopped. Our roads seem to be fairly dry this morning. Just a little extra caution should be used as that might not apply to every location. We are expecting a high of 43 degrees today. Currently we are at 27.2 degrees with calm winds and overcast skies.
A second disturbance is anticipated to move into our area by 9:00 pm this evening and bring us rain during the day Wednesday. Tonight's low will be close to the freezing mark once again. Due to the cold temps, we will likely see some additional winter mix in the early morning hours tomorrow. San Augustine is included in the 4:30 am advisory area until 6:00 pm Wednesday evening. Tomorrow's high will again be close to our todays high of 43 degrees.
We were lucky as many areas to our North are dealing with the coldest high temps since 1996 and as much as one inch of ice. Travel to those areas should be made with caution
Due to Monday's "winter" weather conditions, we hare rescheduled the Kick-off
Meeting for our 1st Annual Fitness Challenge to next Tuesday, March 3rd at
5:30 pm-The Body Shop.
Registration Period has been extended until this Friday, so you still have
time to register!.... Join us as we take steps towards a healthier
lifestyle.
Contact us if you have any questions...936-275-3610.
The Center Roughrider Varsity Boys Basketball team will be playing their first round playoff game tonight, Tuesday, February 24th, against the Jasper Bulldogs.
The game will be at Rusk High School, beginning at 6 PM.
Tickets will be available at the gate. Cost will be $5 for adults and $3 for students.
Center will be the visiting team.
Center High School FFA and its sponsors are celebrating National FFA Week, February 23-27.
In honor of this special week, the FFA Officers have planned a "Kiss the Pig" contest to raise funds for the Shelby County Outreach Ministries.
FFA sponsor, Brittany Hall explains, "Each nominated staff member will have a jar during lunch with their picture on it. Each day some of our FFA members will walk around during lunch and have kids put money into the jar of the person they want to see "kiss a pig"! At the end
of the week the jar with the most money wins...well if you call kissing a pig winning.
We are planning to invite everyone to the Ag shop after school on Monday March 2nd. We will have the winner kiss the pig." This is a great opportunity for kids to have a little fun, while participating in an important service project that benefits their community.
Center High School is having its regular dues drive this week, Feb. 23-Feb.27. Students can pay their class dues at the table set up in the cafeteria at all lunches. Any students planning to attend prom, Senior Trip, and other special spring events must have paid their dues in full.
Amounts are as follows:
Freshmen-$10
Sophomore-$20
Junior-$30
Senior-$50
The Center Lady Rider Powerlifting team has had two of its members to
qualify for the Regional Meet.
Seniors, Rachel Andrews and Rylee Hudspeth will both be traveling to Wills Point on February 28th for the Regional Powerlifting Meet to try for a chance at State.
Congratulations to both of these young ladies and their coaches!
LUFKIN – TxDOT crews have monitored road conditions through the night in the nine-county Lufkin District and have treated some icing on bridges, overpasses and roadways.
Motorists are urged to drive with caution and check road conditions at drivetexas.org before heading out this morning.
TxDOT officials in Sabine, Shelby, San Augustine and Nacogdoches counties began treating roadways early last night where patchy ice began forming after a freezing drizzle fell late in the afternoon. Temperatures hover near the freezing mark this morning and are expected to warm into the 40s later today.
The Lufkin area dodged the bullet for accumulating ice overnight but TxDOT crews were out and did treat some overpasses and bridges as a precautionary measure.
Motorists who must drive early this morning are advised to use caution since frozen roadways can always be hazardous. Some areas were treated with rock and/or salt to make the roads safer for early morning commutes.
Crews will continue to monitor roads throughout the morning. Motorists should be prepared to slow down if they encounter work crews on the roadways.
Road conditions and traffic updates available on Facebook.com/txdot or Twitter.com/TxDOTLufkin.
Obits:
Mangum Funeral Home announces pending service for 23-year old Daurin Andrez Chel Sanchez of Center. He passed away Saturday at Center Emergency Department as a result of a car accident. Among Daurin Andrez Chel Sanchez’s survivor is his father, Fedrico Chel Wicab of Mexico; mother, Carmita Sanchez Ambros of Mexico; and brothers, Miguel Chel Sanchez and Carlos Chel Sanchez, both of Center.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home of San Augustine announces service for 79-year old Preston Milton Scott of San Augustine. Service will be at 10 a.m. this moring at Rosevine United Pentecostal Church in Sabine County, with burial at Rosevine Cemetery.
Weather Delays & Cancellations:
Tuesday…..
Shelby County Courthouse will open at 10 a.m.
Center ISD staff at 10 a.m., and students report at 10:15 a.m.
San Augustine ISD will start at 10 a.m.
Center Learning Center will start at 9 a.m.
Shelbyville ISD will start 2 hours late. Faculty and Staff report two hours late. Administration and other essential personnel report at regular time-weather permitting.
Tenaha ISD buses will run at 9 a.m., staff report at 9:30 a.m. and classes start at 10 a.m.
Timpson ISD will start at 10 a.m.
Joaquin ISD at 10:00 a.m. Buses will run approximately 2 hours later than normal. Staff reports at 9:30 a.m.
Excelsior ISD will start time at 9:50am. Buses will run 2 hours later than normal.
Martinsville at 10 a.m.
Garrison ISD at 10:15 a.m.
Nacogdoches ISD delayed 2 hours
Center Christian Academy, staff reports at 9:30 am and students by 10:00 am.
Tri-County Headstart will open at 10:15 a.m.
Panola College, offices open at 10:30 with classes resuming at 10:50 for all campuses.
Desoto Parish schools will be closed Tuesday
The Timpson First United Methodist Church has cancelled its Senior Lunch until March 31.
Weather Closures, Cancellations & Delays:
Monday…
Center City Council meeting cancelled.
The Tenaha basketball playoff game at 6 pm. in Cushing is still on.
Center ISD Senior Celebration has been postponed till Monday, March 16, 2015 @ 6:30pm.
Panola College Campuses (Center, Carthage & Marshall) are closed, no classes this evening.
The Center/Shelbyville 4-H meeting has been cancelled.
Tuesday…..
Shelby County Courthouse will open at 10 a.m.
Center ISD staff at 10 a.m., and students report at 10:15 a.m.
San Augustine ISD will start at 10 a.m.
Center Learning Center will start at 9 a.m.
Shelbyville ISD will start 2 hours late. Faculty and Staff report two hours late. Administration and other essential personnel report at regular time-weather permitting.
Tenaha ISD buses will run at 9 a.m., staff report at 9:30 a.m. and classes start at 10 a.m.
Timpson ISD will start at 10 a.m.
Joaquin ISD at 10:00 a.m. Buses will run approximately 2 hours later than normal. Staff reports at 9:30 a.m.
Excelsior ISD will start time at 9:50am. Buses will run 2 hours later than normal.
Martinsville at 10 a.m.
Garrison ISD at 10:15 a.m.
Nacogdoches ISD delayed 2 hours
Center Christian Academy, staff reports at 9:30 am and students by 10:00 am.
Tri-County Headstart will open at 10:15 a.m.
Panola College, offices open at 10:30 with classes resuming at 10:50 for all campuses.
Desoto Parish schools will be closed Tuesday
The Timpson First United Methodist Church has cancelled its Senior Lunch until March 31.
Daurin Andrez Chel Sanchez, 23, of Center passed away Saturday, February 23, 2015 at Center Emergency Department as a result of car accident.
Services are pending at Mangum Funeral Home.
Among his survivors include:
Father:
Federico Chel Wicab of Mexico
Mother:
Carmita Sanchez Ambros of Mexico
Brothers:
Miguel Chel Sanchez of Center
Carlos Chel Sanchez of Center
Panola College Offices open tomorrow, Tuesday, at 10:30 with classes resuming at 10:50 for all campuses.
After making the drive to the Nacogdoches area, Tenaha officials have agreed to keep the scheduled Bi-District playoff at Cushing tonight at 6:00 PM. The winter weather system has seemingly been less severe to the south and road ways and bridges appear clear at this time. Tiger fans please use extreme caution in traveling to Cushing.
Tenaha ISD would also suggest that fans take the route of 59, to 259, to 204... Safety would suggest this is better than the route to Mount Enterprise and FM 225. Again, take the Nacogdoches route to Cushing to avoid smaller roads and lighter traffic on roads
As of 2:00 pm the precipitation is showing more movement to the Northeast. The forecast has changed with little or no moisture expected beginning around 4:00 pm today. The chances do remain at a 20% chance through the evening hours.Temperatures are expected to fall into the 20's. and with the 'High" pressure flow bringing our winds in a clockwise fashion around it at 10-12 mph Eastward direction.
Tuesday.....the temperatures will begin to get to the 31-32 degree mark by sunrise...8:00 AM and reach a forecast high of 47 degrees with a low of 37 degrees.
Wednesday morning.... a quick front with mostly rain for our immediate area will begin sometime around 3:00 am . 47/32
Thursday... we should see some peeks of sun, no rain, and temperatures in the mid 50's with a low in the low 30's with the clear skies.
Friday...Lots of sunshine, lots more of those cold of NNE winds at 10 mph and a rather cool 50 degrees...and late evening will see a start of another rainy several days
Saturday thru Tuesday...60s and 40's at night with rain estimates of 1/4 inch each day.
The City of Center is cancelling today's city council meeting due to weather.
All agenda items will be placed on next month's meeting.
Joaquin ISD will dismiss at our regular time today.
Delayed school start time for Tuesday, February 24, 2015 will be 10:00 a.m.
Buses will run approximately 2 hours later than normal. Classes will begin
at 10:00 a.m. with staff reporting at 9:30 a.m.
LUFKIN – TxDOT is about to begin an exciting project in San Augustine that will change the way motorists maneuver through the historic town.
Engineers, contractors and other professionals gathered last week at the Nacogdoches TxDOT offices to discuss pre-construction plans for the reconfiguration of the circle intersection at U.S. 96 and State Highway 21.
The project will redesign the intersection with traffic lights and create a safer area. The total project cost is estimated at more than $3.9 million and is expected to be completed by late summer, weather permitting.
“The Lufkin District is excited to kick-off this construction project as TxDOT has been working with the city and county to make these intersection improvements for several years,” said Cheryl Flood, Lufkin district engineer. “Replacing this obsolete traffic circle with a traditional signalized intersection will reduce crashes caused by unfamiliarity with this traffic movement and uncertainty as to who has the right of way. Once the signalized intersection is completed, safety will improve as will mobility particularly during hurricane evacuations. I urge drivers to be cautious while construction is being performed and if possible take an alternate route.”
Construction is scheduled to begin in early March. Motorists should be prepared to encounter rumble strips, barricades, safety cones and barrels and be prepared to slow down or stop as traffic could be diverted through the work zone. Traffic control will be administered by the San Augustine Police Department and traffic fines double when workers are present.
A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. March 10 at the San Augustine County courthouse to celebrate the beginning of the project.
For more information, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or (936) 633-4395.
Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson announces pending service for 92-year old William Herbert Hearnsberger of Garrison.
From Dr. Hockenberry - due to the deteriorating weather conditions, CISD
EARLY RELEASE TODAY due to weather at 12:30
Weekly Calendar of Events –
Mon. Feb. 23 – Elementary Book Fair Week
Tues. Feb. 24 – Varsity Bears Basketball Play-off game against Carlisle in Tatum @ 6:00
------------ Admission price Students-$3.00 and Adults-$4.00
-------------Twirler Tryouts
Wed. Feb. 25 - Staff payday
------------ Elementary benchmark testing
Thurs. Feb. 26 – Elementary benchmark testing
Fri. Feb. 27 – End of fourth six weeks
----------- Elementary benchmark testing
----------- Longview softball tournament at Lear Park
2015-2016 Timpson Middle School Cheerleaders
Congratulations to the 2015-2016 Timpson Middle School cheerleaders. They are:
Ashlynn Lindgren, Kaleigh Timmons, Ke'Unnia Perkins, Tahlia Wallace, Alex Oliver, Brittany Hutto, Da'Mya Collins, Claire Johnson, Harlie Ware, Madison Fleming, Emma Ramsey, Layci Sample, Celeste Bush, and Kealey Horner.
Weather Alert!
Tenaha ISD will dismiss at 12:45 today.
Tuesday we will be on a delayed start: Buses will run at 9:00 am
Staff report at 9:30 am
Classes will start at 10:00 am
Stay tuned to your local media for additional updates.
]VB vs Cushing game is still 6:00 pm until further notice.
Tiger Daily
February 23, 2015-Bi- District VB vs Cushing There at 6:00 pm; Tickets $5/$3
February 24, 2015-Lady Tigers vs Evadale in Lufkin 6:15 pm; Hudson vs
Henderson in SEC 7:00 pm
February 27, 2015-Lady Tigers Soccer New Summerfield Round Robin Tournament
8:00 am; Robert E. Lee 12:Noon; Lady Tigers BB Hubbard or Lovelady @ Leon HS
5:00 pm
March 2, 2015-JH Track vs West Sabine
March 3, 2015-Boys Regional Q-Final
March 5, 2015-Gary Base Ball Tournament in Gary
Tenaha ISD is currently monitoring the weather. Please stay tuned to local
media for any weather updates.
Playoff Time- On the Road!!!!
Tigers Look to Put Cushing on Ice
Tonight at 6 PM, barring, too much bad weather, the Tenaha Tigers will open
up the 2015 State Playoffs with a Bi-District match-up vs. the Cushing
Bearkats in Cushing. When the two teams met to set up the match-up, both
schools agreed that the new facility in Cushing and the Tenaha S.E.C. were
the two best locations in East Texas for a playoff game, so…. Why not flip
for home and home? The coin came up in favor of the Bearkats and therefore,
the Tigers will have to face a hostile road environment tonight in order to
earn a trip to the Area Finals where San Augustine awaits. Be careful in
the weather, but let’s see if the Tiger Nation can “ice” the Bearkat
enthusiasm and home crowd.
Lady Tigers face Evadale with Regional Tourney Trip at Stake
Tuesday in Lufkin at 6:15 PM, the Tenaha Lady Tigers face a tough challenge
in the form of the District 24-2A Champion Evadale Lady Rebels. The winner
will advance to Leon High School for the Regional Semi-Finals against either
Hubbard or Lovelady at 5:00 PM on Friday. The District 22-2A Champion Lady
Tigers (now 24-9) advanced to the Regional Quarterfinals for the 2nd
straight year by defeating Colmesneil 43-35 Last Thursday.
Soccer
The Lady Tiger soccer team faced Chapel Hill Friday and finished the game
with a win and score of 2-0. Freshman, Sidney Cheshire, broke through the
defense with an assist from Ana Segovia and scored a goal early in the
second half. Lady Tiger defense held the score and senior goal keeper,
Marissa Cooper, recorded her third shut out. With one minute left in the
2nd half, Senior, Cheyenne Koller, was awarded a penalty kick and scored a
perfect goal, winning the game with the score of 2-0. The Lady Tigers will
finish the season with a small school tournament hosted by New Summerfield.
The first game is against New Summerfield, Friday morning at 8:00 am,
followed by a 12:00 game vs. Robert E. Lee JV at Jacksonville College. The
final game of the season will be Saturday at 1:00 vs the Crockett Lady
Bulldogs at Jacksonville College.
School will early release today at 1:00 pm due to weather precautions. School will start 2 hours late on Tuesday. Faculty and Staff report two hours late. Administration and other essential personnel report at regular time-weather permitting.
The Gulf War codenamed Operation Desert Storm began on January 17, 1991 when
coalition forces from 34 nations led by the United States began aerial bombardment of Iraq. This was in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. A week later on February 24th, a ground assault began the liberation of Kuwait and advancement into Iraqi territory. When the war
ended on February 28th, 1991, 148 Americans had died in battle. There were another 145 nonbattle deaths and 467 wounded.
Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and the Ladies Auxiliary will remember the service and sacrifice of those Americans who participated in "Desert Storm" with a memorial wreath laying at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the Historic Courthouse in Center, Texas on Friday, February 27th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. All Desert Storm veterans are
invited as our guest(s) of honor. As always the public is cordially invited.
More information contact post quartermaster Larry Hume, 598-2976.
Weather Closures & Cancellations:
Monday…
No School for DeSoto or Sabine Parish schools
All Panola College Campuses are closed, no classes today and evening.
Tuesday…..
The Timpson First United Methodist Church has cancelled its Senior Lunch until March 31.
Winter Weather Warning has been issued and is in effect until 9 PM CST this evening...
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Winter Weather Advisory forfreezing rain... mixing with sleet. This advisory is in effect until 9:00PMthis evening.
There is a mixture of freezing rain and sleet expected over the region today into early this evening. Freezing rain and sleet accumulations are expected to be mainly less than one quarter of an inch through early this evening. This is expected to have an impact on driving conditions and with this much accumulation there could be some power outages with anything over 1/10th on power lines.
Precipitation is already beginning to rapidly develop across Central and North Central Texas early this morning. It is forecast that the precipitation will move into our Deep East Texas area by early to mid morning.
Arrest Report
02/20/15—02/23/15
Shelby County:
Angela Marie Moore, 25, Tenaha, Warrant-Criminally Negligent Homicide
Jessie Gene Jackson, 52, San Augustine, Driving While License Invalid & No Insurance
Daryl McSwain, 46, Center, Failure to Comply with Requirement on Striking Unattended Vehicle & Resisting Arrest
Aubrey Sutter, 22, Garrison, Possession of Marijuana
Wesley Stovall, 26, Timpson, Smith County Warrant-Violation of Probation, Original Charge: Forgery
Allen Henderson, 32, San Augustine, Public Intoxication
San Augustine County:
James Bird, 29, Bronson, Assault-Family Violence
Joshua G. Williams, 34, Bronson, Burglary of a Building
Note: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
In Sports,
High School Basketball:
Girls’ Playoffs:
Class 2A:
The Shelbyville Lady Dragons notched a 36-31 area championship win over the Broaddus Lady Bulldogs in Hemphill Friday night to advance to the region quarterfinal round to take on Cushing at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Hudson. Cushing beat Dallardsville Big Sandy, 43-40. The Shelbyville-Cushing winner has the Cayuga-LaPoynor winner in the region semi-finals later this week.
The Tenaha Lady Tigers will play Evadale at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Lufkin Middle School Gym in a regional quarterfinal contest. Evadale beat Carlisle, 66-37 in area to advance. The winner of Tenaha-Evadale has the winner of Lovelady-Hubbard in the region semi-finals.
Class 3A:
The Garrison Lady Bulldogs saw their season end Friday night, as Anahuac takes a 51-43 win in the area round at Woodville. Anahuac advances to the region semi-finals where they will play Central Heights, a 54-24 winner over Buna. Central Heights vs. Anauhac, 7 p.m. tonight, Livingston.
Woden girls lose to East Chambers, 38-35 in area play.
Class A:
The Chireno Lady Owls beat Abbott, 59-31, and advance to the region quarterfinals where they will play Coolidge at 7 p.m. Tuesday at U-T Tyler Patriot Center.
Boys' Basketball:
The Center Roughriders win the Dist. 19-4A playoff seeding “play-in” tie-breaker against Tatum, 54-49, in Gary Friday night, and will be the #1 seed in post-season. The Riders will play a bi-district game against Jasper at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Rusk. Tatum will play Huntington.
The Shelbyville Dragons have a first-round bye by virtue of winning district, and they’ll play the winner of the West Sabine-Evadale bi-district game to see who they’ll play in area later this week.
The Tenaha Tigers will take on Cushing in a Class 2A bi-district game at 6 p.m. tonight, Monday in Cushing. Tickets are $5/$3. The winner will meet Dist. 23-2A Champ San Augustine in the area round. Tenaha took a 75-58 win over Quinlan Boles in Arp Friday in a playoff warm-up game.
The Timpson Bears will play Carlisle in a 2A first-round playoff game at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Tatum ISD. Ticket Prices: Adults $4 Students $3. The winner will take on Dallardsville Big Sandy in area.
Also in a 3A bi-district games, Central Heights vs. Trinity, 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Lufkin Middle School; and Woden vs. Crockett, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Angelina College, Lufkin.
In Class A bi-district, Chireno vs. Coolidge
Power Lifting:
The Shelbyville Lady Dragon Powerlifting Team finished in First Place as a team at the Center Powerlifting Meet last Thursday. 1st place finishers were Kaitlin Campbell, Cleosha Jeter, Hannah Hall, Savannah Talbert, Kamaryn Smith, Harlie Hagler, and Katie Casey. Harlie Hagler earned ''Best Lifter'' Award on the heavy weight platform.
The Shelbyville Dragons Power Lifting team placed third as a team at the Center Meet. First place went to Kal Metcalf in the 242 lb. division. He also was named Best Lifter Heavy Platform. Octavian Burrell was first in 198.
Soccer:
The Center Riders and Lady Riders will return to action at home against Hudson tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 24.
Baseball: (Weather Permitting)
The Center Roughrider Baseball teams are scheduled to open the season today at home against perennial Class 3A power, Central Heights. Game time is 4:30 p.m. with JV followed by Varsity.
The Riders will play in the Palestine Tournament Thursday through Saturday. On Thursday the Riders play at 1230 and 530 at Elkhart, and on Friday at 4 p.m. in Elkhart and 7 p.m. in Palestine
The Rider JV will be at the Central Heights Tournament, playing at 12:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m.
The Center Roughrider Baseball program's benefit Hit-a-Thon was postponed and rescheduled for Saturday, March 21. For more contact Rider Head Coach David Sheppherd at Center High School.
The Shelbyville Dragons will open up at state champion Douglass beginning with JV at 5 p.m. and Varsity at 7 p.m. today, weather permitting.
Also, weather permitting; the Joaquin Rams go to Waskom for their season opener today at 6 p.m.
Softball:
The Center Lady Riders are home to play Central Heights Tuesday with action starting with JV at 4:30 p.m.
The Shelbyville Lady Dragons go to the Joaquin Lady Rams Tuesday at 4 p.m.
The Garrison Lady Bulldogs are home against East Texas Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.
College Hoops:
The SFA Lady Jacks and Lumberjacks both take Southland Conference wins over Nicholls State Saturday. The Lumberjacks, 86-71, and LadyJacks, 68-59. SFA men will host Lamar at 7 p.m. tonight. The ladies take on Incarnate Word at 7 p.m. Thursday in Nacogdoches.
The 8th annual Logansport Chamber of Commerce Sand Bass Tournament on the Sabine River in Logansport is scheduled for March 14. First prize is $5,000; second $2,000; and third is $1,500. The prize for “Big Bass” is a pool, dependent on the number of registered teams. Entry fee is $150 per team, with an optional $50 per team for Big Bass. Logansport is recognized as the Sand Bass Fishing Capital of the World. Fishermen can obtain get registration forms online at the Facebook page SAND BASS TOURNAMENT, or on the Town of Logansport Chamber of Commerce website. Participants are urged to register early since it may be necessary to restrict to 200 teams. The Shelby County Bass Anglers will conduct the weigh-in. There will be a pre-tournament Fish Fry on March 13. It’s open to the public and will be held along the Logansport Riverfront with an auction and door prizes included. Tickets for the fish fry, along with tournament shirts are available at Logansport businesses. Call Sissy Morris at 318-697-5489 for more info. Tournament entry forms are also available at Center Broadcasting.
So far we’ve avoided freezing temperatures and frozen precipitation across Deep East Texas and Western Louisiana. No problems at this time with roadways. The National Weather Service cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory around 10:30 p.m. as rain left the area and temperatures stayed above freezing. Today, may be a different story, we’re forecast to have freezing rain and sleet with temperatures just above freezing. Tonight, that precipitation is to continue with temperatures dropping to the upper 20s. Ice accumulations are expected to be as much as two-tenths of an inch today and a tenth tonight, with a half-inch of sleet today and then again tonight. The National Weather Service has re-issued a Winter Weather Advisory until 9 p.m. tonight in anticipation of today’s precipitation.
Weather Closures & Cancellations:
Monday…
No School for DeSoto or Sabine Parish schools
All Panola College Campuses (Carthage, Center & Marshall) are closed, no classes today and evening.
Tuesday…..
The Timpson First United Methodist Church has cancelled its Senior Lunch until March 31.
Both parents of 6-month old Ariana Moore have been charged for their part in the death of their daughter last week.
The mother of the toddler, 25-year old Angela Marie Moore was arrested around 12:30 p.m. Friday and charged with Criminal Negligent Homicide.
Her bond was set by JP Pct. 1 Maxie Eaves at $50,000.
She and 28-year old William Bryce Moore, the father, remain in jail at this time.
He was charged with Capital Murder, and no bond per JP Pct. 2 Marla Denby, after being taken into custody last Thursday night.
Ariana Moore was pronounced dead at Center Emergency Department a week ago today, and according to Sheriff Willis Blackwell, it was during the investigation it was discovered that William Moore had inflicted injuries to his daughter, resulting in her death at their residence on County Road 4356 near Tenaha.
The child was laid to rest last Saturday.
A Tenaha man lost his life in a two-vehicle accident near Center on U.S. Hwy. 96 north during rain Saturday evening.
DPS Communications Lufkin says that 23-year old Daurin Chel Sanchez was southbound in a Ford Mustang when he reportedly hydroplaned, went across the center stripe and collided with a northbound Pontiac Grand Prix, driven by 19-year old Eduardo Perez of Center.
The accident took place about six miles north of Center at 6:40 p.m.
Sanchez was pronounced dead at Center Emergency Department. Perez is listed in stable condition.
The accident was investigated by DPS Trooper Jade Lavergne.
A Center family is homeless this morning after their double-wide mobile home was destroyed by fire overnight.
According to Center Fire Chief Keith Byndom, his department received a 9-1-1 call around 11:30 p.m. to the David and Shanna Whitten home on County Road 3047, just off Hwy. 87 south of Center.
Chief Byndom said an electrical shortage in a add-on portion of the structure appears to be the cause of the blaze. He said when Ms. Whitten called for help she reported the residence was fully involved. The Whittens were able to escape unharmed. The Shelbyville VFD assisted with water to help extinguish the fire.
Nearby, Friday afternoon, Center Firemen battled another house fire on Hwy. 87 south of Loop 500. The kitchen area of the brick home of Judy Shields was reported to be fully involved in flames when fireman arrived around 5:15 p.m.
According to fire department personnel, the blaze originated in that part of the structure, which received heavy damage.
A quick assault of the flames kept the fire damage confined.
However, there was substantial smoke and water damage reported throughout.
Ms. Shields had just finished her bus driving route for Center ISD and had not made it back home when the fire was reported. Firemen cleared the scene by 7:45 p.m.
An undocumented worker from Center was sentenced to two years in prison Friday after pleading guilty in Nacogdoches County 420th District Court to sexual assault of a child.
You may remember a year ago 28-year old Juan Fabian Arenas-Delacruz was wanted after a 15-year old girl was reported to be missing when she did not return home from school.
A Texas Amber Alert was issued and canceled two-days later.
Delacruz and the girl were found in Lubbock, and he was arrested at a worksite at Texas Tech University, and the victim was found in a nearby motel room.
Delacruz confessed to sexually assaulting the girl.
It was originally believed the teen was taken against her will. However, it was determined she left town willingly, and the family knew of the relationship.
A Center man was indicted by a Nacogdoches Grand Jury Friday for the murder of a Nacogdoches woman in December.
It was on Dec. 9 that 19-year old Marcus Issac turned himself in to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, four days after he allegedly opened fire on a Railroad Street residence in Nacogdoches.
Issac had reportedly been involved in an “altercation” earlier that day with a resident of the house where Dominique Brooks was killed.
The vehicle Issac was seen driving the afternoon of the incident was found at the end of CR 3215, off Hwy. 7 east in the James Community of Shelby County.
He later walked into the sheriff’s department to give himself up.
The Center City Council will have a regular meeting at 5 p.m. this afternoon, with three items for discussion and possible action.
Those include authorizing signators for the TCF Downtown Revitalization Contract; denoting April as Fair Housing Month; and authorizing the release of the depository request for proposals/qualifications.
The Shelby County Commissioners' Court has a meeting at 9:30 a.m. this morning and among the agenda items for discussion and approval will be purchasing a radio for Justice of the Peace Pct. 5 Mike Crouch; renewal of the county vehicle insurance coverage through the Texas Association of Counties for the policy year June 2015 to June 2016; and record filing of Vehicle Inventory Tax Fund Audit for February 2015.
In addition, commissioners will consider advertising for bids on five seized vehicles for Pct. 4 Constable Bryan Gray.
Did you recently receive a reissued drivers license or ID from the Texas Department of Public Safety? If you did, you were not alone.
Some 850,000 other fellow Texans did and it goes back to a small misprint on the back of the driver’s license for the word "directive".
The 'i' next to the 'd' is not printed well, and to a state trooper, this gives the sign of a possible copied license or ID.
DPS said mailings should be completed by the end of the month.
They say approximately 90 percent of the replacements have been mailed.
It is important that the customer destroy the old card as instructed.
DPS says the producing and reissue fee was covered by the card production vendor, not taxpayers.
Senior Celebration for the Class of 2015 at Center High School is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. tonight at the CHS Cafetorium.
Senior Celebration is a chance for parents/guardians, other relatives, and community members to share in our seniors’ celebration of their accomplishments and approaching graduation.
The program consists of the introduction of each graduating senior, the announcement of class favorites, and the presentation of a senior video. Tickets are $5 per person at the door.
Obits:
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home of San Augustine announces service for 79-year old Preston Milton Scott of San Augustine. He passed away at his residence Saturday. Service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rosevine United Pentecostal Church in Sabine County, with burial at Rosevine Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home. Among Preston Milton Scott’s survivors is a son, Robert Allen Scott of San Augustine; daughters, Terri Lynn Scott Santa Maria of San Augustine, Lisa Gale Scott & Doug Arbour, of Florida and Vicky Grace Scott Potts of San Augustine; sisters, Marlene & Paul Tullis of Bastrop, La., and Patricia & Jim Lowe of Longville La.
The Timpson ISD administration is monitoring the weather currently. We will have future updates and information about possible delays or closures.
Yesterday's NWS Winter Watch area was mostly along the IH30 corridor with some impact South of that line. Today's forecast movement is now much deeper into our area with the focus along the IH20 corridor and North into OK, ARK, LA for the heavier accumulations.
Significant Gulf moisture is colliding with the Arctic air and the NWS has issued a Winter Weather Warning that extends further South into an area from the San Antonio/Austin area to just north of Houston to Cleveland to the Alexandria, La area.
The timing....rain until the evening hours today. Changes to a wintry mix from 9:00 pm today until 6:00 pm on Monday. Our high today is forecast to be only slightly warmer than our current 44.3 degrees.
Monday 33/29
Tuesday 38/32
Wednesday 47/30
Thursday 46/30
Friday 45/34
We will also have wind chills as the North winds will be significant all week. Now is the time to Put your 4 P's into effect....Plants, Pipes, Pets, and People.....make it a point to protect them all and make periodic checks on them during this event.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY 9 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 6 PM MONDAY
Today: Rain likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight: Rain before midnight, then rain or freezing rain. Low around 33. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible.
Monday: Freezing rain and sleet. High near 33. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night: Freezing rain and sleet likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday: A chance of freezing rain and sleet before noon, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before midnight, then a chance of rain or freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Shelbyville High School Academic UIL students competed Saturday, February 21, 2015, in the Center Roughrider Spring Invitational UIL Tournament. There were over 400 entries from 16 schools in class A – AAAAA. Medalists from Shelbyville:
Altobeli Capotali – 1st Place - Spelling & Vocabulary
Kylee Windham – 1st Place - Feature Writing
Kylee Windham – 1st Place – Editorial Writing
Savannah Talbert & Ty Fox – 1st Place - CX Debate
Altobeli Caporali, Kalina Bradshaw, Ty Fox - 2nd Place Team - Spelling & Vocabulary
Kylee Windham – 2nd Place – Headline Writing
Savannah Talbert – 2nd Place – Persuasive Speaking
Altobeli Caporali – 3 Place – Mathematics
Hannah Nicosia – 3rd Place – Literary Criticism
Kylee Windham – 3rd Place – Ready Writing
Christian Schilder – 4th Place Number Sense
Hannah Nicosia – 4th Place – Ready Writing
Harlie Hagler – 4th Place – Number Sense
Altobeli Caporali – 5th Place - Calculator Applications
Kylee Windham – 6th Place – News Writing
Ty Fox – 6th Place – Spelling & Vocabulary
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of freezing rain and sleet. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.
Monday: A chance of freezing rain and sleet before 7am, then rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of freezing rain and sleet between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of snow and sleet after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday: A chance of snow and sleet before 7am, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Fillies closed out Wednesday , Feb. 18th game with a win over Kilgore College 65-55. The fillies started off slow and ended up playing catchup until early in the second half. Two Sophomores were in double figures, Taylor Washington with (22) and Ashley Barry-Wallace with (12).
The Fillies take action Saturday, Feb. 21st at 2:00 PM against Tyler Junior College at Carthage High School.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that does include our Deep East Texas area in the Southern most portion of the advisory.
Even though our high today will be near 70 degrees, a bitterly cold Arctic air mass will begin to dip into our area late today. Much sooner than previously anticipated. Several disturbances moving from the West will also provide the lift necessary for moisture to move back in the region on Sunday with mostly cold rain as temperatures will remain the mid 40's for a highs and lows hovering near freezing.
The actual transition to freezing rain and snow in our area on Monday is still unknown except for the Northern regions of Tx, La. All of Ark, Ok will seethe heavier amounts due to temperatures being much colder.
Our area will have a hard time staying above freezing and will dip into the 20's Monday evening. How quickly the rain moves North and East will determine the extent of our winter precipitation. Right now it is just for a mix...mostly ice pellets. The warm surface temperatures in our area should keep our roads in good shape.
Tuesday 43/32
Wednesday 53/35
Thursday 54/30
Friday Another front will bring us more cold rain as temperatures stay in the low 50's for a highs and near freezing during the evening hours.
Saturday..more rain and 50/40
Pinto Bean Cook-Off
P. O. Box 25, San Augustine, Texas 75972
sanaugustinemainstreet@gmail.com
The only requirements are to cook one pound of pintos and bake one pan of cornbread. Beans should be in a crock pot and delivered to the “Bean Gazebo” no later than 10 am on May 2, 2015.
$5.00 Entry Fee
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WHEN: |
A Texas Treasure Heritage Festival
May 2, 2015 |
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LOCATION: |
The “Bean Gazebo ” on west side of San Augustine County Courthouse |
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Why: |
Prove who cooks the best beans in San Augustine County |
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How: |
Bring cooked beans in crock pot with pan of cornbread to “Bean Gazebo” no later than 10am. |
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Prizes: |
First: $50.00 |
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Details: |
Cook-Off Contact: Teresa Fitzpatrick, chair |
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UPDATE: On Friday, February 20, 2015 at approximately 1235pm, the mother of the victim, an Angela Marie Moore, a white female of 25 years of age was arrested and charged with Criminal Negligent Homicide, a State Jail Felony. Mrs. Moore was booked into the Shelby County Sheriff's Department jail for said charge and was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Judge Maxie Eaves and bond was set at $50,000.
Angela Moore
Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell reports that the Shelby County Sheriff's Department has been investigating the death of Ariana Moore, a 6 month old white female of Tenaha, Texas. A 911 call was received on February 16, 2015 at approximately 0349am regarding the victim who was found unresponsive at a residence in the Kyle Parmer Trailer Park located on County Road 4356, Tenaha. The victim was transported to the NMC-Center Hospital by ACE EMS and was pronounced deceased by JP1 Maxie Eaves.
During the course of the investigation it was found that the father identified as a William Bryce Moore, a white male of 28 years of age had inflicted injuries to the victim which resulted in her death. Mr. Moore was arrested for the charge of Capital Murder, a Capital Felony. Mr. Moore was booked into the Shelby County Sheriff's Department on Thursday, February 19th for said offense. Mr. Moore was arraigned for said charge by Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Judge Marla Denby and Mr. Moore received a no bond. The case was investigated by Investigator Kevin W. Windham and Investigator D.J. Dickerson with the Shelby County Sheriff's Department.
William Bryce Moore
The 8th Annual SAND BASS TOURNAMENT will be held on March 14, 2015, on the River Front in Logansport, Louisiana.
A favorite event with outdoorsmen from Texas and Louisiana, the team-fishing and big-bass competitions have a wide draw. Logansport, recognized as the San Bass Capital of the World, is located on the Texas-Louisiana border, at the headwaters of Toledo-Bend Lake.
First prize is $5,000; second is $2,000; and third is $1,500. Prizes for fourth through tenth place range from $1000 to $150. The prize for the “Big Bass” is a pool, dependent on the number of registered teams, but can easily exceed $2,500.
Fisherman can obtain registration forms by writing to Bass Tournament, POB 320, Logansport, La. 71049; on-line at the Face Book Group SAND BASS TOURNAMENT or at the Chamber of Commerce page on the Town of Logansport Web Site at http://www.townoflogansport.com.
Forms are also available at selected businesses in Logansport, Joaquin, Center, Carthage, Mansfield, Many, Coushatta, Shreveport, Bossier City, Houston, Dallas, and Ft. Worth (see list on Face Book Group). Participants are urged to register early, since it may be necessary to restrict competition to 200 teams.
Although hosted by the Logansport Chamber of Commerce, sportsmen from Texas and Louisiana work together to create a special camaraderie. The Shelby County Bass Anglers, headed by Mr. Sammy Arnold, promote the event in Texas, and manage the weigh-in.
The annual pre-tournament FISH FRY, this year featuring a Friday the Thirteenth theme, will precede the Saturday competition. Open to the public, the gala dinner is held in a tent on the bluff overlooking the river, and features an auction and door prizes.
Information on the Fish Fry can be obtained by calling Sissy Morris at 318-697-5489. Tickets for the fish fry, along with Tournament shirts and mementoes are available at Logansport Businesses.
The BASS TROUNAMENT celebrates the beauty and bounty of the upper reaches of Toledo Bend Lake, and attracts not only fishermen, but lots of folks who enjoy the outdoors. The fishing competition is a great excuse for residents and regional guests to celebrate spring with a fun day on the Sabine River.
This year, for the first time, the event will include live music and vendors. Vendors will not be charged, but are asked to register in advance with Debbie Evans at 318-426-9336. Spaces will be allocated on a first-come basis, and those who fail to register in advance cannot be guaranteed space.
Winners from the 2014 Tournament were Stanley Creech and Myron Prince. The combined weight for their five largest fish was12.93 lbs., netting this winning team $5,000. As one of the sponsors observed, that’s $387 a pound for a great morning of spring fishing.
Mr. John Russell, Vice President of Community Bank of Louisiana and President of the Logansport Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman of the Sand Bass Tournament, met with the Tournament Committee on Tuesday, Jan. 27, to finalize preliminary plans.
Rules for the tournament, essentially identical to those of 2014, were approved, and committees were set up.
Tournament Liaisons for several communities were announced, including Sammy Arnold for Center; Wendy Gurley for Carthage; and Robbie Heard for DeSoto Parish.
The Committee will meet again on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Community Bank of Logansport at 5:00 p.m. All those interested in working on the tournament are invited to attend.
Shelbyville Dragon Powerlifting Results from Center Meet
1st place
Kal Metcalf 242 - Best lifter heavy platform
Octavian Burrell 198
2nd place
Corey Bearden 148
SyDarius Evans 220
3rd place
Christian Schilder 114
4th place
Wesley Berry 148
Jacob Jackson 181
Logan Jefferson 198
Andrew Lindsey SHW
5th place
Trenton Roland 148
Team finished 3rd
Congratulations!
Michael Taylor-Coach
The Shelbyville High School Academic UIL team competed at the Chireno High School Invitational UIL Meet on February 14th. Students receiving medals:
Altobeli Caporali – Spelling & Vocabulary – 1st Place
Altobeli Caporali – Mathematics – 1st Place
Hannah Nicosia – Literary Criticism – 1st Place
Harlie Hagler – Informative Speaking – 1st Place
Madison Taylor – Poetry Interpretation – 1st Place
Sam Windham – Headline Writing – 1st Place
Savannah Talbert – Persuasive Speaking – 1st Place
Hannah Nicosia, Perla Caporali, Raylen Black, Angel Hubble – Literary CriticismTeam – 1st Place
Altobeli Caporali – Calculator Applications – 2nd Place
Altobeli Caporali – Number Sense – 2nd Place
Hannah Nicosia – Ready Writing – 2nd Place
Jake Bragg – Informative Speaking – 2nd Place
Savannah Talbert – CX Debate – 2nd Place
Jake Bragg – Current Issues & Events – 3rd Place
Kaci Griffin – LD Debate – 4th Place
Ali Baty – Computer Applications – 5th Place
Hannah Hall – Prose Interpretation – 5th Place
Perla Caporali – Literary Criticism – 5th Place
Kylee Windham – Ready Writing – 5th Place
Austin Crocker – LD Debate 6th Place
Harlie Hagler – Number Sense – 6th Place
Raylen Black – Literary Criticism – 6th Place
Tristan Smith – Ready Writing – 6th Place
Tiger Daily
February 20, 2015-VB vs Quinlan Boles in Arp 6:15 pm; Lady Soccer @ Chapel
Hill 4:00 pm
February 21, 2015-Elementary Dance; Little Dribblers
February 23, 2015-Bi- District VB vs Cushing There at 6:00 pm; Tickets $5/$3
February 26, 2015-HS Boys Track vs Elysian Fields
February 27, 2015-Lady Tigers Soccer New Summerfield Round Robin Tournament
March 2, 2015-JH Boys Track vs West Sabine
March 5, 2015-Gary Base Ball Tournament in Gary
Lady Tigers Advance to Regional Quarterfinals with 43-35 Win
Lady Tigers notch fourth playoff win in two seasons in gutty Area
performance
If it was easy…… Everyone would advance to the 3rd Round of the Playoffs.
After a long bye week of preparation and anticipation, the 22-2A
Champion Tenaha Lady Tigers finally had their chance to take the court in
the Area Round of the Texas State Playoffs. The opponent was the long armed
and tall Colmesneil Lady Bulldogs.
A slow start by the Lady Tigers saw Colmesneil get out to a 4-0 lead until Bianca Davison knocked down back to back three pointers that started a 10-0 run for Tenaha. The Lady Tigers dominated the 2nd quarter as Bianca Ramirez and Colecia Roland gave the Lady
Tigers some huge minutes off the bench.
With a 22-11 halftime lead, the Lady Tigers again found trouble getting their motors running as Colmesneil opened the second half on a 5-0 run to cut the Tiger lead to 22-16. The Lady Tigers responded however, when Ashton Griffin and Ke’anya Davis found
their stride on both ends of the court.
After three quarters, the Lady Tigers led 30-22. The fourth quarter was a story of a young team trying to learn how to close out a playoff game. Colmesneil closed to within 38-35
with around a minute remaining, but the Lady Tigers regained their poise and
made key free throws down the stretch with Brooke McClure quarterbacking the
Area Title win from tip to buzzer.
It was certainly a great team effort as everyone in maroon made a significant contribution. LaPorscha Perry was a presence defensively all night for Tenaha and Arlicia Roland, who struggled in her playoff debut, came up with a huge blocked shot and key offensive
rebounds in the final few minutes.
Next up for the Lady Tigers is either Carlisle or State Ranked
Evadale next Tuesday at a site and time yet to be determined.
Due to the expected incliment weather Saturday, the Center Roughrider Hit-a-Thon has been postponed and rescheduled for Saturday, March 21.
The fundraiser will be held at Roughrider Field.
Timpson High School Basketball Play-Off - The Timpson High School Bear basketball play-off game against Carlisle will be Tuesday February 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Tatum High School gym. Admission price is four dollars for adults and three dollars for students. District passes and THSCA membership cards will be accepted. Everybody is encouraged to come out to support the Bears!
TES Agents for Change - Timpson Elementary Agents for Change students are currently participating in a Reading Buddy Program. Each Agent on this committee has been assigned a younger student and is serving as their Reading Buddy for six weeks. As a Reading Buddy the Agent reads to the younger student, listens to them read, and rewards them with incentives for reading. We are in the third week of the program and everyone involved is excited and enjoying the program. Attached are some photos of this program.
Timpson ISD evacuated students and staff from the district site when a company putting in telephone lines punctured a gas line causing a major leak.
Student safety always comes first, therefore, the students and staff were quickly evacuated to the First Baptist Church in Timpson.
A site evacuation is part of the Timpson ISD safety plan used when for any reason remaining on site is unsafe. It is important in a site evacuation to remove students and staff from the site as quickly as possible.
All students and staff were evacuated from the campus in 10-15 minutes. Parents were notified as soon as possible following the site evacuation through the Bear Update and news media.
Anyone who wants to receive the Bear Update should send an email to Superintendent Mid Johnson at mjohnson@timpsonisd.com<mailto:mjohnson@timpsonisd.com> and put ‘Add to Bear Update’ in the subject line.
Parents were able to pick up students at the church by signing them out. Parents were asked to come in the church building to sign students out to ensure student safety and that they would be leaving only with parents or persons who had parent permission to pick up students. Buses ran at 1:15 p.m. Students who did not have adults at home were brought back to the church so that they would not be left unattended.
The TISD staff did an outstanding job supervising students and ensuring they were quickly and safely evacuated from the district site. At the church, the staff supervised the students to ensure their safety and keep students calm. Once it was determined by the gas company, local law enforcement and district personnel, that it was safe to be on campus and enter the buildings, students, parents and staff were able to return to campus to retrieve personnel items.
Dr. Mid Johnson, TISD Superintendent, expressed his appreciation to staff, law enforcement, Timpson city workers and the Timpson Volunteer Fire Department for working together to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Dr. Johnson also expresses appreciation to First Baptist church’s pastor, Dr. Josh Walters, and the church membership for allowing the district to house students at the church during the evacuation.
He also expressed appreciation to the media who help the district keep parents informed and updated throughout the evacuation. District personnel, including substitutes, receive training on site evacuation each year. A practice site evacuation is also completed each year. The training and practice drill help prepare students and staff for a real evacuation when one is needed.
District personnel also appreciated the many positive comments parents and community members gave in person and on social media concerning how quickly and safely the evacuation took place.
Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell reports that the Shelby County Sheriff's Department has been investigating the death of Ariana Moore, a 6 month old white female of Tenaha, Texas. A 911 call was received on February 16, 2015 at approximately 0349am regarding the victim who was found unresponsive at a residence in the Kyle Parmer Trailer Park located on County Road 4356, Tenaha. The victim was transported to the NMC-Center Hospital by ACE EMS and was pronounced deceased by JP1 Maxie Eaves.
During the course of the investigation it was found that the father identified as a William Bryce Moore, a white male of 28 years of age had inflicted injuries to the victim which resulted in her death. Mr. Moore was arrested for the charge of Capital Murder, a Capital Felony. Mr. Moore was booked into the Shelby County Sheriff's Department on Thursday, February 19th for said offense. Mr. Moore was arraigned for said charge by Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Judge Marla Denby and Mr. Moore received a no bond. The case was investigated by Investigator Kevin W. Windham and Investigator D.J. Dickerson with the Shelby County Sheriff's Department.
The Lady Dragon's Powerlifting Team finished in First Place as a team at
the Center Powerlifting Meet on Feb. 19.
Finishing in 5th place was Kiana Watts.
4th place Paige Polley and Lindsey Holbrook.
3rd place Madison Taylor.
2nd place Tristin Wilburn, Kennedy Parker and Breanna Jackson.
1st place finishers were Kaitlin Campbell, Cleosha Jeter, Hannah Hall,
Savannah Talbert, Kamaryn Smith, Harlie Hagler, and Katie Casey.
Harlie Hagler earned ''Best Lifter'' Award on the heavy weight platform.
Congratulations!
Gary Alford-Coach
In Sports,
High School Basketball:
Girls’ Playoffs:
Class 2A Area:
The Tenaha Lady Tigers have advanced to the regional quarterfinals after a 43-35 area championship win over Colmesneil last night in Pineland. Tenaha will meet the Evadale-Carlisle winner in the third round.
Shelbyville Lady Dragons vs. Broaddus Lady Bulldogs, 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Hemphill ISD. Winner gets the Cushing-Big Sandy winner in the regional quarterfinals.
Class 3A Area:
Garrison Lady Bulldogs vs. Anahuac, 8 p.m. tonight in Woodville. Winner will play winner of Central Heights-Buna game in regional quarterfinals. It's a double-header in Woodville, as Woden vs. East Chambers, 6 p.m.
Central Heights Lady Blue Devils vs. Buna, 6 p.m., this evening, Livingston High School.
Class A Area:
Chireno vs. Abbott, 8 p.m. tonight, Leon-Jewett High School
Boys' Basketball:
The Center Roughriders take on the Tatum Eagles in a district seeding game at 6:30 p.m. tonight in Gary. Both teams are in the playoffs as co-champions. Center and Tatum split during the regular season. The winner will get Jasper in bi-district, while the #2 seed has Huntington.
The Shelbyville Dragons have a first-round bye and must wait the result of the West Sabine-Evadale bi-district game to see who they’ll play in area. The Dragons’ district championship is the first for a Shelbyville boys’ basketball team since 1989. Shelbyville is 16-5 on the season, and was 9-1 in district.
The Tenaha Tigers will take on Cushing in a Class 2A bi-district game at 6 p.m. Monday in Cushing. Tickets are $5/$3. The winner will meet Dist. 23-2A Champ San Augustine. Tenaha will play a warm-up game against Quinlan Boles in Arp 6:15 pm tonight.
The Timpson Bears will play Carlisle in a first-round playoff game at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Tatum ISD. Ticket Prices: Adults $4 Students $3. The winner will take on Dallardsville Big Sandy in area.
Power Lifting:
Center hosted a power lifting invitational Thursday and the Riders win the boys’ division.
Soccer:
The Center Riders and Lady Riders have a bye today and will return to action at home against Hudson Feb. 24.
The Tenaha Lady Tiger Soccer team will go to Chapel Hill 4 p.m. today.
Softball:
The Center Lady Riders began play in the Hudson Tourney yesterday and come up short, losing 10-0 to Grapeland.
The Timpson Lady Bears are also playing in the Hudson Tournament.
The Joaquin Lady Rams will start the season today in the Carthage Tournament.
The Garrison Lady Bulldogs are in the Longview Tournament thru Saturday.
Baseball:
The Center Roughrider Baseball teams take shutout wins during scrimmage action at Pollock Central yesterday. The Varsity Riders get a 5-0 decision in a combined no-hitter, while the JV wins 9-1. Weather permitting; the Riders will have their final scrimmage at home against Jasper at 4:30 p.m. this afternoon starting with JV.
The Center Roughrider Baseball program is sponsoring a benefit Hit-a-Thon at 11 a.m. Saturday at Roughrider Field. Players are hoping to raise at least $5,000 for the program to help off-set expenses. Players have been asking for donations and any help would be appreciated. The hit-a-thon’s format will have each Rider getting 10 pitches, with the total distance hit, multiplied what was pledged per foot the amount raised by the player. For more, contact Rider Head Coach David Sheppherd at Center High School.
The Joaquin Rams will be in the Stanley Jamboree Saturday.
The high school regular season begins next Monday, Feb. 23.
College Hoops:
SFA Lady Jacks have taken over sole possession of first in the Southland Conference with a 71-60 win over Lamar University last night. The Lady Jacks and Lumberjacks are home to play Nicholls State in a double-header Saturday.
Semi-Pro Football:
There’s a semi-pro team that’s making Center their home field. The East Texas Oilers will kick-off their season at 3 p.m. Saturday at Roughrider Stadium. The full-contact team has a number of players from the area, and will play all their home games at Roughrider Stadium. The Oilers will play the Louisiana Lightning Saturday. Tickets are $8 adults, $5 for students with ID, and free for kids under 5-years.
The San Augustine Lions Sporting Clay Shoot will be held this Saturday, Feb. 21 at Fairway Farm, located five miles east of San Augustine on Hwy. 21. All proceeds benefit Texas Lions’ Camp, local charities and scholarships. The shoot will consist of four or five person teams. Individuals are welcome and everyone will be placed on a team. There will be one flight beginning at 10 a.m., registration starts at 8 a.m. Fee is $100 per shooter. Food, drinks and prizes will be provided. A special brass plated lever-action Henry rifle donated by T-Roy Broussard from the “Swamp People” TV show will be auctioned and another Henry rifle will be awarded to the “top shooter”. Title sponsors are Contango Oil & Gas Company, XTO Entergy and CHI St. Luke’s Health. For more information contact Norrell Thomas at 936-275-6015 or Kenny Fowler at 936-275-6208. Entry forms are also available at Center Broadcasting at 307 San Augustine Street in Center.
The Logansport Chamber of Commerce will have their 8th annual Sand Bass Tournament Saturday, March 14. Entry fee is $150 per team, with an optional $50 per team for Big Bass. Fishing begins at 6 a.m., and boats must be landed on Toledo Bend or the Sabine River. Fishing on the bank is also allowed. First-place will pay $5,000. Prize money payouts are based on a minimum of 75 teams entered. A copy of the tournament rules and an entry form is available at Center Broadcasting, 307 San Augustine St. in Center.
An arrest had been made in the death of a six-month old child that was found non-responsive earlier this week at a home on County Road 4356, near Tenaha.
According to arrest records at the Shelby County Jail, 28-year old William Bryce Moore of Tenaha was taken into custody around 7:30 p.m. last night and charged with Capital Murder.
After questioning by investigators at the sheriff’s department Thursday, authorities felt they had the evidence they needed to take Moore into custody.
Ariana Moore was pronounced dead at Center Emergency Department Monday morning after arriving by ambulance.
A 9-1-1 call came into the sheriff’s department around 4 a.m. from a residence in the Kyle Parmer Trailer Park, with sheriff’s department deputies and investigators responding.
William Moore will go before a magistrate this morning.
Sheriff Willis Blackwell told Center Broadcasting yesterday that after autopsy results on the child were received his office would likely bring charges.
The sheriff said an older child was also in the household, and has been removed by CPS.
A graveside funeral service for Ariana Moore will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Arrest Report
02/19/15—02/20/15
Shelby County:
Jonathan Webb, 25, Joaquin, Possession of Marijuana
William Bryce Moore, 28, Tenaha, Capital Murder
San Augustine County:
Cody Evans, 37, San Augustine, Falsifying a Drug Test
Nora L. Hammock, 38, Broaddus, Driving While Intoxicated with Child Passenger
Note: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
We're down to one week left to file for a position on the ballot for the May 9 city and school board elections. Next Friday, Feb. 27 is the filing deadline.
In the Joaquin ISD, Thomas Harvey has been the lone filer, as positions held by Luke Garrett and Ronnie Belrose will be expiring.
For the City of Joaquin, incumbent council members LeeVern Stotts Gilliam and Mike Atkinson have both filed to run again. Two current Joaquin City Council members have filed to run for the seat of mayor, as Bill Baker and Pat Gray will be running.
There has been one filing for the Tenaha ISD board as Joe Anderson has submitted paperwork. The positions held by Bo Morris, Robert Barton and June Swint are up.
In the City of Tenaha Council race, Larry Terry has filed for re-election. Claudine Howard and Michael Baker’s spots on the council are also expiring.
At the Timpson ISD board member Dannie Hunt has filed for re-election, with seats held by Tracy Hooper and Beth Tipton up.
At the Timpson City Council, there is a correction as as only one person has filed, that's Linda Hancock. The three incumbents have not filed, including Kyle Allen, Janell Baker and George Grace.
In the Shelbyville ISD board of trustees, incumbents Joe Tom Schillings and Etola Jones have re-filed, so has challenger Chris Koltonski.
If you’re interested in a position you can file at the respective school administration or city office by next Friday, Feb. 27.
Gasbuddy.com says the nation-wide average for a gallon of regular is $2.27, a nickel increase in the past week.
In Texas, its $2.11, up five pennies this week; Louisiana is up to $2.11, also a five-cent rise.
Locally, the lowest in Center this morning is $2.08, which is unchanged in the past week.
There was a gas price war in Jasper County Thursday afternoon into the evening as two convenience stores on Hwy. 63 west of Jasper were battling it out. At 7 p.m. last night the lowest for regular was $1.31, while diesel was $1.05.
A 59-year old tradition rides on as the Old Spanish Trail Ride will begin its week-long horseback trek to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo starting Saturday morning.
According to trailride officials, due to construction of the Logansport Sabine River Bridge, the ride will start at the Fellowship School at Joaquin.
All well wishers are invited to line up on Hwy. 84 from Joaquin Ram Football Stadium through the downtown area around 9:45 to 10 a.m. tomorrow morning and take part in the depart.
The trail ride began in 1956, will make the 216-ride from Hwy. 84, then to Hwy. 59 onward to Houston.
The first night's camp is at SoSo Park in Timpson Saturday.
Senior Celebration for the Class of 2015 at Center High School is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the CHS Cafetorium.
Senior Celebration is a chance for parents/guardians, other relatives, and community members to share in our seniors’ celebration of their accomplishments and approaching graduation.
The program consists of the introduction of each graduating senior, the announcement of class favorites, and the presentation of a senior video.
Tickets are on sale and may be purchased at the front office at CHS for $4 for adults and $3 for students until 3:30 p.m. Friday, February 20th.
After that date there will be a charge of $5 per person at the door.
Fire Chief Jerryl Adams invites all to the West Shelby County VFD chili lunch fundraiser tomorrow Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the fellowship hall of Mt. Herman Missionary Baptist Church, Hwy. 7 West.
$5 will get you chili, crackers, dessert and drink. Eat in or take out.
All proceeds go to the fire department for much needed equipment.
For more details call 598-6321, 332-1267 or 598-2317.
Call or text orders to (936)488-1627, 332-1267 or 552-1546 after 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
There will be an all-u-can eat fish fry at the Huxley Fire Dept. this Saturday, Feb. 21 starting at 5 p.m.
Dine in plates are $15 or carry out, $10.
Plates include fish, fries, hushpuppies, cole slaw, beans, bread, drink and dessert.
All proceeds to Mission Belize Trip 2015.
For more information contact Rusty Hall at 318-422-1511 or Jamie Jamison at 936-590-1240.
Shelby County Ducks Unlimited is getting ready for its annual Green Wing event at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 21.
The event will be held at Bob & Sheilah Reeves residence on County Road 3121 off Hwy. 7 east of Center, right after passing the airport.
There will be prizes for all kids, along with Texas Parks & Wildlife Game Wardens providing hunter safety, Mike Hudman with Black Water Retrievers with a dog demo and a free hot dog meal.
All kids ages up to 17 are invited to attend.
Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.
For more information call Clint Tanner at 936-332-4767 or Adam Reeves at 936-332-6420.
Obits:
Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 80-year old Shirley Anne Clarke Hutson of Timpson. She passed away Thursday in Katy. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Watson & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. A visitation will be held prior to service beginning at 12 noon. Among Shirley Anne Clarke Hutson’s survivor is her husband, Edward Hutson of Timpson; children, Sue Hutson & Patrick Redmond of Cypress, E. Lee Hutson, Jr. of Houston and Sharon Hutson & Delbert Johnson of Timpson.
Mangum Funeral Home announces a graveside service for 6-month old Ariana Alexis Marie Moore. She passed away Monday at Center Emergency Department. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Mangum Funeral Home. Among Ariana Moore’s survivors are her parents, Billy & Angela Moore of Center; brothers, Emmanuel Mejia and Zayden Moore; and grandparents, Warren & Cindy McDaniel of San Augustine, Buddy & Stacey Moore of Nacogdoches and Domingo & Patti Majia of Florida.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine announces service for 57-year old Juan Garcia of Nacogdoches, formerly of Broaddus. Service will be at 10 a.m. this morning at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with burial at Broaddus Cemetery.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine announces service for 73-year old Mrs. Lydia Ann Long of San Augustine. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with burial at Tebo Cemetery, Sabine County. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. this evening at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
Garner & Son Mortuary announces service for 52-year old Andrew Early “Andy” Williams of Geneva. Service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at County Line Baptist Church, with interment at County Line Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. today at Garner & Son Chapel. Among Andy Williams survivors is his wife, Vema Tanner of San Augustine; son K.C. Price of San Augustine; daughter, Vera Tanner of Center; step-mother, Deloris Williams of San Augustine; brothers, Leo Williams, Jr., Willie Williams and Danny & Eartha Williams, all of Geneva; Christopher & Shareeta Barnes of Nacogdoches and James & Olivia Barnes of San Augustine; and sisters, Victoria Barnes of San Augustine, Verdale Barnes of Pineland and Nefreteri & Steve Williams of San Augustine.
Community Funeral Home of Center announces service for 44-year old Lloyd Steven Moore of San Augustine. He passed away Monday at a Lufkin hospital. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Nacogdoches Bible Fellowship, with burial at West View Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. today at Community Funeral Home in Center.
Autry Funeral Home of Jacksonville announces a graveside service for 61-year old Mable Green Campbell of Tyler, formerly of Center. She passed away Tuesday in Tyler. Graveside service will be at 4 p.m. this afternoon at Resthaven Memorial Park in Jacksonville. Visitation will begin at the cemetery at 3 p.m. Among local survivors is a brother, Eddie & Donna Green of Tenaha.
The City of San Augustine Main Street Patrons and Loyal Supporters is looking forward to an event on Saturday, May 2, 2015! It is the first Main Street heritage festival.
We would like to ask if there are individuals/organizations that would like to contribute and be a sponsor to defray the expenses of putting on such an event.
Some of the events already scheduled are musical entertainment, food vendors, guests both local and out of town with cultural demonstrations, displays, tours, 5K, art and craft vendors, business vendors, etc
.First year expenses include directional signage that can be re-used in future years.
Please call and let me know if you have a monetary donation for this event.
Tracy Cox
Main Street Manager
City of San Augustine
100 W. Columbia St. Rm. 301 B
San Augustine, Texas 75972
936-201-9798
This week the Legislature heard from the other branches of government. In joint sessions of the House and Senate, we heard the State of the State from Governor Greg Abbott and the State of the Judiciary from Chief Justice Nathan Hecht.
Gov. Abbott laid out his priorities for the legislative session, which included expansion of pre-k programs, tax cuts, increasing transportation funding, border security, and funding for higher education.
I agree with Gov. Abbott that we need to secure the border, especially in light of the failure of the federal government to do so. We need to make sure that we are listening to our commanders on the ground about the most appropriate way to tackle this crisis. I look forward to making sure that we have a sensible, appropriate plan for achieving permanent solutions to our border crisis.
I am also looking forward to working on the issue of transportation funding. The Transportation Committee met for the first time this morning to hear from the Department of Transportation, the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Public Safety on many of the issues we will be addressing this session. I am confident that by eliminating diversions from the gas tax fund and dedicating other revenues to transportation, we will be able to solve the funding problem without raising your taxes.
This week, I also continued to file and co-author legislation ranging from allowing probation officers to obtain concealed handgun licenses to alleviating expenses currently paid by DPS and the Department of Motor Vehicles. These measures will allow for reduced expenditures by the government and more efficient use of your tax dollars.
As always, if you have any ideas for legislation or any comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 512-463-0556 or district9.paddie@house.state.tx.us.
Shirley Anne Clarke Hutson, 80, of Timpson, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015 in Katy.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Ozay Ford officiating. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.
Mrs. Hutson was born September 13, 1934 in Richmond, Virginia to Miles Clarke and Edna Earl Farley Clarke. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Mrs. Hutson was of the Methodist faith.
She is survived by
Husband of 61 years: Edward Hutson of Timpson
Children:
Sue Hutson Redmond and husband, Patrick, of Cypress
E. Lee Hutson Jr. of Houston
Sharon Hutson Johnson and husband, Delbert, of Timpson
Grandchildren:
Angie Kleb Knaute and husband, Alex, of Cypress
Kristin Kleb and fiancé, Chris, of Spring
Sarah Kleb Barrow and husband, Charles, of Cypress
Lee Hutson Grumbles and wife, Lauren, of Houston
Jennifer Johnson Norton and husband, Clint, of Shelbyville
Jamie Johnson and fiancé, Brandon Ryan, of Garrison
10 Great Grandchildren:
Special Friend & Companion: Millie
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Miles Clarke and Edna Earl Farley Clarke
Sibling: Robert Clarke
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Shelbyville Dragons boys basketball team won a district championship for the first time since 1989. The Dragons are 16-5 and finished district with a 9-1 record. We are Dragon Proud!
Coach Jerod Roland
Asst. Coach Joe Boykins
Mangum Funeral Home
P.O. Box 2043
Center, Texas 75935
(936) 598-3341
Obituary Notice:
Ariana Alexis Marie Moore
Ariana Alexis Marie Moore, age 6 months, of Center passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at Center Emergency Department.
Graveside Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville with Bro. Buddy Moore officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Mangum Funeral Home.
She was born August 15, 2014 in Nacogdoches to William Bryce and Angela Marie (Mejia) Moore.
Pallbearers will be Buddy Moore, Warren McDaniel, Desmond Moore & Weston Cuttill.
She is survived by:
Parents:
Billy & Angela Moore of Center
2 Brothers:
Emmanuel Mejia
Zayden Moore
Grandparents:
Warren & Cindy McDaniel of San Augustine
Buddy & Stacey Moore of Nacogdoches
Domingo & Patti Mejia of Florida
Uncles & Aunts:
Buddy & Yamboree Moore of San Augustine
Christy Moore of San Augustine
Lisa & Wayne Kennebrew of Irving
Brandy Mejia of Tennessee
Anthony Cuttill of El Paso
Weston Cuttill of San Antonio
Cousins:
Ehlygah, Aahlyah & IZAah Moore
Desmond Moore, D’Andrick Smith
Shakur, Arial, Herbert, Ethan & Alissa Kennebrew
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
Tiger Daily
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February 19, 2015- 9th & 11th Grade Field Trip to Panola; Little Dribblers;
Lady Tigers vs Colmesneil at West Sabine HS in Pineland 6:30 pm
February 20, 2015-VB vs Quinlan Boles in Arp 6:15 pm; Lady Soccer @ Chapel
Hill 4:00 pm
February 21, 2015-Elementary Dance; Little Dribblers
February 23, 2015-Bi- District VB vs Cushing There at 6:00 pm; Tickets $5/$3
February 26, 2015-HS Boys Track vs Elysian Fields
February 27, 2015-Lady Tigers Soccer New Summerfield Round Robin Tournament
March 2, 2015-JH Boys Track vs West Sabine
March 5, 2015-Gary Base Ball Tournament in Gary
GAME TIME!!!!!
Tonight at 6:30 PM, the Tenaha Lady Tigers will try and win their 2nd
consecutive Area Championship when they take on the Colmesneil Lady Bulldogs
at Pineland's West Sabine High School.
Every one please make their way down Highway 96 tonight to support Coach Davison and the Lady Tigers as they put their 23-9 record on the line in the 2015 playoff debut.
Last year in Area, Jalyssa Steadman's three pointer with under :30 remaining gave the Lady Tigers the needed bucket to defeat Big Sandy 51-50 and advance to the
Regional Quarterfinal.
With a win tonight, the Lady Tigers will advance to the Regional Quarterfinal again where a very good and state ranked Evadale team could be waiting. The Lady Tigers will be in maroon tonight, so match up and let's go get a Championship.
Tigers to Open Playoffs @ Cushing
With the rationale that Tenaha and Cushing probably have the two
best playoff site arenas around, officials from both schools agreed to flip
for home court advantage in Monday's first round playoff matchup between the
Tigers and Bearkats.
The coin came up Cushing and therefore, Tenaha will play its Bi-District playoff on the road against Cushing on Monday at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $5 and $3 and stay tuned to the Tiger Daily for game information.
Timpson Elementary Agents for Change students are currently participating in a Reading Buddy Program.
Each Agent on this committee has been assigned a younger student and is serving as their Reading Buddy for six weeks.
As a Reading Buddy the Agent reads to the younger student, listens to them read, and rewards them with incentives for reading.
We are in the third week of the program and everyone involved is excited and enjoying the program.
The National Weather Service in Shreveport is seeing 2 more "interesting" Arctic cold fronts pushing toward our Deep East Texas area. One this week-end and another toward next week-end. The freezing precipitation should once again stay to our North into OKLA, and East into ARK/Northern LA areas. The freezing forms will expand again all across the mid section of the country just like the one that just passed. Both fronts will keep our temps at about 5-7 degrees cooler than normal for this time of the year.
The first event will begin with clouds building on Friday the 20th. The rain is forecast to begin late in the evening. This is not a heavy rain event, but it will be a cold rain over an extended period through late Tuesday afternoon with 1/10 to 1/4 inch each day. Friday and Saturday temperatures will be above normal (pushing 70 degrees) ahead of the cold air on Sunday. Our temps will drop into the upper 40's to low 50's for highs and low to mid 30's for low evening temperatures. It will be windy with gusts in the 15 to 20 mph range through Monday evening. The winds will begin gusting from the South on Friday and turn gusty from the North on Sunday.
The second front will once again make its arrival known by Friday of next week.
NWS advisory's will be issued should the forecasts change between now and the arrival of the fronts should they turn severe.
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce announces that the Grill Fest sanctioned barbecue cook-off sponsored by Farmers State Bank will take place Saturday, March 21 on the grounds of the Windham Civic Center.
“Over $6,500 will be awarded in prize money to registered cook teams. Cook teams may register and enter the contest with a $200 registration fee prior to March 17 or $250 after that date,” according to Kimberly McElroy, Grill Fest Chairman. The barbecue cook-off is sanctioned by the Lone Star Barbecue Society.
Prize money for the top three cook teams will be awarded in three categories – Pork Spare Ribs, Chicken and Brisket. First place is $1,000, second place $750 and third place $500. Trophies will be awarded for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion. Set-up, meat inspection and cooking will begin Friday afternoon, March 20. Cook teams may also take part in the Bean Cook-Off with a $10 entry fee and jackpot prize.
An entry wristband will be $10 with the public invited to sample tastings of barbecue at cook team stations.
In addition to the Chillin’ and Grillin’, there will be a washer Pitching Tournament sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank, a 42 Tournament and live music.
New this year, Cook Teams and the public are invited to participate in a Dessert Cook-Off. Desserts may be prepared on-site or off-site. There will be a $10 entry fee per dessert with a jackpot prize, trophy and bragging rights.
Registration forms and additional information is available at www.shelbycountychamber.com or at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office – 936-598-3682. Questions may be emailed to info@shelbycountychamber.com.
Center Middle School Junior Beta Club attended the annual Texas State Convention held in Grapevine, Texas on February 16-17, 2015 at The Texas Gaylord.
Beta Members have been preparing for competition in several events at the state level. Their diligence and hard work resulted in several students earning the privilege to compete at national level this summer.
Competitions resulted in the following:
First Place – Spotlight Your Club - Mallory Fausett, Taylor Burch, Olivia Johnson, Kalei LaRock, and (not pictured) Annah Kate Morris
Second Place – Oil/Acrylics - Kamryn Holt
Second Place – Essay - Kamryn Holt
First Place – Handmade Jewelry - Keelan Williams
First Place – Wreath-Benjamin Galindo
Second Place – Living Literature -Tyler Herndon, Cheyenne Byrnes, Makayla Mayo, Dalton Snider, Katelyn Bolton, Keaton Watlington, Josh Clinton, Dayton Bush, Caroline Scull, Bryanna Sample, Keelan Williams, Blane Agnew, Grant Hockenberry, Colton Crawford (not pictured).
National competition will be held June 25-29, 2015 at Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN.
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Graveside services for Mable Green Campbell, age 61, of
Mrs. Campbell passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in
She was born January 15, 1954 in
Mable enjoyed being with her family, she was best friends with her daughter Amanda and loved being GiGi to her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 25 years, Larry B. Campbell.
Survivors include her daughter, Amanda Franklin and husband Andrew Maricle of Tyler; 3 grandchildren, Jaycee Franklin, and Sydnie and Syerra Maricle; sister, Neoma Clephas; brother, Eddie green and wife Donna all of Tenaha; brother in-law Tom Campbell and wife Nancy of Whitehouse; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will begin at the cemetery at 3:00pm on Friday, February 20, 2015.
This week we celebrated President's Day. George Washington, who is also known as the "Father of our Country", is one that I admire the most. Through his skills, leadership and longing to live in a country of free people, he helped lay the foundation for our country's future by building a lasting democratic institution. These principles have stood the test of time and guide every decision I make as I represent you in the Texas Senate.
Here are five things that happened this week at your Texas Capitol:
1. State of the State
On Tuesday, at a joint session of the Texas Senate and House, Governor Abbott gave the State of the State address. He began by recognizing Texas for leading the country in job creation for so many years. On this foundation of success, he believes the Legislature will be able to build "an even better Texas."
The Governor laid out the emergency items in his budget, which included ensuring we returned local control back to the school districts of Texas and the importance of expanding the university system in Texas. His budget will more than double state spending on border security and add 500 new state troopers for border security. He also spoke about adding more than $4 billion a year to build more roads in Texas without raising taxes, fees or tolls. The sources for his funding plan include money from Proposition 1, approved last year, the end of highway fund tax diversions, and the redirection of one-half of existing motor vehicle sales taxes.
2. Immigration Lawsuit
Recently, U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen of Brownsville ruled against President Obama's order to shield up to five million undocumented immigrants from deportation. Two programs which formalized the immigrant status of more than 600,000 people nationwide, since 2012, were set to expand this week. With this ruling, the expansion of this and an additional similar program has been halted.
In December 2014, then State Attorney General Abbott and 25 other states filed a lawsuit which would block the president's executive actions on behalf of Texas. Judge Hanen stated the Obama administration's programs would impose major burdens on states by straining states budgets with an increased number of illegal immigrants. He also stated the administration had not followed the required procedures for changing federal rules. Approximately 743,000 illegal immigrants in Texas qualify for the expanded and new programs, and this injunction takes away their protection from deportation and other benefits provided.
3. Increasing Physicians in State
I have co-authored Senate Bill 18, by Senator Jane Nelson, which would increase funding for Graduate Medical Education (GME) in the state. With the addition of new medical students in existing and new medical schools around the state, there are not enough graduate medical education spots available for every medical school graduate.
This bill would implement new programs to create and maintain residency programs for physicians in critical shortage areas across the state, as well as increase the number of family and primary doctors in rural and high need communities. An endowment would also be created, to be used solely to help grow GME programs starting in fiscal year 2018.
4. Texas Forest Service
This week I had the honor of recognizing the Texas Forest Service in the Texas Senate as they celebrated their Centennial. The Texas Forest Service was created in 1915 by the 34th Texas Legislature as part of the Texas A&M University System. Originally this program was focused on the forests of East Texas, but over the last 20 years they have established a statewide presence in their wildfire prevention and suppression role.
Additionally, they respond to other incidents such as hurricanes and floods, train teams of local emergency response staff, and assist landowners and communities with the management and protection of forests and trees. I am thankful for the services the The Texas Forest Service provides as they are especially important in my district.
5. Oldest Veteran in the Nation
During the State of the State address, Governor Abbott recognized a special guest, Richard Arvine Overton. Mr. Overton, who resides in Austin, TX, is believed to be the nation's oldest veteran at the age of 108 years old. He was born in 1906 and served in the Pacific Theater from 1942 to 1945. After the war, he worked at local furniture stores before taking a position with the Texas Treasury Department in Austin. It was an honor to meet Mr. Orton and recognize him for his service to his country.
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Arrest Report
02/18/15—02/19/15
Shelby County:
Zachary Whitten, 20, Grand Cane, LA., Theft
San Augustine County:
Kurtis Johnson, 51, San Augustine, Assault
Note: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
Some tense moments for a short time after dark last night when a three-year old child was reported missing just north of Center.
Around 6:30 p.m. a call went out from Shelby County Sheriff’s Department Communications saying a three-year old female was missing from a trailer park on
Law enforcement and volunteers were dispatched to a trailer park to begin a search for the missing child. Within 30-minutes, the youngster was found safe.
Class are expected to resume to normal at the Timpson ISD this morning after students were evacuated off campus following a gas leak late Wednesday morning.
According to Assistant Superintendent Mary Lynn Tinkle, a utility contractor that was boring for an underground fiber optics line and struck a Center Point Energy natural gas line in front of Timpson Middle School causing the leak shortly after 11 a.m.
As a precaution, students were removed campus-wide and transported by bus to First Baptist Church. The decision was made to dismiss classes for remainder of the day at 1 p.m.
Ms. Tinkle said a repair crew from Tyler was summoned to make a repair to the ruptured gas line.
The City of San Augustine is looking to move forward with the purchase and installation of new electricity and water meters that can be read in house.
Mayor Leroy Hughes says the city council will learn more about the meters when Victor Guzman of WESCO Distribution is expected to make a power-point presentation at next month's meeting.
He said the meters would allow for a more precise "true-read", therefore a savings to both customers and the city. Mayor Hughes says the costs to San Augustine would be around $500,000, with a possible payment option.
The City of San Augustine is also looking to approve a tax abatement for the new Rudy's Truck Stop/McDonalds that is expected to open in late April/early May.
Mayor Hughes said West Barrett Street, on the north side of the property on Hwy. 96 north is in need of repaving, and the convenience store owner has said he would pay for a concrete surface job, some 240 feet, which would cost somewhere around $50-55,000.
Mayor Hughes said the city is looking at contributing $20,000 to the project (that's roughly the cost of an asphalt surface), and in return, the balance would be removed from Rudy's tax bill.
He added due to the roadway being used primarily by 18-wheelers to access the diesel fuel lanes, an asphalt surface just would not hold up.
Mayor Hughes says discussion continues on the possibility of this type of tax abatement.
As for city manager candidates, Mayor Hughes says the city continues to accept applications and has set no timeline for a hire to replace the late Bruce Milstead.
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the annual Shelby County Grill Fest "Chillin' & Grillin' 2015" to be held Saturday, March 21 at the Windham Civic Center.
The BBQ cook off is sanctioned by the Lonestar Barbecue Society, and will feature competion cooking of brisket, chicken and pork spare ribs, with a $6,750 payout per meat, in addition to a trophy for grand champion and reserve champion.
There will also be a 42 tournament, horseshoe and washer pitching contest, as well as live bands, tasting and shopping.
Entry fee for cooking is $250 including all meat categories, with a $50 discount.
Entry forms are available at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office or at the chamber's website, www.shelbycountychamber.com.
The chamber office number is 936-598-3682.
The San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce will kick-off their first “Let’s Get Fit” Challenge for San Augustine County next Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at The Body Shop.
According to organizers, the goal is to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle for San Augustine County. Wellness Challenges have been proven effective to make individuals aware of the small steps that can help achieve a healthier lifestyle.
The 3-month challenge will being March 1 and end May 31. Lou Ann Mill at The Body Shop, 124 E. Columbia St. in San Augustine, has volunteered to be the weigh-in headquarters.
Each contestant must submit an application along with a $15 fee by Feb. 24.
All personal and weight information will be kept private.
There will be awards and drawings for those that excel at weight loss. F
or more information, contact the San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce.
In Sports,
High School Basketball:
Girls’ Playoffs:
Class 2A Area
Tenaha Lady Tigers vs. Colmesneil, at 6:30 p.m., tonight, Pineland-West Sabine High School. Winner will play the Evadale-Carlisle winner in the regional quarterfinal round.
Shelbyville Lady Dragons vs. Broaddus Lady Bulldogs, 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Hemphill ISD. Winner gets the Cushing-Big Sandy winner in the regional quarterfinals.
Class 3A Area:
Garrison Lady Bulldogs vs. Anahuac, 8 p.m. Friday, Woodville. Winner will play winner of Central Heights-Buna game in regional quarterfinals.
Central Heights Lady Blue Devils vs. Buna, 6 p.m., Friday, Livingston High School.
Woden vs. East Chambers, 6 p.m., Friday, Woodville
Class A Area:
Chireno vs. Abbott, 8 p.m., Friday, Leon-Jewett High School
Boys' Basketball:
The Center Roughriders have a share of the Dist. 19-4A championship and are headed to the playoffs, but they must play one more game against a district opponent as they take on Tatum at 6:30 p.m. Friday in Gary to determine playoff seeding. Center and Tatum split during the regular season. The winner will get Jasper in bi-district, while the #2 seed has Huntington.
The 9th Grade Center Roughrider basketball team took the Dist. 19-4A championship Tuesday night with a 57-24 win over Henderson. The Rider JV also end the season with a 68-46 win.
The Shelbyville Dragons have a first-round bye and must wait the result of the West Sabine-Evadale bi-district game to see who they’ll play in area.
The Tenaha Tigers will take on Cushing in a Class 2A bi-district game at 6 p.m. Monday in Cushing. Both schools agreed to a home-and-home coin flip and Cushing won. The winner will meet San Augustine.
The Timpson Bears will have Carlisle in a first-round playoff game. The site, day and time for that game has not been determined.
The San Augustine Wolves have a first-round bye thanks to winning Dist. 23-2A and will get the Tenaha-Cushing winner in area.
College Hoops:
The SFA Lumberjacks return home to play Nicholls State in a double-header with the LadyJacks Saturday.
Golf:
The Center Roughrider Golf Team played at Emerald Bay Country Club in Bullard again Wednesday. After winning the event their last week, the team did not place. Junior Beau Buster Byrnes was third medallist with a 77, Austin Craig finished is sixth with an 80, and Rex Kirkley shot a 94. Craig and Kirkley are sophomores.
Soccer:
The Center Riders and Lady Riders have a bye Friday and will return to action at home against Hudson Feb. 24.
Softball:
The Center Lady Riders will be at the Hudson Tourney beginning today.
The Joaquin Lady Rams will start the season today in the Carthage Tournament.
The Timpson Lady Bears will be in the Hudson Tournament today to open the season.
The Garrison Lady Bulldogs are in the Longview Tournament thru Saturday.
Baseball:
The Center Riders’ will scrimmage with Central at 4:30 p.m. this afternoon at Pollock Central. The Riders are scheduled to have their final scrimmage at home against Jasper this Friday starting with JV at 4:30 p.m.
The Center Roughrider Baseball program is sponsoring a benefit Hit-a-Thon at 11 a.m. Saturday at Roughrider Field. Players are hoping to raise at least $5,000 for the program to help off-set expenses. Players have been asking for donations and any help would be appreciated. The hit-a-thon’s format will have each Rider getting 10 pitches, with the total distance hit, multiplied what was pledged per foot the amount raised by the player. For more, contact Rider Head Coach David Sheppherd at Center High School.
The Shelbyville Dragons are scheduled to scrimmage West Sabine at 5 p.m. today in Shelbyville.
The Joaquin Rams will be in the Stanley Jamboree Saturday.
The high school regular season begins next Monday, Feb. 23.
Power Lifting:
Center High School will be hosting an invitational at Center High School Gym at 4:30 p.m. this afternoon.
College Track & Field:
SFA completes the team sweep at the 2015 Southland Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships! The team indoor titles are the first for both the Lumberjacks and Ladyjacks since the 2013 season.
Semi-Pro Football:
The East Texas Oilers will kick-off their season at 3 p.m. Saturday at Roughrider Stadium. The full-contact team has a number of players from the area, and will play all their home games in Center. The Oilers will play the Louisiana Lightning Saturday.
The San Augustine Lions Sporting Clay Shoot will be held this Saturday, Feb. 21 at Fairway Farm, located five miles east of San Augustine on Hwy. 21. All proceeds benefit Texas Lions’ Camp, local charities and scholarships. The shoot will consist of four or five person teams. Individuals are welcome and everyone will be placed on a team. There will be one flight beginning at 10 a.m., registration starts at 8 a.m. Fee is $100 per shooter. Food, drinks and prizes will be provided. A special brass plated lever-action Henry rifle donated by T-Roy Broussard from the “Swamp People” TV show will be auctioned and another Henry rifle will be awarded to the “top shooter”. Title sponsors are Contango Oil & Gas Company, XTO Entergy and CHI St. Luke’s Health. For more information contact Norrell Thomas at 936-275-6015 or Kenny Fowler at 936-275-6208. Entry forms are also available at Center Broadcasting at 307 San Augustine Street in Center.
The Logansport Chamber of Commerce will have their 8th annual Sand Bass Tournament Saturday, March 14. Entry fee is $150 per team, with an optional $50 per team for Big Bass. Fishing begins at 6 a.m., and boats must be landed on Toledo Bend or the Sabine River. Fishing on the bank is also allowed. First-place will pay $5,000. Prize money payouts are based on a minimum of 75 teams entered. A copy of the tournament rules and an entry form is available at Center Broadcasting, 307 San Augustine St. in Center.
Obits:
Mangum Funeral Home announces pending service for 6-month old Ariana Moore.
Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson announces service for 76-year old Jerry Margarett Nix of Timpson. Service will be at 10 a.m. this moring at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Shiloh Cemetery, Rusk County.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine announces service for 42-year old Linda Faye Keaster Harty of San Augustine. Service will be at 10 a.m. this morning at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with cremation to follow. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. this morning at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine announces service for 91-year old Mr. Seaman William Bradberry of San Augustine. Service will be at 2 p.m. this afternoon at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with burial at Attoyac Cemetery, San Augustine County.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine announces service for 57-year old Juan Garcia of Nacogdoches, formerly of Broaddus. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with burial at Broaddus Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. this evening at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine announces service for 73-year old Mrs. Lydia Ann Long of San Augustine. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with burial at Tebo Cemetery, Sabine County. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
Garner & Son Mortuary announces pending service for 52-year old Andy Williams of Geneva. He passed away Tuesday at Colonial Pines Care Center in San Augustine.
Shelby County Sheriff's Department communications is reporting that a three-year old Hispanic female reported missing wihin the past 30 minutes has been found, safe. The child went missing from a residence on County Road 4293, which is Old Tenaha Road off Fulsom Chapel Road, FM 2026.
Gala Garden Fair
Hosted by the San Augustine Garden Club
March 27th (9AM-6PM) & 28th (9AM-3PM), 2015
Historic Museum Theater, Downtown San Augustine
Program Schedule
Friday, March 27:
10 AM-CHARLES BRADBERRY
GRAFTING
12 NOON-KENT POWELL
OUR PRECIOUS WATER-
BUILDING A RAIN BARREL
2 PM-MIKE MALONE
GROWING A BACKYARD VEGETABLE GARDEN
AND ALL THE ALTERNATIVES
Saturday, March 28:
11 AM-DR. JARRED BARNES, SFA
ORNAMENTAL PLANT DESIGN
1 PM-MIKE AND LINDA BORDELON
BEES, BEES, BEES-
LIFE’S SWEETNESS
Event contact info: Janice Moore 936-675-1072
COLLEGE STATION – The drought may have receded in much of Texas, but reservoir levels are, if anything, worse in many areas than they were a year ago, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
“If we look at the major urban cities, particularly from the Metroplex down the Interstate 35 corridor, on down to San Antonio, it’s pretty dire,” said Dr. Guy Fipps, AgriLife Extension irrigation engineer, College Station.
According to the Texas Water Development Board, monitored water supply reservoirs were about 65 percent full as of Feb. 17. But the number is misleading, Fipps said, because the average is skewed by many of the larger reservoirs in East Texas, such as the Jacksonville Reservoir, which is full.
“What we see out in East Texas, the reservoir levels are pretty good, but if we move to the central part of the state, we really have pretty low reservoir levels, and in some places, it’s even worse than it was last year,” he said.
Cities will see continuing water-use restrictions, according to Fipps. As far as agricultural interests, it depends upon where they are, but many who depend upon river water will likely see recurring cutbacks in water allocations.
Some of the lowest reservoirs are those fed by the Rio Grande River, such as Amistad reservoir in Val Verde County at 62.6 percent full and Falcon Reservoir, southeast of Laredo at 33.8 percent, he said.
“This water (in both reservoirs) is shared between Texas and Mexico, and cities in Texas have priority over agriculture, so it looks like another bad year for Texas farmers and irrigation districts in the lower Rio Grande Basin,” Fipps said. “And the Highland Lakes around Austin, they’re running really low, which also bodes really bad for downstream agricultural water users and even cities there in the Austin area, which will likely see continuing yard watering restrictions.”
The problem is that the rainfall hasn’t been evenly distributed across the state, he said.
“Here in the Bryan, College Station area, where I live, we’ve received lots of rainfall, but we don’t have reservoirs around here, as we rely on groundwater,” Fipps said.
“If you look to the Hill Country and in northwest Texas, where most of the rainfall would have had to occur to fill the reservoirs, they just haven’t had any rains to create runoff.”
AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summaries:
East: Conditions varied across the region, with southern counties reporting rain and continued wet conditions, while the northern counties had dry, sunny weather. Temperature highs were reported in the 70s at the beginning of the week, then dropping to the 30s. The higher temperatures helped winter forages catch up and somewhat dried out waterlogged roots. Only Harrison County reported subsoil moisture as short. Other counties in the region reported adequate or surplus soil moisture. Topsoil moisture was reported as adequate or surplus in all counties except Harrison, which reported it as short. Ponds and creeks remained full in Cherokee County. Anderson County truck farmers and row crop producers were prevented from working in the fields due to the wet conditions. Fruit trees and bare-root trees were being planted and pruned. Cattle prices were firm, with some classes higher. Hay and supplements were still being fed to cattle. Most cattle were in good condition. Spring calving was in progress. Weaning and selling of market-ready calves and cull cows continued. Goat prices remained good, with demand strong. Several counties reported feral hog activity.
Southeast: Soil moisture varied widely, but was mostly in the adequate to surplus range. Rangeland and pasture ratings varied widely too, from good to excellent, with fair being the most common rating. Hardin County was the exception, reporting 100 percent poor rangeland and pasture conditions. Warmer weather was needed to support grass growth. The available moisture favored cool-season forage growth. Rain was forecast for the next week, and winter-pasture producers were busy applying nitrogen fertilizer. Some producers were applying phosphorus and potassium as well. Chicken litter was also being applied to hay fields. In Fort Bend County, producers were spraying weeds in preparation for planting. Livestock were in fair to good condition.
Center FFA and Agribusiness Class are pre-selling huge Boston ferns for $15 each. Orders are due on or before Wednesday, March 4th. The price of ferns during this pre-sale will actually be cheaper than those purchased at the big plant sale scheduled for March 17th so get yours pre-ordered now!
See the attached order form for more information or to place your order with the Center FFA and Agribusiness Department.
These need to be returned to Jessica Shadix in the CHS Ag Shop.
CENTER FFA & AGRIBUSINESS FERN SALE!
Pre-order HUGE BOSTON FERNS! $15/each! ORDERS DUE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4TH! Will arrive the week of May 16th!
Student sellers are responsible for the delivery of their ferns sales.
Payment is due at time of purchase.
Name: _______________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________
E-mail: _______________________________________________
Number of Ferns, please circle one: 1-2-3-4-5
If you are interested in creating something through the use of technology
or metal fabrication, we can help! The Center Agribusiness class is now
taking orders for metal art created with a Plasma Cam. Orders can vary in
sizes from 4X8 sheets of metal down to 6 inches. Thickness of metal can
ranges can vary, based on machine capabilities. Production time depends on
# of orders and materials used.
If you are looking for a small project or big, we can help you out! Prices
will vary depending on the size and details and will be discussed with each
student creator.
For more information contact
Jessica Shadix Agriscience Teacher, Center HS E-MAIL: jessica.shadix@centerisd.org PHONE: (936) 598-6173 x 2228
Deadline is March 20.
Timpson ISD students have been safely evacuated to First Baptist Church Timpson due to a gas leak. As a precaution, school is dismissed for the remainder of the day. Parents may pick up students at the church.
Timpson Independent School District
The Timpson ISD is evacuating all students from the campus after a utility contractor reportedly struck a natural gas line in front of the school on Bear Drive within the past few minutes.
Students and staff were removed from all buildings and moved to the track field orginally, but have now been told to leave the campus.
The Timpson Volunteer Fire Dept. has also been called out as a precaution.
We'll have more details as they become available.
The Shelbyville Lady Dragons defeated Overton, 59-42 in Cushing Tuesday night in a Class 2A bi-district game.
The Lady Dragons will now play the Broaddus Lady Bulldogs (Dist. 23-2A champ) ini an area championship game at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Hemphill ISD Gym.
Arrest Report
02/17/15—02/18/15
Shelby County:
Lawrence Pennington, 49, Center, Possession of a Dangerous Drug
Kelsey Frazier, 26, Timpson, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Trespass, Warrant-Failure to ID, Rusk County Warrant-Possession of a Controlled Substance & Warrant-Failure to Appear, Original Charge: Failure to ID
Jennifer Johnson, 41, Center, Warrant-Assault-Causing Bodily Injury & Violation of Probation, Original Charge: Theft
Morgan Magee, 31, Shelbyville, Violation of Parole, Original Charge: Possession of a Controlled Substance
San Augustine County:
The charge mentioned on yesterday’s report against 51-year old Mickey Jasnise of Broaddus for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon were dropped.
Note: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
Arrest Report
02/17/15—02/18/15
Shelby County:
Lawrence Pennington, 49, Center, Possession of a Dangerous Drug
Kelsey Frazier, 26, Timpson, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Trespass, Warrant-Failure to ID, Rusk County Warrant-Possession of a Controlled Substance & Warrant-Failure to Appear, Original Charge: Failure to ID
Jennifer Johnson, 41, Center, Warrant-Assault-Causing Bodily Injury & Violation of Probation, Original Charge: Theft
Morgan Magee, 31, Shelbyville, Violation of Parole, Original Charge: Possession of a Controlled Substance
San Augustine County:
The charge mentioned on yesterday’s report against 51-year old Mickey Jasnise of Broaddus for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon were dropped.
Note: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
For the third consecutive meeting the Timpson City Council has taken no action to reduce the city’s five-officer police force.
After a heated debate between Mayor Debra Smith and Councilman Ronnie Wolfe in regards to the city affording all the officers, and operating with what Wolfe said was a “deficit budget,” no motion was made in support of a reduction-in-force.
Wolfe told Center Broadcasting after the meeting there was so much public sentiment against doing what he felt was the right thing (to balance a budget with a RIF), he was “just going to let it go and not worry about it.”
He added it came down to money, and being able to afford all five officers without having to go up on city utilities and taxes.
In speaking to keep the police force fully staffed, Councilman Kyle Allen felt the opposite, saying “we (the council) came to the right conclusion (no RIF), we’re not seeing a real deficit budget when you add everything together.”
He said he was happy with the outcome and feels the citizens are as well.
Just like he did originally in November, Allen made a motion to keep the five-man PD as is last night, but could not muster a second.
Police Chief Kent Graham said after the meeting he felt the issue was not dead, “This is what happened last month, and I don’t feel like my guy’s jobs are safe. It starts to wear on you.”
He added, “Until we get this resolved, guys are going to be curious as to what their longevity is here at this office.”
The council members were in a closed phone conference with the city attorney concering a possible RIF and the legality of such a move prior to the regular meeting Tuesday.
In other business, Timpson City Council awarded a bid on the trimming/cutting of trees in the electric line right-of-way to Barry Webb of Diamond W Tree Service for $17,900.
A third man has died from injuries sustained in a train-truck collision Monday in DeSoto Parish.
Authorities say 35-year old Herbert Barras III of Charenton was transported from the crash scene just south of Longstreet to University Health in Shreveport and died overnight Monday.
Barras was a passenger in a pickup driven by 23-year old John Watson of Centerville, LA. Watson and another passenger, 25-year old Michael Ryder II of Goldonna, LA, died at the scene.
The crash took place around 1 p.m. Monday on a private lease road off State Hwy. 5 that leads to an oilfield site.
The railroad crossing is not marked with lights, gates or bells, but does have cross bucks and a stop sign.
A routine toxicology sample was obtained from Watson, but impairment is not suspected.
The Nacogdoches City Council has returned public prayer to their bimonthly meetings after a unanimous decision by council members last night.
After seeking opinions from legal counsel, Texas Municipal League and the Liberty Institute, the decision was met with public approval.
Some of the prayer guidelines for the council are that prayer shall not be listed or recognized as an agenda item, no member or employee of the council or any other person in attendance shall be required to participate in any prayer, and the prayer shall be voluntarily delivered by one council member, scheduled on a rotating basis among all council members who choose to participate.
TxDOT will begin work on a total renovation of the well-known traffic circle in San Augustine next month.
Mayor Leroy Hughes told the San Augustine Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting Tuesday that a ground-breaking ceremony will be held March 10 to kick-off the project.
Mayor Hughes says TxDOT’s plans are to place traffic signals, turn lanes and give the long-time traffic crossroads a total make-over.
San Augustine County Judge Samye Johnson says funding has been a “group” effort with the city, county and state all contributing to see the project come about.
She added after the ground-breaking event the morning of March 10, a picnic lunch will be served on the San Augustine County Courthouse lawn.
Shelbyville High School Senior Amy Permenter is shown with other members of the winning court during the Miss Lufkin Pageant held last Saturday. She will now advance to Miss Texas USA in September. Courtesy photo
A Shelbyville High School senior is one step closer to seeing a life-long dream become reality as Amy Permenter has qualified for the Miss Texas USA Pageant later this year.
Amy competed in the Miss Lufkin Pageant last Saturday, winning her age division and title of supreme queen overall with the highest scores. This qualified her for the state-wide event to be held in Houston in September.
The 18-year old has already been accepted into the Miss Texas USA program, and according to her mother, Lynette Permenter, it’s just a matter of practice, studying current events and other preparation.
Ms. Permenter added her daughter has been in pageants since she was in the fifth grade, and is a very determined young lady.
She said Amy appreciates all the support from family, friends and community.
Amy’s parents are Wesley and Lynette Permenter of Shelbyville.
Obits:
Mangum Funeral Home announces pending service for 6-month old Ariana Moore. She passed away Monday at Center Emergency Department. Among Ariana Moore’s survivors are her parents, William and Angela Moore.
Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson announces service for 76-year old Jerry Margarett Nix of Timpson. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Shiloh Cemetery, Rusk County. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m. this evening at Taylor Funeral Home.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine announces service for 57-year old Mr. Juan Garcia of Nacogdoches, formerly of Broaddus. He passed away Feb. 12 in Nacogdoches. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with burial at Broaddus Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home. Among Juan Garcia's survivors is his wife, Edna Faye Garcia of Nacogdoches; son, Juan Jr. & Leslie Garcia of Dallas; daughter, Jennifer Barton of Nacogdoches; brothers, Angel & Christine Garcia, Dario & Buanita Garcia, and Damasio Garcia, all of Nacogdoches; and sisters, Virginia Sowell of Conroe, Patsy Gonzales and Juanita & Dale Allen.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine announces service for 73-year old Mrs. Lydia Ann Long of San Augustine. She passed away Saturay in San Augustine. Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with burial at Tebo Cemetery, Sabine County. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home. She was a retired operator for Temple Inland and delivered the Beaumont Enterprise for a number of years. Among Lydia Ann Long's survivors is her husband, Huey P. Long of San Augustine; sons, Richard Herrington of Lufkin and Gene Cobb of San Augustine; daughter, Indya & Charles Jr. Evans of San Augustine; sister, Jennifer Wilson of Canton; and sister-in-law, Leathann Boren of Center.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine announces service for 42-year old Linda Faye Keaster Harty of San Augustine. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with cremation to follow. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine announces service for 91-year old Mr. Seaman William Bradberry of San Augustine. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with burial at Attoyac Cemetery, San Augustine County. Visitation will be at 7 p.m. tonight at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home in Carthage announces a graveside service for 59-year old Robert Lee Sholar of Beckville. He passed away Saturday at his residence. Service will be at 1 p.m. this afternoon at Jackson Cemetery, Joaquin. Among Rober Lee Sholar's survivors is his wife, Almeda Sholar of Beckville; son, Shannon & Margaret Cox of Beckville; brothers, Andrew Jr. & Jenny Sholar, John Scholar, Sr. and Richard Sr. & Scottie Sholar, all of Joaquin; sisters, Martha Masnasco of Logansport and Laura & Bill Rushing of Nacogdoches; and step-sons, Nathan Henshaw and Zac Mathews. Memorials may be made to Texas Oncology-Longview Cancer Center in Longview.
In Sports,
High School Basketball:
Girls’ Playoffs:
The Shelbyville Lady Dragons grab a 59-42 win against Overton in a Class 2A bi-district game in Cushing last night. Shelbyville will now face the Broaddus Lady Bulldogs (Dist. 23-2A champion) in area this week. A site, day and time will be determined.
Class 2A Area
Tenaha Lady Tigers vs. Colmesneil, Pineland-West Sabine High School at 6:30 p.m. Thursday
Class 3A Area
Garrison Lady Bulldogs vs. Anahuac
Central Heights Lady Blue Devils vs. Buna
Woden vs East Chambers
Boys' Basketball:
The Center Roughriders will now face the Tatum Eagles for a third time this season after both teams ended Dist. 19-4A play last night in a dead heat as co-district champions at 7-1. Center and Tatum will play a district tiebreaker for playoff seeding at 6:30 p.m. Friday in Gary. Tatum beat Rusk, 62-41. Looks like the top seed will get Jasper in bi-district, while the #2 seed will take on Huntington. Carthage is the third-seed team in post-season, with Henderson and Rusk fighting it out for the fourth playoff spot.
The Shelbyville Dragons beat the Timpson Bears and the Tenaha Tigers get an 84-51 win against the Joaquin Rams, as Tenaha will be second seed from Dist. 22-2A. The Dragons are champs and have a first-round bye. Meanwhile, the Bears will be the third and final seed in the playoffs. Looks like the Tigers and Bears will meet Cushing and Carlisle from Dist. 21-2A. The seeding is still being sorted out.
The San Augustine Wolves grabbed the Dist. 23-2A championship with a 62-57 overtime win over West Sabine in SA last night. The Wolves have a first-round bye, with West Sabine looking to play Evadale in bi-district. No score on Broaddus and Brookeland as they battle it out for third seed.
Feb. 17
19-4A
Center 48, Henderson 40
Tatum 62, Rusk 41
22-2A
Martinsville @ Beckville
Tenaha 84, Joaquin 51
Timpson @ Shelbyville
23-2A
Broaddus @ Brookeland
Zavalla 74, Pineywoods 58
San Augustine 62, West Sabine 57
22-3A
Woden 63, Central Heights 57
Garrison @ Woodville
Central 86, Hemphill 29
Newton vs Corrigan
Boys' Dist. Standings
19-4A
xz-Center 7-1
xz-Tatum 7-1
x-Carthage 4-4
Henderson 1-7
Rusk 1-7
22-2A
xy-Shelbyville 9-1
x-Tenaha 7-3
x-Timpson 6-4
Martinsville 5-4
Joaquin 1-8
Beckville 1-8
23-2A
xy-San Augustine 9-1
x-West Sabine 8-2
Brookeland 4-5
Broaddus 5-4
Pineywoods 2-7
Zavalla 0-8
x-Clinched Playoff Berth
y-District Champion
z-Co-Champions
College Hoops:
The SFA Lumberjacks return home to play Nicholls State in a double-header with the LadyJacks Saturday.
Soccer:
The Center Riders and Lady Riders went to Jasper for district matches last night with the Riders taking a 2-1 win, and the Lady Riders losing, 0-7. Both teams have a bye Friday and will return to action at home against Hudson Feb. 24.
Softball:
The Center Lady Riders will be at the Hudson Tourney beginning Thursday.
The Joaquin Lady Rams will start the season Thursday in the Carthage Tournament.
The Timpson Lady Bears will be in the Hudson Tournament Thursday to open the season.
Baseball:
The Center Riders’ will scrimmage with Central at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Pollock Central. The Riders are scheduled to have their final scrimmage at home against Jasper this Friday starting with JV at 4:30 p.m.
The Center Roughrider Baseball program will be sponsoring a benefit Hit-a-Thon at 11 a.m. Saturday at Roughrider Field. Players hope to raise at least $5,000 for the program to help off-set expenses. Players have been asking for donations and any help would be appreciated. The hit-a-thon’s format will have each Rider getting 10 pitches, with the Total distance hit times what was pledged per foot the amount raised by the player. For more, contact Rider Head Coach David Sheppherd at Center High School.
The Shelbyville Dragons are scheduled to scrimmage West Sabine at 5 p.m. Thursday in Shelbyville.
The Joaquin Rams will be in the Stanley Jamboree Saturday.
The high school regular season begins next Monday, Feb. 23.
College Basketball:
The Panola Fillies took a 65-61 win over Coastal Bend College last Saturday. The Fillies will return to action at 5:30 p.m. this afternoon against Kilgore College in Kilgore.
Power Lifting:
Center High School will be hosting an invitational at Center High School Gym at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
The San Augustine Lions Sporting Clay Shoot will be held this Saturday, Feb. 21 at Fairway Farm, located five miles east of San Augustine on Hwy. 21. All proceeds benefit Texas Lions’ Camp, local charities and scholarships. The shoot will consist of four or five person teams. Individuals are welcome and everyone will be placed on a team. There will be one flight beginning at 10 a.m., registration starts at 8 a.m. Fee is $100 per shooter. Food, drinks and prizes will be provided. A special brass plated lever-action Henry rifle donated by T-Roy Broussard from the “Swamp People” TV show will be auctioned and another Henry rifle will be awarded to the “top shooter”. Title sponsors are Contango Oil & Gas Company, XTO Entergy and CHI St. Luke’s Health. For more information contact Norrell Thomas at 936-275-6015 or Kenny Fowler at 936-275-6208. Entry forms are also available at Center Broadcasting at 307 San Augustine Street in Center.
The Logansport Chamber of Commerce will have their 8th annual Sand Bass Tournament Saturday, March 14. Entry fee is $150 per team, with an optional $50 per team for Big Bass. Fishing begins at 6 a.m., and boats must be landed on Toledo Bend or the Sabine River. Fishing on the bank is also allowed. First-place will pay $5,000. Prize money payouts are based on a minimum of 75 teams entered. A copy of the tournament rules and an entry form is available at Center Broadcasting, 307 San Augustine St. in Center.
Over the weekend the Fillies close out Saturday's, Feb. 14th game with a win over Coastal Bend College 65-61.The fillies started off slow but was able to keep the lead the entire game. Freshman R'Trevia "Archiee" Randolph hit a three with just minutes left to hold off the game. Sophomores Kadesha Barry led the Fillies with (15) and Kiara Freeman with (12) and Freshman Thelma "TuTu" Williams with (11).
The Fillies take action Wednesday, Feb.18th at 5:30 PM against Kilgore College in Kilgore, TX.
Senior Celebration for the Class of 2015 will be held in the Center High School Cafetorium on Monday, February 23rd at 6:30 PM.
Senior Celebration is a chance for parents/guardians, other relatives, and community members to share in our seniors’ celebration of their accomplishments and approaching graduation.
Our program consists of the introduction of each graduating senior, the announcement of class favorites, and the presentation of a senior video.
Tickets are on sale and may be purchased at the front office at CHS for
$4 for adults and $3 for students until 3:30 p.m. Friday, February 20th.
After that date there will be a charge of $5 per person at the door.
The Board conducted a public hearing in accordance with Texas Education Code 39.053 to discuss the District’s educational performance on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) during its’ regular February 16th board meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Joaquin Board Room.
1 The Joaquin ISD School Board met tonight in regular session at 6:00 p.m. in the Joaquin Boardroom
with the following members present: Jay Dee Cockrell, Ronnie Belrose(left meeting at 7:38 p.m.), Charles Leflett (arrived 6:02 p.m.), Luke Garrett, Jimmy Hamilton, Chrisco Bragg and Tam Hearnsberger
Board members absent:
Guest(s) Present: Jeff Cater, Thomas Harvey, Colleen Doggett, Billy Jean Kay, Colby Hamilton
Joaquin ISD Employee(s) Present: Phil Worsham, Superintendent; Joel Bumback, Director of Finance;
Sherry Scruggs, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction; Jimmy Jackson, High School
Principal/Transportation Director; Donna Vergo, Human Resources; Sheryl Graves, Elementary Principal;
Bert Coan, Elementary Assistant Principal; Terri Gray, Jr. High Principal; Jennifer McCann, Administrative Assistant; Rusty Wilson, Teacher; Tammy Hamilton, Teacher
Jay Dee Cockrell, President, called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2 The invocation was led by Chrisco Bragg, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America
by Jimmy Hamilton, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag was led by Phil Worsham.
3 Audience Participation – Those signed up and participating were: None
4 Report and Information items:
4.1 Curriculum Spotlight - Technology in Science Classrooms – Rusty Wilson
4.2 Announce Board Training Hours and Attendance
4.3 Review Monthly Financial Reports – Joel Bumback
4.4 Texas Academic Performance Report – Sherry Scrug
4.5 Campus Security and Audit Report – Jennifer McCan
4.6 Discuss personnel reductions and assignments for 15-16 school year
4.7 Correspondence
5 Agenda Items for discussion, consideration, and possible action:
5.1 It was moved by Tam Hearnsberger, and seconded by Jimmy Hamilton, to approve the previous meetings minutes. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
5.2 It was moved by Charles Leflett, and seconded by Chrisco Bragg, to table the transfer policy until the March 23rd Board meeting. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
6 The board entered closed session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government
Code Section 551.074 at 8:01 p.m. on February 16, 2015
6.1 Texas Government Code Section 551.074 - Discussing personnel
a. Resignations and Retirements
b. Superintendent’s Evaluation
c. Principal’s contract
d. Special Education Director
e. Band Director
f. Curriculum and Instruction Director
7 The board entered open session in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act at 11:14 p.m. on
February 16, 2015. Agenda Items for discussion, consideration, and possible action:
7.1 a. No action
b. No action
c. It was moved by Charles Leflett, and seconded by Tam Hearnsberger, to continue Jimmy Jackson’s, Terri Gray’s, Shery Graves’ and Bert Coan’s contracts for one (1) year with an annual salary increase to be considered at annual budget time. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
d. It was moved by Tam Hearnsberger, and seconded by Jimmy Hamilton, to extend Kathy Carrington's contract as Special Education Director/Diagnostician for one year, beginning on August 1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016, with an annual salary increase to be considered at annual budget time.
Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
e. It was moved by Luke Garrett, and seconded by Chrisco Bragg, to continue Lynn Cooper’s contract as Band Director/Teacher for one (1) year, beginning on July 1, 2015 and ending June30, 2016 with an annual salary increase to be considered at annual budget time. Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
f. It was moved by Tam Hearnsberger, and seconded by Jimmy Hamilton, to continue Sherry Scruggs’ contract as Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction for one (1) year beginning on July 1,2015 and ending June 30, 2016 with an annual salary increase to be considered at annual budget time.
Following discussion, a vote was taken on the motion. It carried unanimously.
8 Jay Dee Cockrell, Board President, ask for items to be placed on the next board agenda.
Tabled Transfer Agreement
9 Designation of date and time of next meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Joaquin ISD
– March 23rd at 6:00 p.m.
10 With no further business on the agenda the meeting was adjourned at 11:18 p.m.
The Center Roughrider Basketball team has made it to the playoffs and would love your support! Attached is an order form to purchase a playoff shirt. Gladys Andrews will be coming around on Wednesday after school to collect any forms and money. If you would like to purchase one, please place it in the front office of your campus with payment or contact Gladys Andrews at Center Middle School.
The Center High School Baseball Scrimmage scheduled for tonight in Central
has been rescheduled to Thursday evening due to rain.
Friday, the Riders will be scrimmaging at home against the Jasper Bulldogs.
The JV will begin at 4:30 with the Varsity following at 6:30.
Due to inclement weather, the Center High School JV Tennis Tournament set for Tuesday (today) in Kilgore has been postponed until tomorrow, Wednesday, February 18th.
Tiger Daily
Enrollment: 563
February 17, 2015-District VB Home vs Joaquin 5:00 pm; Girls BB-Henderson vs
Huntington in SEC 7:00 pm; Tiger Café Open
February 18, 2015-9th & 11th Grade Field Trip to Panola
February 19, 2015- 9th & 11th Grade Field Trip to Panola
February 20, 2015-Girls Area Playoff; Lady Soccer @ Chapel Hill 4:00 pm
February 21, 2015-Elementary Dance; Little Dribblers
Tigers Roll Into Post Season Yet Again
An early tipoff tonight at the SEC as the Tenaha Tigers take on local rival
Joaquin in the regular season finale.
With a win tonight, the Tigers wrap up the 2nd place seed in District 22-2A and advance to next week’s Bi-District round against either Carlisle or Cushing at a site to be
determined later.
However, if the Tigers lose to Joaquin, there is the potential for a 3-way tie for 2nd. So, tonight is a must win for Tenaha yet again.
Game time is at 5:00 PM in advance of the girls 4A playoff game between Henderson and Huntington at 7:00 PM.
The Tiger Café will be open tonight and doors will open for the café at 4:30 PM.
Season Tickets and District passes will only be honored until 5:30 PM tonight. At that time,
the gate will convert to collecting admissions for the 7:00 PM playoff game
which will not accept Tenaha season passes or 22-2A passes.
Get there by 5:30 and those passes are good. Tigers and Rams---- tonight at 5!!!
Lady Tigers Set for Area Round Tilt
Coach Garry Davison and the 22-2A District Champion Lady Tigers are set to open up the Texas State Playoffs this Thursday night vs. Colmesneil in West Sabine at 6:30 PM. Colmesneil’s Lady Bulldogs finished 3rd in District 24-2A and advanced to the area round last night by defeating San Augustine in Bi-District.
The Lady Tigers are 23-9 on the season and looking to repeat the playoff success from last year’s remarkable Regional Tournament run.
The Lady Tigers need the entire Maroon Army in Pineland this Thursday as almost all of these young ladies are making their post-season debut.
The winner Thursday will advance to the Regional Quarterfinal to take on the winner between Carlisle and Evadale early next week.
A graveside service for Robert Lee Sholar, 59, of Beckville, will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at Jackson Cemetery near Joaquin with Rev. Greg Edwards and John Sholar, Jr. officiating. Mr. Sholar passed away on Saturday morning, Feb. 14, 2015, at his home near Beckville.
Robert Lee Sholar was born on March 13, 1955, in Center, TX, to the late Andrew Ollis Sholar, Sr. and Ethel Lee Lewis Sholar. He married Almeda Mae Willard on Jan. 28, 1980, in Center. Mr. Sholar worked as a truck driver and enjoyed riding horses. He moved to Beckville 12 years ago and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include:
His wife, Almeda Sholar of Beckville;
Son: Shannon Cox, and wife, Margaret of Beckville
Brothers:
Andrew Sholar, Jr., and wife, Jenny of Joaquin
John Sholar, Sr. of Joaquin
Richard Sholar, Sr., and wife, Scottie of Joaquin
Sisters:
Martha Manasco of Logansport
Laura Rushing, and husband, Bill of Nacogdoches
Grandchildren:
Cheyenne Griffin, and husband, Austin
Gabby Cox
Shannon Cox
Great-grandchildren:
Sabrina Cox
La’Riyah Griffin
Beau Griffin
Step-grandsons:
Nathan Henshaw and
Zac Mathews
Pallbearers are John Sholar, Jr., Joey Sholar, Richard Sholar, Jr., Heath Sholar, Jackie Willard, and Nathan Henshaw.
Memorials may be made to Texas Oncology-Longview Cancer Center, 1300 N. 4th St., Longview, TX 75601. A guestbook may be signed online at www.jimerson-lipsey.com.
Members of the Tenaha & Joaquin Masonic Lodges sponsored and handed out dental kits through the Fantastic Teeth Fan Club to Tenaha 1st Graders last week.
The Fantastic Teeth Fan Club is a program created by Masonic Home and School of Texas (MHS) to help children and parents learn to prevent painful dental problems.
Each kit included a timer, toothpaste, floss, and a new toothbrush.
1st graders were given a brief lesson by Mrs. Crystal Linebarger on how to use their kits and how to properly care for their teeth.
Special Thanks to Mr. Jerry Agnew, Mr. Jay Wilson, Mr. Vance Jordan, Mr. Les Gill, & Mr. Ron Barker for presenting the kits to Tenaha 1st Graders!
According to Buster Consford, there is NO NEED TO BOIL WATER ANYMORE AS OF Feb. 17 for the Bland Lake Water Supply for customers on the west wide of the railroad tracks.
NO NEED TO BOIL ANYMORE!
Thank you
Weekly Calendar of Events –
Tues. Feb. 17 – Varsity/JV Bears vs. Shelbyville – Home @ 5:00 p.m.
--------------------- TES 3rd-4th grade mock math test
Thurs. Feb. 19 – 3rd/4th grade mock reading test
----------------------- 5th grade mock science test
Friday Feb. 20 – Cheerleader tryouts @ 1:00 p.m.
FCCLA News - The Timpson chapter of F.C.C.L.A. would like to say a special thank you to all those that helped to make National F.C.C.L.A. week such a great success. They will be donation $360.00 to the American Heart Association.
Timpson Students Attend UIL Meet - Timpson High School students Martin Mejia, Edgar Vargas, Connor Timmons and Blake Johnson attended the UIL meet in Chireno on Saturday.
Blake Johnson, Martin Mejia, and Connor Timmons competed in science (Biology, Physics, and Chemistry) Connor Timmons competed in Number Sense Edgar Vargas and Blake Johnson competed in Social Studies
Edgar Vargas placed 6th overall in Social Studies.
Timpson High School Principal Ron Lindgren said," I am very proud of their efforts. They were competing against upperclassman and I have no doubt that we will do even better in the future!"
Pictured: Mr. Calhoun, Blake Johnson, Martin Mejia, Edgar Vargas, Connor
Timmons, and Mrs. Jourden
Arrest Report
02/16/15—02/17/15
Shelby County: No Arrest Reported
San Augustine County:
Mickey Jasnise, 51, Broaddus, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Note: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department Criminal Investigations’ Division continues to investigate the death of a female infant found non-responsive at a home on County Road 4356 early Monday morning.
The child has been identified as 6-month old Ariana Moore.
Sheriff Willis Blackwell told us Monday a 9-1-1 call came into the sheriff’s office just before 4 a.m. from the child’s parent’s residence in the Kyle Parmer Trailer Park, located off Hwy. 96 north near Tenaha.
Sheriff Blackwell said ACE EMS and sheriff’s department deputies and investigators responded and the child was taken to Center Emergency Department where she was pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Maxie Eaves.
An autopsy was ordered and results to determine the cause of death are pending.
The infant’s parents are William & Angela Moore.
Funeral service for Ariana Moore is pending at Mangum Funeral Home in Center.
The Tenaha City Council will be meeting at 5:15 p.m. this afternoon with the following agenda items for discussion and possible action.
Balancing the Budget; donating a police car to the Tenaha ISD, and review the proposed Employee Handbook, and approve at March meeting.
In addition, Tenaha City Council will possibly take action on submitting a Texas Community Development Block Grant.
The Timpson City Council will once again visit the possibility of a reduction in force of the city’s police department when they meet at 5:30 p.m. this evening.
That regular meeting will be preceded by a special teleconference consultation meeting at 5 p.m. with the city attorney regarding legal issues involving the possible RIF in the police department, required policy changes and legal risks if any to the City of Timpson.
Ordering a city council election for May 9, and hiring an early-voting election judge and clerk will also be on the agenda.
In addition the Timpson City Council will consider accepting the resignation of City Secretary Barbara Hunt and advertising for applications for the job are among other agenda items. Ms. Hunt’s last day is April 30.
During citizen input, Cecil Parks is expected to address the council again concerning an incident with Police Chief Kent Graham.
Also, Roy Hutto with Hutto Wrecker has asked to address council to discuss wrecker rotation within the City of Timpson.
Noel Johnson, a field representative with the Texas Municipal Police Association has asked to make public comment at tonight's meeting of the Timpson City Council.
Louisiana State Police photo
A Union Pacific train struck a pickup in DeSoto Parish Monday afternoon killing two and leaving a third in critical condition.
Louisiana State Police say the accident occurred on LA 5, just south of Longstreet before 1 p.m.
Authorities say a 2001 Dodge Ram truck driven by 23-year old John Watson of Centerville, LA, for unknown reason drove into the path of a southbound Union Pacific freight train operated by 59-year old Kenneth Charles of Humble. The train struck the driver’s side.
Watson as well as passenger, 24-year old Michael Ryder II of Golddonna, LA were pronounced dead at the scene.
Another passenger, 35-year old Herbert Barras III of Charenton, LA remains in critical condition at University Health in Shreveport.
The railroad crossing is not marked with lights, gates or bells but does have cross bucks and a stop sign.
The wreck remains under investigation.
To follow up on a story we had Monday, the female that was removed from wreckage in a single-vehicle accident in the Huxley area Sunday night has been identified as 41-year old Stephanie Guynes of Center.
DPS says she was headed south on FM 3172, about a mile from the FM 139 intersection, when she left the roadway, rolled in a ditch, landed upright, with the Ford Taurus traveling through a fence into a pasture where it came to rest in mud.
The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. with the Center Fire Dept. using the Jaws-of-Life to cut Ms. Guynes from the vehicle.
DPS say her husband Tommy Guynes was reportedly in the vehicle before the crash. He was found on foot nearby.
Ms. Guynes was taken by ACE EMS to
The Nacogdoches City Council is expected to consider creating a prayer policy when they meet this afternoon.
Council members have a scheduled special meeting at 5 p.m. to meet with attorneys about the issue. The Liberty Institute is to recommend an invocation policy to the council and then public comment will be received on a specific policy before a vote could come.
The issue has drawn a lot of input since Mayor Roger Van Horn said last month that prayer would not be offered before the start of council meetings after a humanist had asked to be included in a rotation.
The mayor has continued to insist that he ended the practice out of concerns that the city has no written policy on how to respond to requests to pray from people of other faiths or beliefs.
Obits:
Mangum Funeral Home announces pending service for 6-month old Ariana Moore. She passed away Monday at Center Emergency Department. Among Ariana Moore’s survivors are her parents, William and Angela Moore.
Taylor Funeral Home in Timpson announces service for 76-year old Jerry Margarett Nix of Timpson. She passed away Sunday in Nacogdoches. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Taylor Funeral Home Chapel, with interment at Shiloh Cemetery, Rusk County. Visitation for family and friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Taylor Funeral Home. Among Jerry Margarett Nix’s survivors is her husband, Jimmy Nix, Sr.; sons, Jimmy Jr. & Lucy Nix of Terrell, and Jonathan & Donna Nix of Scurry; daughter, Sharon Bridges of Longbranch; sisters, Frankie Rawson of Dallas and Laura Hargrove of Dallas.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine announces service for 42-year old Linda Faye Keaster Harty of San Augustine. She passed away Saturday in San Augustine. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with cremation to follow. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. t 10 a.m. Thursday at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home. Among Linda Faye Keaster Harty’s survivors is her husband, Steven Harty of San Augustine; children, Rebecca Lin Bozeman, Breeanna Fay Keaste, Brittany Lane Wedgeworth, Wesley Adam Wedgeworth and Laura Nicole Eddings, all of San Augustine; brothers, Darren Ladeene Proctor of Galveston, Aaron LaGene Proctor of Columbus, Ohio, Paul “Skipper” Leonard Proctor of Lumberton and Rusty Lynn Proctor of Trinity.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine announces service for 91-year old Mr. Seaman William Bradberry of San Augustine. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with burial at Attoyac Cemetery, San Augustine County. Visitation will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home.
In Sports,
High School Basketball:
Girls’ Playoffs:
Class 2A Bi-Dist.
San Augustine 42, Colmesneil 47. Colmesneil advances to play the Tenaha Lady Tigers in Pineland at West Sabine High School, 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the area round.
Martinsville 36, Carlisle 41. Carlisle moves on to meet Evadale in area.
Class 3A Bi-Dist.
Garrison 60, Crockett 54. The Garrison Lady Bulldogs will meet Anahuac in area.
Central Heights 49, Onalaska 36. Central Heights will now play Buna in area.
Class A Bi-Dist.
Kennard 32, Douglass 21
Tonight, the Shelbyville Lady Dragons take on Overton at 7:30 p.m. in Cushing in a Class 2A bi-district game. The winner plays Broaddus (Dist. 23-2A champion) in area later this week.
The Tenaha ISD Special Events Center will host a girls’ Class 4A bi-district playoff game at 7 p.m. tonight with Henderson vs. Huntington.
Boys' Basketball:
The Center Roughriders will wrap-up their Dist. 19-4A schedule at home tonight against (1-6) Henderson. It’s Senior Night at Roughrider Gym. The Riders are tied with Tatum for first at 6-1. Tatum goes to Rusk (1-6). A win out by both Center and Tatum would force a one-game playoff probably Friday for district seeding in the state playoffs. Center and Tatum are in, as Carthage (4-4). Up for grabs is the fourth play-off spot between Rusk and Henderson (1-7).
In Dist. 22-2A, the District Champion Shelbyville Dragons (8-1) will go to the Timpson Bears (6-3) tonight. Both teams are headed to post-season. Meanwhile, the Tenaha Tigers (6-3) can take second place with a win at home against the Joaquin Rams (1-8). Martinsville goes to Beckville in the other district game. Second and third place in the district will meet Dist. 21-2A in bi-district next week.
In the Dist. 23-2A boys’ district title is on the line tonight in San Augustine as the Wolves meet West Sabine. Both are 8-1. Broaddus (5-4) goes to Brookeland (4-5) for the final playoff spot.
Feb 17
Dist. 19-4A
Henderson @ Center
Tatum @ Rusk
Dist. 22-2A
Feb 17
Martinsville @ Beckville
Joaquin @ Tenaha
Timpson @ Shelbyville
Dist. 23-2A
Broaddus @ Brookeland
Pineywoods @ Zavalla
West Sabine @ San Augustine
Dist. 22-3A
Central Heights @ Woden
Garrison @ Woodville
Central @ Hemphill
Woodville @ Garrison
Boys' Dist. Standings
19-4A
x-Center 6-1
x-Tatum 6-1
x-Carthage 4-4
Henderson 1-7
Rusk 1-6
22-2A
xy-Shelbyville 8-1
x-Tenaha 6-3
x-Timpson 6-3
Martinsville 5-4
Joaquin 1-8
Beckville 1-8
23-2A
x-San Augustine 8-1
x-West Sabine 8-1
Brookeland 4-5
Broaddus 5-4
Pineywoods 2-7
Zavalla 0-8
x-Clinched Playoff Berth
y-District Champion
College Hoops:
The SFA Lumberjacks rebound to beat Incarnate Word, 90-76 in San Antonio last night. SFA returns home to play Nicholls State in a double-header with the LadyJacks Saturday.
Soccer:
The Center Riders and Lady Riders go to Jasper today in district play.
Softball:
The Center vs. Shelbyville game today has been cancelled due to weather. The Lady Riders will be at the Hudson Tourney beginning Thursday.
The Garrison Lady Bulldogs open up at Huntington Wednesday at 5 p.m.
The Joaquin Lady Rams will start the season Thursday in the Carthage Tournament.
The Timpson Lady Bears will be in the Hudson Tournament Thursday to open the season.
Baseball:
The Center Riders’ scrimmage with Central has been rescheduled until 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Pollock Central. The Riders are scheduled to have their final scrimmage at home against Jasper this Friday starting with JV at 4:30 p.m.
The Center Roughrider Baseball program will be sponsoring a benefit Hit-a-Thon at 11 a.m. Saturday at Roughrider Field. Players hope to rains at least $5,000 for the program to help off-set expenses. Players have been asking for donations and any help would be appreciated. The hit-a-thon’s format will have each Rider getting 10 pitches, with the Total distance hit times what was pledged per foot the amount raised by the player. For more, contact Rider Head Coach David Sheppherd at Center High School.
Weather permitting, the Joaquin Rams are home to scrimmage Hemphill at 4:30 p.m. today; and the Garrison Bulldogs have a scrimmage at home with Elysian Fields at 4:30 p.m.
The Shelbyville Dragons are scheduled to scrimmage West Sabine at 5 p.m. Thursday in Shelbyville;
The high school regular season begins next Monday, Feb. 23.
Power Lifting:
Center High School will be hosting an invitational at Center High School Gym at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
College Rodeo:
The Panola College Rodeo Men’s Team placed fifth in Trinity Valley Community College’s Rodeo held in Athens last weekend. Panola is led by bareback rider Wyatt Denny, who leads the Southern Regional Standings by 300 points. He scored a 79 and 80. The next college rodeo is Feb. 27 & 28 in Kingsville.
The San Augustine Lions Sporting Clay Shoot will be held this Saturday, Feb. 21 at Fairway Farm, located five miles east of San Augustine on Hwy. 21. All proceeds benefit Texas Lions’ Camp, local charities and scholarships. The shoot will consist of four or five person teams. Individuals are welcome and everyone will be placed on a team. There will be one flight beginning at 10 a.m., registration starts at 8 a.m. Fee is $100 per shooter. Food, drinks and prizes will be provided. A special brass plated lever-action Henry rifle donated by T-Roy Broussard from the “Swamp People” TV show will be auctioned and another Henry rifle will be awarded to the “top shooter”. Title sponsors are Contango Oil & Gas Company, XTO Entergy and CHI St. Luke’s Health. For more information contact Norrell Thomas at 936-275-6015 or Kenny Fowler at 936-275-6208. Entry forms are also available at Center Broadcasting at 307 San Augustine Street in Center.
The Logansport Chamber of Commerce will have their 8th annual Sand Bass Tournament Saturday, March 14. Entry fee is $150 per team, with an optional $50 per team for Big Bass. Fishing begins at 6 a.m., and boats must be landed on Toledo Bend or the Sabine River. Fishing on the bank is also allowed. First-place will pay $5,000. Prize money payouts are based on a minimum of 75 teams entered. A copy of the tournament rules and an entry form is available at Center Broadcasting, 307 San Augustine St. in Center.
Monday morning's front hit us at 8:56 am with a gust of wind of 22 mph. We averaged 2.8 mph for the day. Our temp at the time the front came through was a very pleasant 63.7 degrees shirt sleeve weather. We did pick up .74 inches of rather chilly rain. and at 6:12 pm this evening it was 35.6 degrees
JERRY MARGARETT NIX – OBITUARY
Funeral services for Jerry Margarett Nix, 76, of Timpson, TX, will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 19, 2015, at Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, with Bro. Russell Hathcock and Bro. Leroy Bowley officiating. Interment will follow in Shiloh Cemetery, Rusk Couty, Texas. Visitation for family and friends will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, February, 18, 2015 at Taylor Funeral Home. Mrs. Nix passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015, in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Born October 18, 1938, in Dallas, TX, Jerry Margarett Nix was the daughter of the late Frank and Francis (Sawyer) Rains. Jerry and her husband Jimmy Nix were blessed with 58 years together until her Lord called her home. Jerry enjoyed cooking for her family, feeding the birds, helping Pop with the cows and touring the area on their motorcycles. Mrs. Nix was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, that was truly dedicated to raising her family. She loved serving her Lord at Highway Tabernacle.
Survivors include her loving husband Jimmy Nix Sr.; sons Jimmy Nix Jr., and wife Lucy of Terrell, TX, Jonathan Nix, and wife Donna of Scurry, TX; daughter, Sharon Bridges of Longbranch, TX; sisters, Frankie Rawson, Dallas, TX, Laura Hargrove, Dallas, TX; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
To send condolences and to sign the online guest book you may go to www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, 511 Ross Graves Dr., Timpson, TX, is in charge of arrangements.
On Friday, February 13, representatives of the Gas Compressors Association’s Board and Education Committee,Mr. Paul Cosper from HOLT CAT, Mr. Gary Hale from J-W Energy, and Mr. Larry Aldridge from HOLT CAT, presented Dr. Gregory Powell, President of Panola College, and Dr. Joe Shannon, Vice-President of Instruction, with a check for $16,000. This philanthropic gift will be used to positively impact Panola College’s rapidly growing Petroleum Technology program.
(L to R): Mr. Daniel Hall, Mr. Larry Aldridge, Mr. Jim Permenter, Mr. Paul Cosper, Miss Whitney Edens, Dr. Greg Powell, Dr. Joe Shannon, Mr. Gary Hale, and Mrs. Natalie Oswalt
Mangum Funeral Home
P.O. Box 2043
Center, Texas 75935
(936) 598-3341
Obituary Notice:
Ariana Moore
Infant Ariana Moore, age 6 months, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at Center Emergency Department.
Services are pending at Mangum Funeral Home.
Among her survivors:
Parents, William & Angela Moore
You may sign the online registry book at www.mangumfuneralhome.com
Services are under the direction of Mangum Funeral Home Center, Texas
February 16, 2015-Begin 5th Grading Period; Spring & Grad Retakes; Spring
Sectionals Begin; Lufkin vs Hallsville 7:00 pm in SEC
February 17, 2015-District VB Home vs Joaquin 5:00 pm; Girls BB-Henderson vs
Huntington in SEC 7:00 pm; Tiger Café Open
February 18, 2015-9th & 11th Grade Field Trip to Panola
February 19, 2015- 9th & 11th Grade Field Trip to Panola
February 20, 2015-Girls Area Playoff; Lady Soccer @ Chapel Hill 4:00 pm
February 21, 2015-Elementary Dance; Little Dribblers
Panola College bareback rider, Wyatt Denny, increased his lead in the
Southern Region Standings with two outstanding rides this past weekend in
Athens, Texas. Denny, scored 79 points on Friday and 80 points Saturday
night to move to a remarkable lead over the rest of the bareback riding
competition. Denny, has been extremely hot throughout the season and finds
himself with a 300 point lead in the Southern Regional Standings.
Cody Gibbs placed 5th in the Steer Wrestling event to help add 60 points
to the team’s efforts. Gibbs has been working extremely hard and is
starting the spring season off right with his finish in Athens.
Bull rider, Randy Myers, made a great 78 point bull ride Friday night to
finish second place in the long go round and second in the average. Myers
increased his placing in the Southern Region Standings and is now ranked 5th.
Out of the top 5 bull riders in the Region, Panola College holds 3
places. Gannon Ivy is 2nd, Fulton Rutland is 4th, and Randy Myers is 5th.
The Panola College Rodeo Men’s Team had a tough rodeo in Athens, but
pulled out a 5th place finish. The next College Rodeo will be held in
Kingsville, Texas, February 27th and 28th.
Congratulations Dragon Band!
On February 6th, members of the Shelbyville Dragon Band competed in the UIL Region 21 Solo and Ensemble Contest held on the campus of SFASU. Numerous students earned first division medals which qualified them for the State Solo and Ensemble Contest held in May at Pflugerville High School in Pflugerville, TX. This year was a record number of students to qualify for the state contest from the Dragon Band. The students earning first division medals are as follow:
Mixed Trio:
Rebecca Jones – Flute
Lindsey Holbrook - Flute
Max Fenton – Clarinet
Mixed Clarinet Quartet I:
Devenne Smith – Clarinet
Max Fenton – Clarinet
Jessica Hemphill – Clarinet
WyTavia Jones – Bass Clarinet
Mixed Clarinet Quartet II:
Madison Taylor – Clarinet
Lizbeth Bautista – Clarinet
Vivian Mendoza – Clarinet
Kaci Griffin – Bass Clarinet
Brass Sextet:
Mikel Carter –Trumpet
Ty Fox – Trumpet
Paige Shedd – French Horn
Hunter Berry – Trombone
Jabria Jenkins – Euphonium
Darren Shedd - Tuba
Earlier in the school year the Dragon Band had two Twirlers earn medals for solo. Those students were Daisy Cartwright and Jaycee Johnson. In total, 18 student qualified for the state contest. We are Dragon Proud!!
Band Director: Shaka Hawkins
Asst. Band Director: Melissa Morton
February is Dental Health Month.
Joaquin Elementary first grade students were nominated by Mr. Jay Wilson and the Joaquin Masonic Lodge to receive a dental presentation and free preventative tooth decay kits.
The program held on Feb. 10, 2015, was sponsored by Masonic Home and School of Texas and Fantastic Teeth Fan Club. Mr. Jay Wilson, Mr. Randy Bonner and Mr.Jerry Agnew with Joaquin Masonic Lodge attended.
Portia King, School Nurse, presented a short video, Dental Defenders vs Cavity Creeps. She also explained the importance of your teeth and gave a demonstration how to brush. The students also enjoyed question and answer time.The dental kits were passed out by the Masons and the students showed their appreciation.
Joaquin Elementary School Nurse Portia King
The Center Lady Rider vs. Shelbyville Lady Dragon Softball game has been cancelled for Tues. Feb. 17.
Shelby County Sheriff's Department received a 911 call on February 16, 2015 at approximately 0349am regarding an infant that was unresponsive at a residence in the Kyle Parmer Trailer Park located on County Road 4356, Tenaha.
The 6 month old infant was transported to the NMC-Center Hospital by ACE EMS. The infant was pronounced deceased by JP1 Maxie Eaves and an autopsy ordered. This case is under investigation by the Shelby County Sheriff's Department Criminal Investigations Division.
Shelby County Sheriff's Willis Blackwell tells Center Broadcasting his department is investigating the death of a toddler who was found non-responsive early Monday morning at a trailer park off Hwy. 96 north on County Road 4356, north of Center Country Club.
The 9-1-1 call came into the sheriff’s office around 4 a.m. with ACE EMS and sheriff’s department responding.
Sheriff Blackwell tells us the child, a 6-months old female was taken to Center Emergency Department where she was pronounced dead.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident where a child was found non-responsive early Monday morning at a trailer park off off Hwy. 96 north on County Road 4356, north of Center Country Club.
The 9-1-1 call came into the sheriff’s office around 4 a.m. with ACE EMS and sheriff’s department responding.
The child, reported to be around 6-months old was taken to Center Emergency Department.
Center Broadcasting will have more details as they become available.
Today is President’s Day, a national and state holiday. Banks, the Post Office, federal and state offices, along with county courthouses are all closed today.
City and town offices around the area are also closed for business.
As for schools, not all districts are observing the holiday.
The Center ISD and Joaquin ISD are not having classes; it’s a staff development day.
Check with your child’s school to make sure.
A couple of accidents reported last night during the height of the rain.
A woman was reported to have been trapped in her vehicle after leaving the roadway in the Huxley area around 7:30 p.m.
The Center Fire Department and ACE EMS responded to FM 3172 at Bill’s Landing where the unidentified female had to be cut free of the wreckage. She was taken to Nacogdoches Memorial with unknown injuries.
Just before 10:30 p.m. an 18-wheeler tanker carrying yeast rolled-over on Hwy. 59 south of Tenaha, near the Pilgrim’s Pride Feed Mill. No injuries reported.
The truck-tractor was removed, but the loaded trailer remains on the scene where the contents will be removed today.
The Center ISD Board of Trustees voted to uphold the administration's decision after hearing a presentation of a Level III Parent Complaint at last Thursday night's meeting.
According to Center ISD Superintendent Dr. James Hockenberry, the issue involved Linda Lopez's daughter being suspended from the Center High School cheerleading squad due to demerits.
The relief sought by Ms. Lopez is not known.
Board also received an update on the Athletic Facilities' Committee, which has organized and is expected to have their first meeting this week. Dr. Hockenberry said a deadline for filing a report and making recommendations to trustees is April 16.
In personnel, Center ISD AD and Head Football Coach Barry Bowman has a new offensive coordinator as Ricky Meeks was hired. Meeks was on-staff at Henderson when they won a state championship a few years ago, and comes to Center from Pittsburgh ISD.
Also, Jennifer Moon was hired as a Center Middle School teacher.
Dr. Hockenberry’s evaluation process was also initiated by the board.
It was announced last week that a growing health-care clinic in the region had been sold to a Shelby County native physician.
Dawn Barnes of East Texas Extended Care says Dr. Mark Mettauer of The Woodlands, a 1989 Center High School graduate had purchased the clinic’s four facilities.
Ms. Barnes told Center Broadcasting, she and partner Justin Timmons were excited about the purchase of East Texas Extended Care by Dr. Mettauer, and said they looked forward to continued growth under his direction.
East Texas Extended Care began with its original location in Timpson three-years ago, and in just the past year, has grown to clinics in Pineland, San Augustine, and most recently Center.
She added all the nurse practitioners will continue to see patients as usual.
They are Timmons in Timpson, Bridget Hughes in Center, Christina Watson in San Augustine and Sharon Byley in Pineland. She said she would be floating between the Timpson and Center clinics.
Dr. Mark Mettauer is affiliated with several hospitals in the northwestern Houston area, where he has practiced cardiovascular and thoracic surgery for 11 years.
Dr. Mettauer and his wife Marissa have three children.
We have more information on a story we had Thursday involving a child being struck by a car in Center.
According to a Center Police Department incident report, a 4-year female was accidentally run over by a vehicle in the Pecan Grove Trailer Park in the 1300 block of Shelbyville Street around 7 p.m. that evening.
Officer Steven Thornburgh said he responded to the call to find Elva Julian holding a small child and advised the youngster had been run over by a vehicle.
The driver was identified as 32-year old Jose Martinez Rodriguez, who reported to Officer Thornburgh that he did not know he had hit the child, until somebody had told him.
Rodriguez remained on the scene following the incident.
The child was taken by ACE EMS to Center Emergency Department and then life-flighted to University Health in Shreveport. We understand the child has not internal injuries and will be OK.
The Tenaha ISD Board will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. this afternoon, and among the agenda items for consideration and approval will be changing the day and/or week of the regular board meetings; renewing the contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson the for handling the district’s property value study; and approval of the 2015-16 Statewide Educational Consulting & Counseling Associates Contract. They are the professional consultant for grant and state compensatory contracts.
In addition, Superintendent Scott Tyner's contract will be discussed.
The Joaquin ISD Board of Trustees will have a public hearing at 6 p.m. this evening to discuss the district’s educational performance on the Texas Academic Performance Report.
This will be followed by a regular meeting of the board.
Among the agenda items will be a report on personnel reductions and assignments for the 2015-16 school year.
Under action items, the Joaquin ISD Trustees will consider the Student Transfer Agreement.
In closed session, the superintendent’s evaluation, principal’s contract, special education director, band director and curriculum and instruction director will be discussed.
Any action would be done so in open session.
Obits:
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine announces service for 91-year old Mr. Seaman William Bradberry of San Augustine. He passed away Friday in San Augustine. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Wyman Roberts Memorial Chapel, with burial at Attoyac Cemetery, San Augustine County. Visitation will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home. Among Seaman William Bradberry’s survivors is his wife, Evelyn Bradberry of San Augustine; sons, Joe & Linda Bradberry and Stanley & Rita Bradberry, all of Houston; daughter, Tina & Bill Cook of Pennsylvania; brothers, Beaman & Winnie Bradberry of Angleton and Buddy & Elaine Bradberry of Montgomery; sister, Wanda Loosier of Houston; and sisters-in-law, Bertie Goodwin of Goodwin and Shirley Ross of Pollock.
In Sports,
High School Basketball:
The Dist. 22-2A girls’ state playoff seeding was finalized Friday night as the Shelbyville Lady Dragons will enter post-season as the #2 seed after a 46-38 win over the Martinsville Lady Pirates in a district tie-breaker in Tenaha. Martinsville will go in as the #3 seed.
Girls’ Playoffs this week:
Class 2A Bi-Dist.
District Champion Tenaha Lady Tigers have a first-round bye, will play San Augustine-Colmesneil winner (6 p.m. tonight, Angelina College).
Shelbyville vs. Overton, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Cushing. Winner plays Broaddus (Dist. 23-2A champion) in area.
Martinsville vs. Carlisle, 6:30 p.m., tonight in Gary. Winner to play Evadale (24-2A champ) in area.
Class 3A Bi-Dist.
Garrison (4th 22-3A) vs. Crockett (21-3A champ), 8 p.m. tonight, Angelina College. Winner plays Van Vleck-Anahuac winner.
Central Heights (22-3A champ) vs. Onalaska (4th, 21-3A), 6 p.m., tonight, Wells High School. Winner gets Buna-East Bernard winner.
The Tenaha ISD Special Events Center will host a girls’ Class 4A bi-district playoff game at 7 p.m. Tuesday with Henderson vs. Huntington.
The Center Roughriders are officially playoff bound and have moved into a tie for first-place in Dist. 19-4A after a convincing 76-46 win at Tatum Friday night. The Riders were up 20-5 at the end of the opening quarter and never looked back, leading 39-21 at half. Center and Tatum are 6-1 heading into the final district game. Center will close out at home with Henderson tomorrow night (Senior Night), while Tatum goes to Rusk (1-6). Carthage (4-4) secured third with a 65-62 win over Henderson (1-6). The fourth and final playoff spot is between Rusk and Henderson. Should Center-Tatum end in a tie, they would be co-champs, and there would be a play-off game for state playoff seeding.
The Shelbyville Dragons are Dist. 22-2A champions and improve to 8-1 with a 62-33 win over Beckville. The Tenaha Tigers beat the Timpson Bears, 84-51, as both are 6-3. Tenaha can take second in the district with a win at home against the Joaquin Rams Tuesday. The Martinsville Pirates beat Joaquin (1-8) Friday. Should Timpson and Martinsville (5-4) end tied, it makes no difference, as Timpson has clinched a playoff spot due to head-to-head wins over Martinsville. The Bears finish at Shelbyville tomorrow night, Martinsville goes to Beckville. The top-three teams advance to the playoffs. Shelbyville has a first-round bye. The second and third place teams play the representatives of Dist. 21-2A.
In the Dist. 23-2A boys’ race, it comes down to Tuesday night’s district finale meeting in San Augustine as The Wolves and West Sabine are both 8-1. SA beat Brookeland, 90-36 and West Sabine over Pineywoods, 76-54. Broaddus beat Zavalla, as the Bulldogs (5-4) are a game ahead of Brookeland (4-5) headed into their meeting tomorrow night in Brookeland. A Broaddus win and they’re the third-place team.
Feb. 13 (Boys)
Dist. 19-4A
Center 76, Tatum 46
Carthage 65, Henderson 62
Dist. 22-2A
Shelbyville 62, Beckville 33
Martinsville @ Joaquin
Tenaha 84, Timpson 51
Dist. 23-2A
San Augustine 90, Brookeland 36
West Sabine 76, Pineywoods 54
Broaddus def Zavalla
Dist. 22-3A
Central Heights 89, Corrigan 41
Woden 61, Garrison 25
Newton 64, Central 48
Woodville 86, Hemphill 48
Feb 17
Dist. 19-4A
Henderson @ Center
Tatum @ Rusk
Dist. 22-2A
Feb 17
Martinsville @ Beckville
Joaquin @ Tenaha
Timpson @ Shelbyville
Dist. 23-2A
Broaddus @ Brookeland
Pineywoods @ Zavalla
West Sabine @ San Augustine
Dist. 22-3A
Central Heights @ Woden
Garrison @ Woodville
Central @ Hemphill
Woodville @ Garrison
Boys' Dist. Standings
19-4A
x-Center 6-1
x-Tatum 6-1
x-Carthage 4-4
Henderson 1-6
Rusk 1-6
22-2A
xy-Shelbyville 8-1
x-Tenaha 6-3
x-Timpson 6-3
Martinsville 5-4
Joaquin 1-8
Beckville 1-8
23-2A
x-San Augustine 8-1
x-West Sabine 8-1
Brookeland 4-5
Broaddus 5-4
Pineywoods 2-7
Zavalla 0-8
22-3A
xNewton 11-1
x-Woodville 10-2
x-Central Heights 9-3
x-Woden 7-4
Central 5-7
Corrigan 2-9
Garrison 1-9
Hemphill 1-10
x-Clinched Playoff Berth
y-District Champion
College Hoops:
The SFA Lumberjacks had their 19-game Southland Conference winning streak snapped at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Saturday, losing 63-71. The Ladyjacks get their fifth-straight win, 74-62 over A&M-Corpus Christi. The Lumberjacks will be at Incarnate Word in San Antonio tonight.
Soccer:
The Center Roughriders and Lady Riders had their district home openers against Palestine Friday, with both coming up on the short-end. The Riders lose, 4-6 in overtime, while the Lady Riders lose, 1-5.
The Riders and Lady Riders go to Jasper Tuesday.
Softball:
The season starts this week, as the Center Lady Riders go to the Shelbyville Lady Dragons Tuesday with JV at 4:30 p.m. The Lady Riders will be at the Hudson Tourney beginning Thursday.
The Garrison Lady Bulldogs open up at Huntington Wednesday at 5 p.m.
The Joaquin Lady Rams will start the season Thursday in the Carthage Tournament, while the Timpson Lady Bears will be in the Hudson Tournament Thursday to open the season.
Baseball:
The Joaquin Rams are home to scrimmage Hemphill at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday; and the Garrison Bulldogs have a scrimmage at home with Elysian Fields at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The Center Riders will be at Central Pollock for scrimmage action Tuesday at 4:30 p.m., and will have their final scrimmage at Jasper this Friday starting with JV at 4:30 p.m. Rider Baseball will also be hosting the Center Hit-a-Thon Saturday starting at 11 a.m.
The Shelbyville Dragons are scheduled to scrimmage West Sabine at 5 p.m. Thursday in Shelbyville;
The high school regular season begins next Monday, Feb. 23.
Power Lifting:
Center High School will be hosting an invitational at Center High School Gym at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
The San Augustine Lions Sporting Clay Shoot will be held this Saturday, Feb. 21 at Fairway Farm, located five miles east of San Augustine on Hwy. 21. All proceeds benefit Texas Lions’ Camp, local charities and scholarships. The shoot will consist of four or five person teams. Individuals are welcome and everyone will be placed on a team. There will be one flight beginning at 10 a.m., registration starts at 8 a.m. Fee is $100 per shooter. Food, drinks and prizes will be provided. A special brass plated lever-action Henry rifle donated by T-Roy Broussard from the “Swamp People” TV show will be auctioned and another Henry rifle will be awarded to the “top shooter”. Title sponsors are Contango Oil & Gas Company, XTO Entergy and CHI St. Luke’s Health. For more information contact Norrell Thomas at 936-275-6015 or Kenny Fowler at 936-275-6208. Entry forms are also available at Center Broadcasting at 307 San Augustine Street in Center.
The Logansport Chamber of Commerce will have their 8th annual Sand Bass Tournament Saturday, March 14. Entry fee is $150 per team, with an optional $50 per team for Big Bass. Fishing begins at 6 a.m., and boats must be landed on Toledo Bend or the Sabine River. Fishing on the bank is also allowed. First-place will pay $5,000. Prize money payouts are based on a minimum of 75 teams entered. A copy of the tournament rules and an entry form is available at Center Broadcasting, 307 San Augustine St. in Center.
Class 2A Bi-District Round
Shelbyville Lady Dragons vs Overton, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Cushing
San Augustine Lady Wolves vs. Colmesneil, 6 p.m., Monday, Angelina College, Lufkin
Martinsville Lady Pirates vs. Carlisle, Monday, 6:30 p.m., Gary
Class 3A Bi-District Round
Garrison Lady Bulldogs vs. Crockett, 8 p.m,. Monday, Angelina College, Lufkin
Pollen Index for San Augustine, TX
Our Record temperatures are producing an early pollen season
The unusually warm spring like weather has trees and other plants blooming much earlier than normal, which could mean a long and intense allergy season which we are already seeing here in San Augustine.
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According to the NWS, the snow/ice has moved more to the East. We will get rain and some very cold temperatures beginning on Monday and continuing in to Tuesday and freezing during the evening hours is expected.
We hope you are having a Fantastic Friday and Don't Forget Valentine's Day
is Tomorrow... Our Community is Full of Fun & Educational Events in the
next couple months.
*Here's a schedule of the upcoming events:*
*Tuesday, Feb 17th- MEMBERSHIP MEETING*
Speaker: County Judge Samye Johnson & Betty Russo, East TX Regional Rep,
Office of the Governor, Economic Development & Tourism
Business of the Month: "The Body Shop" -Lou Ann Halbert
Caterer: Imogene's Cafe
*Tues., Feb 24th @ 5:30 pm*- "Let's Get Fit" Fitness Challenge KICK-OFF @
"The Body Shop"
*March 5,6,7*- Women's Service League 13th Annual "NIGHT of The STARS"...
Tickets are going fast so contact Liz @ Heartstrings to get yours Today..
936-275-3484
*March 27 & 28*- 2nd Annual Gala Garden Fair- There will be Speaker,
Vendors, and Delicious Tea Room Menu Prepared by The Garden Club.
*May 2*- Main Street's 1st Annual Texas Treasure Heritage Festival-
Contact Tracy Cox for more info- Vendor Spaces are Still Available.
Farmer's Market Opens! Time for Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
*May 8*- Relay for Life 2015- 7 pm- San Augustine High School
You may be missing this Week's Chamber Highlighter: *Mary Kay's Country
Diner*
Mary Kay Hardy,owner, closed last month for a little "Housekeeping". The
Diner will Re-Open Tues, Feb 24th at 10:30 am. The same Delicious Lunch &
Menu Items will be Available, and The Renovations are Going to Surprise
You! New Salads and other "Light" Entrees have been added to the menu.
Ready to Shop?..."Gotcha Covered Boutique" is restocked and "gotcha covered"
Mary Kay's will be Closed on Mondays but Available to Serve You...
Tuesday - Thursday 10:30 am- 2:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am -8:00 pm
Sat & Sun 8:00 am -2:30pm
Mary Kay's is located on Hwy 96N; Mary Kay & Her Friendly Staff Can't Wait
to See YOU, Feb 24th. Join Mary Kay's Country Diner on Facebook
<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mary-Kays-Country-Diner/262468377124362>
for all the latest menu specials and More!
It's not to late to register for the First Annual "Let's Get Fit" Fitness
Challenge. Contact the Chamber Office for more info 936-275-3610
Don't Forget Your Membership Dues! Thanks to our Friends who continue to
partner with us. If you have not received your renewal application, please
let us know.
Your Continued Support Matters!
Have a Great Weekend!
Pre-K Visits EcoLand –
About EcoLand At Region 7 Education Service Center EcoLand is a hands-on multi-sensory learning center where children will learn about the earth and its properties through investigation methods. The goal is to create an experience that engages all senses and utilizes hands-on methods of teaching foundational elements behind complex concepts that are relevant to the challenges of this new generation of children. In addition to educating, inspiring and empowering children to protect the earth’s environment, the EcoLand exhibits and accompanying activities will also better prepare children for the higher level critical thinking skills needed in the classroom.
Timpson Pre-K students recently visited EcoLand and participated in hands-on activities about water, rocks and plants. EcoLand will eventually serve all early childhood students, ages 3-8, from Region 7’s school districts, charter schools, Early Head Start/Head Start program, and childcare centers participating in the Region 7 Early Childhood Cooperative. Schools and educational institutions serving Region 7 early childhood students will be able to schedule field trips to EcoLand throughout the year once it is open. Additional scheduling details and requirements will be provided at a later time.
Objectives
1. Create an environment where children are inspired to be responsible, caring stewards of the planet and its inhabitants
2. Facilitate essential pre-school learning and educational activities that are stimulating and engaging
3. Engage children in interactive, hands-on tasks that elevate developmental skills and cognitive learning
4. Provide a unique learning center and resources for Region 7 schools ato use to enhance the educational experience for
3-through 8-year-old students The EcoLand Experience Upon arrival, children will be given an interactive preview of all EcoLand has to offer. A large mural map and tour guide will be able to assist in each of the tour experiences. Tours will be divided to accommodate smaller groups to allow each child the fullest EcoLand experience. Prior to an EcoLand visit, teachers will be provided with preliminary modules that introduce EcoLand’s concepts and deliver the foundational learning needed in each of the areas. Curriculum-based follow-up activities will be provided for later exploration at the conclusion of each tour.
FFA Day at the Capitol - According to Kristin Powers Timpson High School FFA advisor, the THS FFA officers will be attending FFA Day at the state capitol in Austin on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
Kamryn Holt and Esther Mergerson traveled to Kilgore on January 27th to serve as leaders in a Region 7 Model United Nations competition. They were chosen for these leadership positions following an interview process. The process included writing a two page essay on what leadership means to them and how they could contribute and an online face to face interview. The girls did an amazing job in representing our district.
Submitted by: Jennifer Ferguson
CITY OF JOAQUIN
REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING AGENDA
February 17, 2015
The City Council of Joaquin will meet in regular session Tuesday February 17,2015 6:00 p.m. at The Joaquin City Hall located at 124 North Preston, Joaquin, Texas.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Call to order, establish quorum & welcome guest.
2. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Council approval of the previous month’s minutes.
4. Discussion & Council action on payment of bills.
5. Update from Mike Walker Goodwin and Lasiter on Sewer Grant Project.
6. Discussion & Council action on the Replacement of the Steel Gas line on the HWY 7 Intersection near the red light.
7. Discussion & Council action on the city’s contract with vendor, Aramark.
8. Discussion & approval of the addition of new City Secretary Amanda Willey’s name to all banks accounts.
9. Discussion & appointment of Election Judge and Clerk for the upcoming May election.
10. Discussion & Council action on scheduling of City Council Meetings.
11. Open Forum.
12. Adjournment.
IF during the course of the of the meeting, any discussion of items on the Agenda should be held in executive or closed session, the Council will convene in executive or closed session, in accordance With the Texas Open Meetings Act, Governmental Code Section 551 and Texas Revised Civil Statutes.
Posted by Amanda Willey on 2/13/15 at 10:30 a.m.
Notice of School District Regular Meeting
Board of Trustees – Tenaha Independent School District
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Tenaha Independent School District will be held on Monday, February 16, 2015 beginning at 5:30 p. m. in the Boardroom of the Administration office located at 138 College Street, Tenaha, Texas 75974.
The Subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken are as follows:
(Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on the meeting notice.)
2. Public Comment
(a.) Judy Monroe, 6-12 Principal (b.) Terry Ward, EE-5 Principal
(c.) Scott Tyner, Superintendent
(a.) Resignations, New Hire, and/or Discipline
(b.) Superintendent Contract
If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Gov’t Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E.
Panola College Drama presents *The Exonerated *by Jessica Lank and Erik
Jenson, a powerful drama of true stories regarding six death row inmates
who were cleared of their crimes after spending years on death row on
Thursday, February 19 at 6 p.m. (this performance features a talk back with
the cast and crew following the show), Friday, February 20 and Saturday,
February 21 at 7 p.m. This production is also Panola College’s 2015
TCCSTA Play Fest entry and will be performed at LSC-Kingwood on February
27, 2015.
The play is based on the real life stories of six people wrongly convicted
of murder and sentenced to death row: Gary Gauger, played by Avery Tindol,
sophomore, Center; Robert Hayes, played by Carnelius Lewis, sophomore,
Carthage; Kerry Cook, Jonah Murphy, freshman, West Hardin; David Keaton,
Darian Upshaw, freshman, Cushing; Sunny Jacobs, Ericka McBurney, freshman,
Houston; and Delbert Tibbs, Kyree Wililams, sophomore, Hillsboro. Also in
the cast are Skylar Gafford, freshman, Blue Ridge as Sue Gauger; Carenza
Johnson, freshman, Alto as Georgia Hayes; and Mackenzie Piar, freshman,
Hillsboro as Sandra Cook. The ensemble features Dewey Brannan, freshman,
Hillsboro; Laura Fryman, freshman, Mt. Enterprise; Mariah Fulbright,
sophomore, Center; Christin Lindgren, sophomore, Timpson; Tracer Lynch,
freshman, Blue Ridge; Matthew Odom, sophomore, Gary; Madilyn Sanford,
freshman, Timpson, and Alexander Willett, freshman, Marshall.
Assistant Director is Mariah Fulbright, Center; Stage Manager, Ben Charrez,
Hillsboro; Set Design, Kaycee Ricketson, Center; Costume and Set Design,
Keelan Moses, Huntington; Lighting Design, Alex Dutton, Shelbyville; Sound
Design, Alfy Lindsey, Center; Projection Design, Ethan Xieu, Center;
Make-up and Hair, Nicole Cassell, Hillsboro. Set construction and shadow
play manager, Dewey Brannan, Hillsboro.
Cost is $10 for the general public and free with ID Card for Panola College
Faculty, Staff, and Students. This production contains language or images
which may be disturbing for some. No children under ten will be admitted
including infants*. *This play is produced by special permission from
Dramatists, Inc. NY, NY.
CENTER, Texas (February 20, 2015) – The City of Center is excited to announce that it has joined the ranks of less than 100 proactive Texas cities in the Texas Comptroller’s Leadership Circle, a group of cities committed to financial transparency.
“For me financial transparency means that we have nothing to hide,” explained Center Mayor David Chadwick. “We are honored to be included in such company as Dallas, Houston, Austin and to be one of the smaller Texas local governments to reach the highest level.”
The transparency award ranges from Bronze to Platinum. For more information about the Leadership Circle, visit www.texastransparency.org “City staff created a financial transparency webpage which has all sorts of information on the annual budgets, audits, contact information, check registers, charts and graphs.
It truly is a one-stop shop for anyone wishing to learn more about how the City of Center operates.” Chadwick continued, “We hope that residents will visit the financial transparency page from our website www.centertexas.org”
“For the past few years, City staff has worked very hard to present more information to the Council and public in an understandable format, whether that be in the budget or website,” reported Center City Manager Chad Nehring. “This is the first step in being recognized in these efforts.”
Marie Louise Hairston Story (Gran)
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2015 at Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison. A graveside service is pending at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Houston under the direction of Howard Glendale Funeral Home in Houston.
Born March 14, 1933 in Harris County, Tx, to Orbie John Hairston and Marie Floyd Hairston
Married T. F. Story on September 11, 1953, they made their home and raised their children in Houston, Tx. where she lived for over 45 years.
She Retired from Star Enterprise, a subsidiary or Texaco/Shell after working in the Accounting Dept.
After retiring she moved to Garrison, Tx in 2001 to be near her daughter and her family. She especially enjoyed being able to go and watch her Grandson's participate in their many FFA and Sporting activities. She was one of their biggest fans. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, watching movies, listening to music, putting together jigsaw puzzles and playing games. She had a very competitive spirit and liked to win at whatever game she was playing and the rules to the games usually changed to fit her winning!!! She could smack talk with the best of them!!! She had been struggling with many health issues and was homebound for the past several years. She loved the Lord and when she was able to attend church she attended the Garrison Church of Christ. We had many conversations about her relationship with the Lord and she said "she was ready when he was"!! We take great comfort in knowing that she left this world peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 and is now in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and son. She is survived by Daughter, Kim Story Dees and Husband Tommy, Daughter-in-law Susan Story, Grandsons, Chris Dees and wife Sydni, Mark Dees and wife Alexandria, Jeremy Story and wife Emily, Granddaughter Marimonnie Pierce and husband Kevin and Great Granddaughter Heidi Pierce. Also, her loving fur baby "Max".
Services are under the direction of Garrison Funeral Home in Garrison, Texas.
Arrest Report
02/12/15—02/13/15
Shelby County:
Van Wagley, 55, Marshall, Three Panola County Warrants-Theft
Joseph Land, 29, Center, Four Charges Delivery of a Controlled Substance
Rosondra Polk, 37, Douglass, Two Charges Driving While License Invalid, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way & San Augustine County Warrant-Assault
Anthony Bennett, 29, Center, Tampering with Evidence, Two Charges Delivery of a Controlled Substance & Evading Arrest
San Augustine County: No Arrest Reported
Note: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reported Wednesday that state sales tax revenue for January was up over 11 percent compared to January 2014.
He said the growth in sales tax revenues was led by business spending.
Despite the good news statewide, those numbers were in a deficit for Shelby and San Augustine Counties.
In Shelby County, as a whole January sales tax revenues were down almost 4.5 percent and 2.7 percent in San Augustine County.
The City of Center’s check is just about 4 percent behind that of 2014, as Center will receive a payment of $336, 519.
Joaquin was down almost 23.5 percent.
On the other hand, Tenaha’s January payment is up over 14 percent, Huxley’s 3.5 percent, and Timpson’s check is 2.5 percent better than a year ago.
The Shelby County January sales tax revenue total is $392,000.
The City of San Augustine had a double-digit increase in January from a year ago with a payment of almost $44,000, a 10.5 percent increase.
However, Broaddus’ January payment was down over 54 percent.
The national average pump price of gasoline is expected to stay below $3 per gallon during 2015.
In its new monthly forecast, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said the retail price for regular gasoline should average $2.33 per gallon this year. The price of gasoline increased in early February after falling for 17 weeks in a row.
But gasoline prices will continue to remain low in 2015 when compared with pump prices in recent years because of expected low crude oil costs.
As a result, the average U.S. household is expected to save $750 in gasoline costs this year compared with 2014.
Gasbuddy.com says the nation-wide average for a gallon of regular is $2.22, a 7-cent increase in the past week.
In Texas, its $2.06, up a dime this week; Louisiana is up to $2.06, a 9-cent rise.
Locally, the lowest in Center this morning is $2.08 at several stations, a ten-cent increase in the past week.
After a two-week filing period, there’s been some change in candidate making their intentions known for the May 9 city and school board elections.
With a filing deadline of Feb. 27, potential candidates have 2-weeks left to return the proper paperwork.
In the Joaquin ISD, Thomas Harvey has been the lone filer, as positions held by Luke Garrett and Ronnie Belrose will be expiring.
For the City of Joaquin, incumbent council members LeeVern Stotts Gilliam and Mike Atkinson have both filed to run again.
We told you last week that Mayor Mike Wood would not be seeking re-election. Two current council members have filed to run for that vacated position as Joaquin mayor. Council members Bill Baker and Pat Gray will be running.
There have been no filings for the Tenaha ISD board as the position held by Bo Morris, Robert Barton and June Swint are up.
In the City of Tenaha Council race, Larry Terry has filed for re-election. Claudine Howard and Michael Baker’s spots on the council are also expiring.
No filings for the Timpson ISD board as Tracy Hooper, Dannie Hunt and Beth Tipton’s seats are up.
At the Timpson City Council, all three incumbents have filed, including Kyle Allen, Janell Baker and George Grace. They’ll be challenged by Kenny Walker and Linda Hancock.
In the Shelbyville ISD board of trustees, incumbents Joe Tom Schillings and Etola Jones have re-filed, so has challenger Chris Koltonski.
If you’re interested in a position you can file at the respective school administration or city office till Feb. 27.
Panola County authorities spent all day Thursday searching for a woman that was reported to have jumped off the Sabine River Bridge on FM 1794 near Beckville around 11 p.m. Wednesday evening.
Searchers have used side sonar and dragging, deciding not to put divers into the Sabine River because of the current. The searched continued until sundown last night.
The Panola County Sheriff's Department is saying at this point there may not be a body in the water.
An elderly Garrison man is reported to be in stable condition after rolling his pickup several times on FM 415 near the Stockman Community Thursday afternoon.
According to DPS Trooper Anthony LaCount, 92-year old Herbert Hearnsberger was traveling south just before 3:30 p.m. at a reported unsafe speed, when he apparently lost control of his Toyota pickup, rolling the vehicle several times.
Hearnsberger was removed from the pickup and taken by ACE EMS to an open site where he was transported by Life-Air Rescue to a Shreveport hospital.
After receiving public input both for and against, and debating the issue, the Timpson ISD Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to keep the girls’ volleyball program during their meeting Tuesday night.
Timpson ISD Superintendent Dr. Mid Johnson said administration, the board and both the athletic and band program have wrestled with the pros and cons. He said it’s been difficult to find a solution and resolve the conflicts, primarily for students that want to play volleyball and be in the band.
Therefore, Dr. Johnson said, the board has decided that a young lady must now decide to do one or the other—not both.
He said the tradition-rich band program has suffered through the scheduling issue having to work around students being absent from practice due to playing volleyball. However, Dr. Johnson said there are those students not involved in band that want to play volleyball.
“There’s just no other way to resolve this conflict,” Dr. Johnson commented. “The board wants to do what’s best for the students.”
Monday is President’s Day, a national and state holiday. Banks, the Post
Also this week, Banks, the Post Office, federal and state offices, along with county courthouses are all closed Monday. City and town offices around the area are also closed for business Monday.
As for schools, not all districts are observing the holiday. The Center ISD and Joaquin ISD will not have classes Monday, it’s a staff development day. Check with your child’s school to make sure.
By the way, the Center ISD “Flags to Fight Hunger” flag rental program will be displaying American flags Monday. If you would like to have a flag placed at your home or business, or 5 other holidays during the year, contact Center High School Counselor Alease Copelin.
The program supports the schools’ Backpack Program-which goes to the East Texas Food Bank, providing child friendly snacks each weekend to food insecure children.
The Joaquin ISD Board of Trustees will have a public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday to discuss the district’s educational performance on the Texas Academic Performance Report.
This will be followed by a regular meeting of the board.
Among the agenda items will be a report on personnel reductions and assignments for the 2015-16 school year.
Under action items, the Joaquin ISD Trustees will consider the Student Transfer Agreement.
In closed session, the superintendent’s evaluation, principal’s contract, special education director, band director and curriculum and instruction director will be discussed. Any action would be done so in open session.
The Huxley community mission group, Huxley Helping Hands will be holding a food pantry for residents of Shelby County tomorrow, Saturday, February 14 at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center. Sign-in starts at 9 a.m. until food is gone. Identification and proof of residency is required and only one box per household. Hillcrest Baptist Church is located at 901 Southview Circle.
In Sports,
High School Basketball:
Game 1 of the Dist. 22-2A Girls’ Basketball Tie-breaker in Tenaha last night went the way of the Martinsville Lady Pirates, as they take a 42-24 win over the Joaquin Lady Rams to advance to tonight’s game against the Shelbyville Lady Dragons for the #2 seed in the state playoffs. Tonight’s game tips-off at 7:30 p.m. in Tenaha. A Shelbyville win and the Lady Dragons are #2, and Martinsville the #3 seed. If Martinsville wins, they’re #2 seed and Game 3 at 1 p.m. Saturday between Joaquin and Shelbyville would be for the #3 and final seed.
The Center Roughriders have a chance to avenge their only Dist. 19-4A loss of the season when they go to Tatum tonight. Center (5-1) lost in OT to Tatum (6-0), 51-49 on Jan. 27. The Riders are playoff bound, but having a share of that district title would be sweet. Carthage (3-4) goes to Henderson (1-5) in the districts other game.
The Shelbyville Dragons (7-1) can take the district championship with a win at home against Beckville tonight. Meanwhile, Timpson (6-2) and Tenaha (5-3), as we understand, have both secured playoff berths, regardless of the outcome of the next two district games. Due to Timpson defeating Martinsville (4-4) in head-to-head play, they win a tie-breaker, should both teams end up with the same district record. The boys’ bi-district round of the playoffs will begin the Week of Feb. 23.
Shelbyville & Beckville game begins at 5:00 pm starting with JV and followed by Varsity.
By the way, the Timpson at Tenaha boys’ game starts at 6 p.m. tonight, followed by Game 2 of the girls’ district tie-breaker series.
The Dist. Champion Tenaha Lady will have a playoff warm-up game against District 16-2A Champion Union Grove at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Arp High School.
Dist. 23-2A’s top-two teams are pretty well set heading into the final two games of the regular season. San Augustine and West Sabine are 7-1, but the fight continues for the championship, and could be headed to a show-down next Tuesday in SA when they two meet. Brookeland is 4-3, while Broaddus are 3-4 as they battle for third. Brookeland goes to San Augustine Friday and Zavalla (0-7) heads to Broaddus. Brookeland beat the Wolves in their first meeting, 75-71 last month.
The San Augustine Lady Wolves will play Colmesneil in a Class 2A bi-district round game at 6 p.m. Monday at Angelina College in Lufkin. That game will be followed at 8 p.m. by the Garrison Lady Bulldog and Crockett Class 3A bi-district game. Gate prices are $5 and $3. San Augustine finished in second place. Dist. Champion Broaddus has a first-round bye. Brookeland is the third-seed team.
Feb. 13 (Boys)
Dist. 19-4A
Center @ Tatum
Carthage @ Henderson
Dist. 22-2A
Beckville @ Shelbyville
Martinsville @ Joaquin
Timpson @ Tenaha
Dist. 23-2A
Brookeland @ San Augustine
Pineywoods @ West Sabine
Zavalla @ Broaddus
Dist. 22-3A
Corrigan @ Central Heights
Woden @ Garrison
Newton @ Central
Woodville @ Hemphill
Boys' Dist. Standings
19-4A
Tatum 6-0
Center 5-1
Carthage 3-4
Henderson 1-5
Rusk 1-6
22-2A
Shelbyville 7-1
Timpson 6-2
Tenaha 5-3
Martinsville 4-4
Joaquin 1-7
Beckville 1-7
23-2A
San Augustine 7-1
West Sabine 7-1
Brookeland 4-3
Broaddus 3-4
Pineywoods 2-5
Zavalla 0-7
22-3A
Newton 11-1
Woodville 9-2
Central Heights 9-3
Woden 6-4
Central 5-7
Garrison 1-9
Hemphill 1-10
Corrigan 2-8
Golf:
The Center Roughrider Golf Team took first place at the Bullard Tournament at Eagle Bluff yesterday. Rider Beau Buster Byrnes won a playoff over teammate Austin Craig for first medalist. Each ended the round with a 78. Other Rider scores included Rex Kirkley with an 83, Zack Ritter carded a 90 and Chris Renfro ended with a 104.
Power Lifting:
The Center High School Boys and Girls Powerlifting teams traveled to the Huntington Invitational with the boys’ team taking first place, and the girls third place. Riders Hairo Salazar, Joe King and JaCarlos Hall won their weight divisions, with King named Outstanding Lifter-Light Platform. Lady Riders Breanna Suell and Rachel Andrews were first in their classes.
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Team Tennis:
The Center High School Varsity Tennis Team will play in Kilgore today, and the JV will take on Kilgore Feb. 17.
College Hoops:
The 8-2 SFA Lady jacks beat Incarnate Word tonight, 64-47 last night in San Antonio. SFA will be at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Saturday as part of a double-header with the Lumberjacks.
The Panola Ponies lose to Trinity Valley Community College, 58-81 Wednesday. Panola will be at Kilgore College next Wednesday.
Soccer:
The Center Roughriders and Lady Riders will have their district home opener against Palestine today beginning at 5 p.m. at Roughrider Stadium.
The Tenaha Tiger Soccer team goes to Henderson today.
Baseball:
The Center Roughriders have a scrimmage at Pine Tree High School in Longview Saturday, starting with JV at 11 a.m.
The Garrison Bulldogs go to Huntington this afternoon beginning at 4:30 for a scrimmage.
The high school regular season begins Feb. 23.
Softball:
The Shelbyville Lady Dragons are scheduled to scrimmage Gary in Shelbyville at 4:30 p.m. today.
The state-ranked Garrison Lady Bulldogs play in the Longview Tournament today thru Saturday.
Sign Ups:
Center Youth Baseball will be holding a final signup today, February 13 from 5-7pm at the Center Middle School Cafeteria. If anyone has any questions or is interesting in coaching please call Jason Mitchell at (936)488-2863 or Melissa McGhen at (936)488-9034.
The San Augustine Lions Sporting Clay Shoot will be held Saturday, Feb. 21 at Fairway Farm, located five miles east of San Augustine on Hwy. 21. All proceeds benefit Texas Lions’ Camp, local charities and scholarships. The shoot will consist of four or five person teams. Individuals are welcome and everyone will be placed on a team. There will be one flight beginning at 10 a.m., registration starts at 8 a.m. Fee is $100 per shooter. Food, drinks and prizes will be provided. A special brass plated lever-action Henry rifle donated by T-Roy Broussard from the “Swamp People” TV show will be auctioned and another Henry rifle will be awarded to the “top shooter”. Title sponsors are Contango Oil & Gas Company, XTO Entergy and CHI St. Luke’s Health. For more information contact Norrell Thomas at 936-275-6015 or Kenny Fowler at 936-275-6208. Entry forms are also available at Center Broadcasting at 307 San Augustine Street in Center.
The Logansport Chamber of Commerce will have their 8th annual Sand Bass Tournament Saturday, March 14. Entry fee is $150 per team, with an optional $50 per team for Big Bass. Fishing begins at 6 a.m., and boats must be landed on Toledo Bend or the Sabine River. Fishing on the bank is also allowed. First-place will pay $5,000. Prize money payouts are based on a minimum of 75 teams entered. A copy of the tournament rules and an entry form is available at Center Broadcasting, 307 San Augustine St. in Center.
The Center High School Boys and Girls Powerlifting teams traveled to the
Huntington Invitational and continued on their journey to success with the
Boys Team Placing First overall and the Girls placing 3rd overall.
Individual results are as follows:
Weight Class: Total:
Place:
Hairo Salazar 114 635 1st
Brenden Stanley 123 580 2nd
Joe King 132 1010 1st
Daniel Rodriguez 132 840 2nd
JaCarlos Hall 148 1080 1st
Jaden Yanez 165 900 4th
Witt Dockens 181 1065 2nd
Adrian Johnson 198 1050 5th
Devincent Hoyt 242 1375 2nd
Denzel Moore 275 1200 4th
Pedro Mendoza 275 1065 5th
Outstanding Lifter-Light Platform--Joe King
Weight Class: Total:
Place:
Megan Lovett 114 390 2nd
Kendal Ray 114 360 5th
Breanna Suell 123 470 1st
Sparkle Lilly 123 460 2nd
Keyunda Williams 123 450 3rd
Bre Hightower 132 530 4th
LaJada Hicks 132 410 6th
Rylee Hudspeth 148 685 2nd
Rachel Andrews 220+ 765 1st
Mt. Zion C.M.E. invites everyone to their Black History Worship Services on Sunday the 15th at 11a.m. where the special guest speaker will be Mr. Jeremy Small. Jeremy is a 2010 graduate of CHS and received a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Ouachita Baptist University in December 2014. He is currently employed with San Augustine I.S.D.
Rev. Robert Gipson-Pastor
Feb. 12, 2015 — COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Over the past 100 years, Texas A&M Forest Service has accomplished many feats, including establishing itself as a premiere entity in both forestry and all-hazard response.
The state agency was established in 1915 by the 34th Texas Legislature under the Texas A&M College—making TFS the first state forestry agency in the nation to be part of a land grant institution. A fact not lost on former TFS director (1980-1996) Bruce Miles.
“Texas A&M Forest Service has always been a leader nationwide among state forestry agencies,” Miles said. “A big part of this comes from being part of the state’s land grant institution system where our department heads shared information, technology and research results.”
For the past century the people of TFS have been answering the call to service by monitoring the forests to improve health and productivity; working with communities to plant, care for and conserve the trees where people live, work and play; and by informing and educating landowners on sustainable land management practices.
"The employees of this agency are so vital in continuing to accomplish the goals and dreams that were put in place. TFS has become the most highly respected national leader in forestry," said former director (1996-2008) James Hull. "However, there has never been a time in our one hundred year history that the agency was not striving to do the best it could to meet the needs of forestry."
With a duty to protect, TFS is mandated by the state as the lead agency in wildfire suppression and through predictive services, prevention programs and response models have revolutionized the way states prevent, prepare for and protect against wildfire.
TFS leads incident management teams during state disasters and has led responses to such incidents as the Space Shuttle Columbia recovery, Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Ike, and the 2011 wildfire season.
Having led the agency through the historic drought and wildfire season in 2011, current state forester and director Tom Boggus has seen the dedicated service and innovative spirit of TFS employees through the good times and bad.
“What an honor to represent the people of this agency as the director, especially during our centennial celebration year,” Director Tom Boggus said. “Words like ‘first agency in the nation’ and ‘a national model’ have been used repeatedly over the last century to describe TFS and they still ring clear and true as we begin our next century of service.”
TFS is one of four agencies under The Texas A&M University System that is also part of Texas A&M AgriLife—a cornerstone of one of the state’s premier institutions of higher education.
"Texas A&M AgriLife brings today’s best teaching, research, extension and service to Texans. For 100 years, Texas A&M Forest Service has embodied service as it protects against wildfires, provides forestry education, and leads the way in sustainability and conservation" William A. Dugas, acting vice chancellor and dean for Agriculture and Life Sciences said. “We are proud to have them as part of the AgriLife family!"
With no signs of slowing down, this year marks the first century of service for TFS. The agency will have celebrations across the state to recognize this centennial milestone.
The centennial celebration kicked off at the annual Texas A&M AgriLife Conference the first week of January and continues in February as the agency is recognized during the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents meeting, and by the Texas Legislature.
TFS has partnered with the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum and the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation to host an exhibit, History in the Making: Texas A&M Forest Service, highlighting the agency’s past 100 years. The exhibit is open March 16–November 8.
The agency will also host several events throughout the state, including 100 tree giveaways, a commemorative tree presentation to each county in Texas and has published a new edition of the 1970 book Famous Trees of Texas: Texas A&M Forest Service Centennial Edition.
For a list of centennial events, visit TFScenturyofservice.tamu.edu. The website provides visitors access to historical agency images and documents, and allows visitors to listen to, view and explore historic films and audio files.
Robert Douglas Campbell, 72, of Nacogdoches, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in Nacogdoches.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 14, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Frank Holrath officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Springs Cemetery in Shelby County. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Robert Douglas Campbell was born July 20, 1942 in Houston, Texas to Ruth Morris Campbell and James Edward Campbell. He worked in the aircraft industry for many years. He was a pilot, enjoyed metal detecting and was an avid bass fisherman. In the words of his wife, “He was a devoted loving husband, with whom I was blessed to share my life. His strength, humor and courage, even in his suffering, fortified me, and his love remains in my heart.”
He is survived by
Wife: Lou Ann Campbell
Sister: Beverly Herrod
Brother-in-law: Douglas Herrod
Uncle: William Campbell and wife, Louise
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Preceded in death by
Mother: Ruth Morris Campbell
Father: James Campbell
Stepfather: Lynn Morris
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
If you watched the GRAMMY awards this past weekend, you would have seen 11 recording artists who were born or based in Texas receive 13 GRAMMY awards. We can all be proud of them for representing our great state.
Here are five things that happened this week at your Texas Capitol:
1. State Affairs Hearing
Much like last session, many bills regarding gun control have been filed in the Senate this session. The Senate State Affairs committee will hold a hearing this week on two of those bills. The first is Senate Bill (SB) 11 by Senator Birdwell which would allow faculty, staff, students and visitors, who have met the requirement for a Concealed Handgun License (CHL), to carry firearms on a university campus without penalty. The second is SB 17 by Senator Estes, which would allow those with a CHL to carry holstered handguns in public. Currently, Texas allows shotguns, rifles and other long guns to be carried in public, but not handguns.
2. TANF Drug Testing
I have co-authored SB 54 by Senator Nelson, which ensures individuals applying for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program are drug-free as required of participants who receive government assistance through this program. This bill would require every adult TANF applicant, and minor parents if they are the head of their household, to submit to a drug use screening when they apply for and renew their applications.
This bill disqualifies applicants at different levels who fail a drug test. However, children would continue to receive benefits through a "protective payee" even if their parent or caretaker is disqualified for TANF benefits. I believe taxpayer dollars should not be spent to support drug habits. This bill will help an important program continue to provide assistance for those who are trying to better their lives.
3. National Guard at Border
This week I participated in a press conference with Lt. Governor Patrick and other members of the Texas Senate to propose a plan to keep National Guard troops on the state's border through May of this year. Lt. Governor Patrick stated there has been a significant decline in the number of people apprehended trying to enter the country illegally in the last few months, due to the increased enforcement. In addition, he noted that $1.87 billion worth of cartel drugs have been seized. More than $815 million in additional funds is laid out in the Senate budget proposal to continue this surge for a longer period of time.
4. Tuition Set-Aside
In 2003, the Legislature deregulated tuition at institutions of higher education, allowing them to set tuition at a rate necessary to operate their university. At the same time, the Legislature required universities to set aside no less than 20 percent of an undergraduate's tuition and no less than 15 percent of tuition charged to a student in a graduate or professional degree program. This money is used to provide assistance to students with a financial need. While the set-aside was not meant to be an extra charge to the students, universities have to raise their tuition to cover this set-aside.
I recently filed SB 464, which would eliminate these tuition set-aside provisions. While I was not in the Legislature at the time this legislation passed, I believe this is a problem which costs students money. Even if a student has taken out loans to pay for their education, they will have to take out much more than is needed for their own education to pay for someone else's tuition. The set-aside program has created a tax on a student's tuition, an issue I think needs to be addressed and changed.
5. Gun Tax-Free Weekend
I am a co-author of SB 228, which was filed by Senator Brandon Creighton. This bill, which is modeled after the tax-free weekends held annually for gun owners/sportsmen in Mississippi and Louisiana, would create a sales tax holiday for individual purchases of firearms and/or hunting supplies.
As hunting season begins at the end of August or early September, this bill would place this sales tax holiday on the last full weekend in August. It would provide a sales tax benefit to hunters prior to the hunting season and will give retailers in Texas an economic boost. Contributions hunters make when purchasing equipment or licenses to engage in their sport relieves taxpayers from a significant burden of the financing for state wildlife habitat restoration and conservation efforts.
Center Crime Stoppers is seeking information on on the whereabouts of Therrin Keele, 23, of Tenaha who has warrants for burglary of a habitation, felony 2; burglary of a building and theft of copper.
Therrin Keele
Keele and another suspect, Stephen Williams, are alleged to have broken into a residence and stolen several household items and air conditioners on September 28, 2014 from a residence located on County Road 4007 in Shelby County. Williams has since been arrested; however, Keele remains at large. He is described as being 5'11" tall, and weighing 175 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes.
Center Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information. Anyone who has information regarding this crime should call Center Crime Stoppers at 936-598-SAFE (7233) or submit a tip online at www.centercrimestoppers.com. Remember you don't have to give your name. All calls and cash rewards are completely anonymous. Rewards will only be paid on tips submitted through the Center Crime Stoppers system.
If a caller does not wish to remain anonymous or receive a reward, they may call the Shelby County Sheriff's Department at 936-598-5600 and speak with Investigator Kevin Windham.
NACOGDOCHES – A “Cottage Food Business Workshop” will be presented by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 28 in Nacogdoches.
Julie Prouse, the AgriLife Extension assistant in nutrition and food science, College Station, said the workshop will be held at the AgriLife Extension office in Nacogdoches County, 203 W. Main St., Nacogdoches.
“In 2013, a law was passed in Texas allowing for the sale of homemade foods, also known as cottage foods,” Prouse said. “While this law opens up opportunities for individuals wishing to go into the cottage food business, there is much information individuals need to know about food safety and legal regulations in order to have a successful cottage food operation.”
The Cottage Food Act allows specific foods to be prepared and sold from unlicensed residential kitchens. Foods can be sold from the home, a farmers market, a farm stand, or at a fair, festival or event sponsored by a municipality, county or non-profit organization. However, individuals who operate a cottage food business in Texas are required to complete a food handler’s course accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
The workshop will cover topics ranging from the business aspect of cottage food, to the safety practices needed to ensure that food is safe throughout the process, she said. Sessions will address the Cottage Food Law, how to start a cottage food business, selling cottage food products at farmers markets and food preservation.
An optional accredited food handler’s class also will be offered.
Program cost is $40 per person, which includes lunch. There is an extra $10 charge to attend the food handler’s course. To register, contact Prouse at 979-458-2025 or jprouse@tamu.edu for a registration form or obtain one from your local AgriLife Extension office. Preregistration by March 23 is strongly encouraged.
“The food handler’s course will provide basic safety training and an understanding of good safety practices that will help food business owners produce a safe product for the consumer,” Prouse said. “This course is tailored to cover the safety aspects of cottage food production. Upon completion, participants will be mailed a food handler’s card that will be valid for two years.”
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Let the fun begin! Mark your calendar for the 2015 Fun for Funds event to be held March 24th from 6pm until 10pm! The auction will be viewable online via a live webcast! The event will also be broadcast live on stations KQBB FM 100.5 and KDET AM 930 and on television via Suddenlink Cable Channel 2. Those wanting to bid will be able to log onto www.funforfunds.org and participate in the live auction.
Rotary Club President, J.J. Ford expressed excitement about this year's auction, "March is not only the time for Fun for Funds but it also marks the 90th anniversary of the club. It is exciting to be a part of a community oriented organization whose goal for so long has been to help others. I feel this is going to be an exciting auction this year with Rotarians already visiting with businesses and I'm looking forward to revealing what unique items will make the auction, one of which is a beautiful table and bench set donated by Roderick and Lisa Jones, owners of Back Country Furniture Designs."
Funds from the auction benefit the Catherine Pinkston Roughrider Scholarship Fund. Over the years, if you have ever participated in the Fun for Funds event, you have helped Rotary to raise $1,066,137 for the Roughrider Scholarship Foundation (RSF). RSF has presented 1,544 scholarships totaling $1,213,800 to graduating CHS students and is funded by donations, not just from Rotary, but from the community. It has provided Center ISD students with a resource very few school systems have.
This is the perfect year to get involved and help. Rotary is seeking items to auction which will bring the highest possible dollar amount. If you do not have a unique item to auction, any and all monetary donations are greatly appreciated and will benefit the same fund. During the auction, monetary donations can be made in honor or memory of someone and the donation will be announced during the broadcast as well as online.
If you have any questions about Fun for Funds or would like to make an auction item or monetary donation, please feel free to contact the Rotary Club at rotaryclub.center@gmail.com or 936.591.9334. All donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Janice Hughes, Back Country Furniture Designs' store manager, presents
Rotary Club President J.J. Ford with a custom table and bench set donated
by Back Country Furniture Designs for the Fun for Funds Auction set for
March 24th.
Athens, TX- During the first half of the Ponies' conference matchup with the Trinity Valley Cardinals it was a slow paced game dominated by stingy defense for both teams. The Ponies were plagued by the lack of defensive rebounding and turnovers as the Cardinals capitalized. Halfway through the first half the Ponies trailed by two, and with five minutes remaining in the first half the Ponies trailed by five. At the half the Ponies trailed 25-34.
During the infant stages of the second half tough defense paced the game much like the first half. With 15 minutes remaining in the game the Ponies trailed by two. Soon after the Cardinals went on a 14-6 run as the Ponies were plagued by offensive misfires and turnovers. The Ponies rallied back, but the the Cardinals went on a massive run to close the game out. The Ponies lost 58-81. The Ponies were lead in scoring by; Tommy Heard III (12), Olajuwon Isiaka (9), and Richard Mazique (8).
The Ponies follow up with action on the road versus Kilgore College, Wednesday February 18, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at Masters Gym.
Today..High pressure is moving in to the area this morning and will keep us sunny but cooler than yesterday. Clear skies will allow temps to fall fast during the evening hours.
Friday..Clear with lots of sunshine..hi of 60-61 degrees. Low 40's for lows.
Saturday..clear skies will allow our temps to return into the mid 70's. cooling quickly after sunset to the mid 40's.
Sunday..Another front with clouds will keep our hi's in the low 60's and upper 50's. Lows in the 40's.
Monday...A strong Arctic Air system moving toward us will likely bring us our coldest air of 2015.
Tuesday..A direct rain to snow transition is expected for the northern most areas of Deep East Texas into ARK, OK, & LA, but no ice mix. With the warm ground, no accumulation of snow is anticipated. That said, with the extreme lows, we could see some problems with bridges and overpasses. Close pressure gradients are already being seen and we will see strong Northerly wind gusts. 1-2 inches of rain is expected over the Monday-Tuesday time period. Lows will fall into low 20's on Tuesday evening.
Wednesday...High of 44 with a low into the low 20's once again with partly cloudy skies.
Thursday..Clear, sunny, cold with a hi in low 50's low around freezing.
During the week of January 18 thru January 23 nine Center High School seniors and juniors participated in a Washington D.C. Close Up program.
The Close Up program is a study intensive learning experience which brings students from across the country together to learn how government functions and experience and examine varying viewpoints on many national issues.
Students that participated with Center High School were from California, Louisiana, Georgia, Michigan, Florida and other schools from Texas.
This week in Washington included visiting and learning about the national memorials such as the Jefferson memorial, Lincoln memorial, and the Martin Luther King memorial. Tours of the Smithsonian were also included in the week’s activities and in the evening students participated in multiple workshops discussing the events of the day. Major workshops included a Liberal vs Conservative debate led by active members of government based upon questions asked by students and a mock Congress where students took on
the role of legislators and lobbyist.
In many of these activities students from Center High School took on leadership roles within their groups. The students of Center High School were also able to meet with and ask questions of Louis Gohmert, our national representative, who treated the group to the rare experience of watching the House of Representatives in action from the gallery above the floor of the House. Many of the students
thought this was the highlight of the trip.
The Students attending were Ethan Hairgrove, Kamden Lucas, Adam Reeves, Diana Espino, Taighen Mathews, Alec Lucas, Patty Romo, Macy Mayo and Jessica Johnson. The Sponsor for the trip was Archie Haddox.
Another Close Up trip is already being planned for next year.
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Enrollment: 561
February 12, 2015-Early Release 12:30 pm; End 4th Grading Period; Lady Tiger
Soccer @ Texas High 5:30 pm; Little Dribblers; Joaquin Girls BB vs Martinsville Girls BB in SEC @ 6:30 pm
February 13, 2015-Student Holiday; Boys Soccer @ Henderson 5:30 pm; VB Home
vs Timpson 6:00 pm; Shelbyville Girls BB vs Winner of Thursday Contest
February 14, 2015- Valentine's Hoop; Lady Tigers vs Union Grove Playoff
Warm-up @ Arp HS 1:30 pm; If Shelbyville Loses, they will play loser of
Martinsville vs Joaquin Contest @ 1 pm
February 16, 2015-Begin 5th Grading Period; Spring & Grad Retakes; Spring
Sectionals Begin; Lady Tigers Soccer @ New Summerfield 6:00 pm; Little
Dribblers; Lufkin vs Hallsville 7:00 pm in SEC
February 17, 2015-District JVB/VB Home vs Joaquin 5:00 pm
February 18, 2015-9th & 11th Grade Field Trip to Panola
February 19, 2015- 9th & 11th Grade Field Trip to Panola
February 20, 2015-Girls Area Playoff; Lady Soccer @ Chapel Hill 4:00 pm
Girls District 22 2A Basketball Tie Breaker
Thursday, February 12, 2014 @ 6:30 pm in SEC-Joaquin vs Martinsville
Friday, February 13, 2014 @ 7:30 pm in SEC-Shelbyville vs Winner of Joaquin
vs Martinsville Game (VB vs Timpson 6:00 pm)
Saturday, February 14, 2014 @ 1 pm if Shelbyville loses, they will play
loser of Martinsville/Joaquin game @ 1:00 pm
The Huxley community mission group, Huxley Helping Hands will be holding a food pantry for residents of Shelby County tomorrow, Saturday, February 14 at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Center. Sign-in starts at 9 a.m. until food is gone. Identification and proof of residency is required and only one box per household. Hillcrest Baptist Church is located at 901 Southview Circle.
Arrest Report
02/11/15—02/12/15
Shelby County:
Elizabeth Ann Cartwright, 50, Center, Warrant-Violation of Probation, Original Charge: Assault on a Public Servant
Patrick Joseph Allen, 39, Angleton, Warrant-Possession of a Controlled Substance
San Augustine County: No Arrest Reported
Note: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
Details are sketchy but we understand a child was accidentally struck by an automobile last evening off Shelbyville Street in East Center at the Pecan Grove Trailer Park.
The child was taken by ambulance to Center Emergency Department and from what we have been able to gather, was life-flighted to another facility.
The condition of the child is not known or other details available.
Monday is President’s Day, a national and state holiday.
Banks, the Post Office, federal and state offices, along with county courthouses are all closed Monday. City and town offices around the area are also closed for business Monday.
As for schools, not all districts are observing the holiday.
The Center ISD and Joaquin ISD will not have classes Monday. Check with your child’s school to make sure.
The Timpson City Council will once again visit the possibility of a reduction in force of the city’s police department when they meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday evening.
That regular meeting will be preceded by a special teleconference consultation meeting at 5 p.m. with the city attorney regarding legal issues involving the possible RIF in the police department, required policy changes and legal risks if any to the City of Timpson.
Ordering a city council election for May 9, and hiring an early-voting election judge and clerk will also be on the agenda.
In addition, accepting the resignation of City Secretary Barbara Hunt and advertising for applications for the job are among other agenda items. Ms. Hunt’s last day is April 30.
During citizen input, Cecil Parks is expected to address the council again concerning an incident with Police Chief Kent Graham.
Also, Roy Hutto with Hutto Wrecker has asked to address council to discuss wrecker rotation within the City of Timpson.
Noel Johnson, a field representative with the Texas Municipal Police Association has asked to make public comment at Tuesday’s meeting of the Timpson City Council.
Nacogdoches business owner and Center native, 60-year old Willie Hudson was sentenced to six months in the Nacogdoches County jail, followed by “intensive supervision” for violating the terms of his deferred probation.
420th Judicial District Judge Ed Klein delivered the sentence yesterday during a hearing to revoke his probation from an Oct. 2014 guilty plea on a charge of unlawful restraint.
Hudson was arrested in December on allegation he violated several terms of his probation, including multiple contacts with Nacogdoches PD and failure to perform eight hours of community service.
Hudson’s fine was increased by $2,000 and extended his probation for two years. He was also ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation, complete an anger-management class and receive cognitive behavioral counseling.
Hudson owns Nacogdoches Hardware and Rental, and was represented by his half-brother, Center attorney, Stephen Shires.
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The incident was reported to have occurred Aug. 1.
The 43-year old Sebastian turned himself in Wednesday and posted a $2,000 bond.
Its not know why Sebastian reportedly used the taser on the woman.
Sheriff Jason Bridges said it’s an ongoing investigation by Texas Rangers.
Obits:
Watson & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of a memorial service for 79-year old Burnice Lareed Griffin of Center. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. this morning at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. A visitation will be held one hour prior to service.
Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 79-year old Oren C. “Chuck” Sechler, of Shelbyville. Service will be at 2 p.m. this afternoon at Watson & Sons Chapel, with interment at Sholar Cemetery in Center.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine announces service for 53-year old David L. Jamison of San Augustine. Service will be at 10 a.m. this morning at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, with burial in the Hebron Cemetery in San Augustine County.
Garner & Son Mortuary in San Augustine announces pending service for 81-year old Mrs. Annie Murl Hall Jenkins of San Augustine. She passed away Monday at Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine.
Garner & Son Mortuary announces pending service for 87-year old Mr. L.D. Miller of San Augustine. He passed away Monday at CHI St. Luke's in Lufkin.
Hicks Mortuary in Center announces service for 93-year old Mr. Lane (LB) Bernard Horton of Center, the late twin brother of Mr. Hatcher Bernard Horton. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Center, with burial at Mt. Gillion Cemetery, Shelby County. Repass will be at the John D. Windham Civic Center. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Among LB Horton’s survivors is a daughter, Earlene Malone of San Augustine; daughter-in-law, Joyce Horton of Center; brother, Milton & Carrie Horton of Timpson; and sister, Thelma Henderson of Center.
Hicks Mortuary in Center announces pending service for 63-year old Bobby Singleton of Nacogdoches.
The man and woman who are said to be “persons of interest” in the death of an 85-year old Jasper man have been returned to Jasper County.
Jasper County Sheriff Mitchel Newman along with a sheriff’s department investigator, deputy and Texas Ranger Danny Young made the over 1,600 mile round trip to Terre Haute, Indiana after 48-year old Robert Kelly Mounts and his girlfriend, 29-year old Ashley Nicole Lewis were found in a motel room there last week and were arrested by U.S. Marshals.
The duo was wanted after Herbert Deaton’s body was found in an area near his home in Northwest Jasper County in November.
An autopsy revealed Deaton died as the result of “homicidal violence”.
The couple’s one-year-old baby was with them at the time of arrest.
The investigation has not tabbed them as murder suspects.
They were arrested for credit/debit card abuse and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle after Deaton’s pickup was found abandoned in Abilene.
In Sports,
High School Basketball:
A decision has been made to break the three-way tie for second place in the girls’ Dist. 22-2A basketball race and determine the playoff seeding.
Shelbyville, Joaquin and Martinsville all ended the regular season at 6-4, behind district champion Tenaha (10-0).
A coin flip between the three teams yesterday determined Shelbyville to be the “odd” team, with Joaquin and Martinsville the “even” teams, and they’ll play in Game 1.
The tiebreaker games will be played at Tenaha ISD’s Special Events Center.
In Game 1, Martinsville takes on Joaquin at 6:30 p.m. tonight. The winner of Game 1 will then play Shelbyville at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Game 2.
If necessary, a Game 3 would be at 1 p.m. Saturday.
District officials tell us Shelbyville would have to lose Friday’s Game 2 to force a Game 3 against the loser of Game 1. A Shelbyville win Friday puts the Lady Dragons in as the second seed in the playoffs, with the loser as third seed.
The 22-2A second and third seeds will play Overton and Cushing in bi-district.
The Center Roughriders have a chance to avenge their only Dist. 19-4A loss of the season when they go to Tatum Friday night. Center (5-1) lost in OT to Tatum (6-0), 51-49 on Jan. 27. The Riders are playoff bound, but having a share of that district title would be sweet. Carthage (3-4) goes to Henderson (1-5) in the districts other game Friday.
The Shelbyville Dragons (7-1) can pretty well take the district championship with a win at home against Beckville Friday. Meanwhile, Timpson (6-2) and Tenaha (5-3), as we understand, have both secured playoff berths, regardless of the outcome of the next two district games. Due to Timpson defeating Martinsville (4-4) in head-to-head play, they win a tie-breaker, should both teams end up with the same district record. The boys’ bi-district round of the playoffs will begin the Week of Feb. 23.
By the way, the Timpson at Tenaha boys’ game Friday starts at 6 p.m., followed by Game 2 of the girls’ district tie-breaker series.
The Dist. Champion Tenaha Lady will have a playoff warm-up game against District 16-2A Champion Union Grove at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Arp High School.
Dist. 23-2A’s top-two teams are pretty well set heading into the final two games of the regular season. San Augustine and West Sabine are 7-1, but the fight continues for the championship, and could be headed to a show-down next Tuesday in SA when they two meet. Brookeland is 4-3, while Broaddus are 3-4 as they battle for third. Brookeland goes to San Augustine Friday and Zavalla (0-7) heads to Broaddus. Brookeland beat the Wolves in their first meeting, 75-71 last month.
The San Augustine Lady Wolves will play Colmesneil in a Class 2A bi-district round game at 6 p.m. Monday at Angelina College in Lufkin. That game will be followed at 8 p.m. by the Garrison Lady Bulldog and Crockett Class 3A bi-district game. Gate prices are $5 and $3. San Augustine finished in second place. Dist. Champion Broaddus has a first-round bye. Brookeland is the third-seed team.
Feb. 13 (Boys)
Dist. 19-4A
Center @ Tatum
Carthage @ Henderson
Dist. 22-2A
Beckville @ Shelbyville
Martinsville @ Joaquin
Timpson @ Tenaha
Dist. 23-2A
Brookeland @ San Augustine
Pineywoods @ West Sabine
Zavalla @ Broaddus
Dist. 22-3A
Corrigan @ Central Heights
Woden @ Garrison
Newton @ Central
Woodville @ Hemphill
Boys' Dist. Standings
19-4A
Tatum 6-0
Center 5-1
Carthage 3-4
Henderson 1-5
Rusk 1-6
22-2A
Shelbyville 7-1
Timpson 6-2
Tenaha 5-3
Martinsville 4-4
Joaquin 1-7
Beckville 1-7
23-2A
San Augustine 7-1
West Sabine 7-1
Brookeland 4-3
Broaddus 3-4
Pineywoods 2-5
Zavalla 0-7
22-3A
Newton 11-1
Woodville 9-2
Central Heights 9-3
Woden 6-4
Central 5-7
Garrison 1-9
Hemphill 1-10
Corrigan 2-8
Team Tennis:
The Center High School Varsity Tennis Team will play in Kilgore Friday and the JV will take on Kilgore Feb. 17.
College Hoops:
The 8-2 SFA Lady jacks will be in San Antonio to play Incarnate Word tonight.
The SFA Lumberjacks will be at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Saturday.
Soccer:
The Center Roughriders and Lady Riders will be home to play Palestine Friday beginning at 5 p.m.
The Tenaha Lady Tiger Soccer team will be at Texas High in Texarkana for a 5:30 p.m. game today. The Tiger Soccer team goes to Henderson Friday.
Baseball:
The Center Roughriders have a scrimmage at Pine Tree High School in Longview Saturday, starting with JV at 11 a.m.
The Garrison Bulldogs go to Huntington Friday beginning at 4:30 for a scrimmage.
The high school regular season begins Feb. 23.
Softball:
The Joaquin Lady Rams will scrimmage the Shelbyville Lady Dragons at 4 p.m. this afternoon in Shelbyville.
The state-ranked Garrison Lady Bulldogs will be in Lufkin at 5 p.m. in a final scrimmage before they play in the Longview Tournament Friday thru Saturday.
Fishing:
On Saturday, February 7th, the Shelby County Junior Bass Anglers fished their second SETX High School Fishing Association tournament. 376 teams fished the tournament. The top 10 teams are secured a spot with an Elite Pro fisherman in a B.A.S.S. tournament that will be held on March 28th. Center High School Senior Jared Wiggins and Junior, Brett Clark, placed 7th overall which qualifies them to compete in the B.A.S.S. tournament with a professional fisherman. Also competing for CHS were Freshmen, Brenden Stanley and Colman Davis who placed 12th. All these teams won scholarship money.
The Timpson team of Chandler Burgay and James Marshall was 15th and Holly Hughes and Molly Sanford were 27th.
Sign Ups:
Center Youth Baseball will be holding a final signup this Friday, February 13 from 5-7pm at the Center Middle School Cafeteria. If anyone has any questions or is interesting in coaching please call Jason Mitchell at (936)488-2863 or Melissa McGhen at (936)488-9034.
The San Augustine Lions Sporting Clay Shoot will be held Saturday, Feb. 21 at Fairway Farm, located five miles east of San Augustine on Hwy. 21. All proceeds benefit Texas Lions’ Camp, local charities and scholarships. The shoot will consist of four or five person teams. Individuals are welcome and everyone will be placed on a team. There will be one flight beginning at 10 a.m., registration starts at 8 a.m. Fee is $100 per shooter. Food, drinks and prizes will be provided. A special brass plated lever-action Henry rifle donated by T-Roy Broussard from the “Swamp People” TV show will be auctioned and another Henry rifle will be awarded to the “top shooter”. Title sponsors are Contango Oil & Gas Company, XTO Entergy and CHI St. Luke’s Health. For more information contact Norrell Thomas at 936-275-6015 or Kenny Fowler at 936-275-6208. Entry forms are also available at Center Broadcasting at 307 San Augustine Street in Center.
The Logansport Chamber of Commerce will have their 8th annual Sand Bass Tournament Saturday, March 14. Entry fee is $150 per team, with an optional $50 per team for Big Bass. Fishing begins at 6 a.m., and boats must be landed on Toledo Bend or the Sabine River. Fishing on the bank is also allowed. First-place will pay $5,000. Prize money payouts are based on a minimum of 75 teams entered. A copy of the tournament rules and an entry form is available at Center Broadcasting, 307 San Augustine St. in Center.
On Saturday, February 7th, the Shelby County Junior Bass Anglers fished
their second SETX High School Fishing Association tournament. 376 teams
fished the tournament. The top 10 teams are secured a spot with an Elite
Pro fisherman in a B.A.S.S. tournament that will be held on March 28th.
Center High School Senior Jared Wiggins and Junior, Brett Clark, placed 7th overall which qualifies them to compete in the B.A.S.S. tournament with a professional fisherman.
Also competing for CHS were Freshmen, Brenden Stanley and Colman Davis who placed 12th.
All these teams won scholarship money.
HUXLEY HELPING HANDS, A LOCAL MISSION GROUP FROM THE HUXLEY COMMUNITY, ARE HOLDING A FOOD PANTRY FOR THE RESIDENTS OF SHELBY COUNTY. IDENTIFICATION & PROOF OF RESIDENCEY IS REQUIRED. ONLY ONE (1) BOX PER HOUSEHOLD
DATE: FEBRUARY 15, 2015
TIME: SIGN-IN STARTS @ 9:00 AM UNTIL FOOD IS GONE
LOCATION: HILLCREST BAPTIST CHURCH
901 SOUTHVIEW CIRCLE
CENTER TEXAS
A decision has been made to break the three-way tie for second place in the girls’ Dist. 22-2A basketball race and determine the playoff seeding.
Shelbyville, Joaquin and Martinsville all ended the regular season at 6-4, behind district champion Tenaha (10-0).
A coin flip between the three teams determined Shelbyville to be the “odd” team, with Joaquin and Martinsville the “even” teams and meeting in Game 1.
The tiebreaker games will be played at Tenaha ISD’s Special Events Center starting Thursday night.
In Game 1, Martinsville takes on Joaquin at 6:30 p.m.
The winner of Game 1 will play Shelbyville at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Game 2.
If necessary a Game 3 would be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Tenaha.
District officials tell us Shelbyville would have to lose Friday’s Game 2 to force a Game 3 against the loser of Game 1.
A Shelbyville win Friday puts the Lady Dragons in as the second seed in the playoffs, with the loser as third seed.
The 22-2A second and third seeds will play Dist. 21-2A Overton and Cushing in bi-district.
The San Augustine Lady Wolves will play Colmesneil in a Class 2A bi-district round basketball game at 6 p.m. Monday at Angelina College in Lufkin.
That game will be followed at 8 p.m. by the Garrison Lady Bulldog and Crockett Class 3A bi-district game.
Gate prices are $5 and $3.
San Augustine finished second in Dist. 22-2A. Dist. Champion Broaddus has a first-round bye. Brookeland is the third-seed team.
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Enrollment: 561
February 11, 2015-BenchMark: Social Studies
February 12, 2015-Early Release 12:30 pm; End 4th Grading Period; Lady Tiger Soccer @ Texas High 5:30 pm; Little Dribblers
February 13, 2015-Student Holiday; Boys Soccer @ Henderson 5:30 pm; VB Home vs Timpson 5:00 pm
February 14, 2015- Valentine's Hoop; Lady Tigers vs Union Grove Playoff
Warm-up @ Arp HS 1:30 pm
February 16, 2015-Begin 5th Grading Period; Spring & Grad Retakes; Spring
Sectionals Begin; Lady Tigers Soccer @ New Summerfield 6:00 pm; Little
Dribblers; Lufkin vs Hallsville 7:00 pm in SEC
February 17, 2015-District JVB/VB Home vs Joaquin 5:00 pm
February 18, 2015-9th & 11th Grade Field Trip to Panola
February 19, 2015- 9th & 11th Grade Field Trip to Panola
February 20, 2015-Girls Area Playoff; Lady Soccer @ Chapel Hill 4:00 pm
Woodwind Ensemble State Bound
This past Saturday, 14 Roarin' Band Students performed in three small
ensembles at the Region 21 UIL Solo & Ensemble at Stephen F. Austin
University. All three groups performed well, and received helpful comments.
A woodwind quartet consisting of Chyenne Koller, Janeth Trejo, Mercedes
Rountree, and Ariday Hernandez (Katelyn Keller-alternate) received a
division 1 and advanced to the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest! We are very proud of all of these students for their efforts, and for setting the standard higher for the future of the Roarin' Band program.
State Solo & Ensemble will be at Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville in late May!
This may also be the first small ensemble to advance to State Solo &
Ensemble in Tenaha history. Brian Sours, Director of Bands & Fine Arts
Instruction
Holiday Hoop T-Shirts
We have 2 Holiday T-Shirts left over from the tournament ($10.00).
If anyone would like them contact Emily Bowlin 936-248-5000 ext. 203
1 Yellow 2X
We also have a few maroon staff shirts remaining ($30.00).
4-Mens XL
1-Mens 2XL
Pictures:
February 16-Spring and Graduation Re-Takes
March 13- Track, Baseball, Tennis
April 15-Kindergarten cap and gown, Clubs, Who's Who
The following link is our district's URL to order prints of your students.
https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/670283
2014-2015 School Calendar Attached
February Menu Attached
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said today that state sales tax revenue in January was $2.56 billion, up 11.2 percent compared to January 2014.
“The growth in sales tax revenues was led by business spending,” Hegar said. “Receipts from the manufacturing and wholesale trade sectors were up sharply. In spite of the recent decline in crude oil prices, tax receipts from the oil and natural gas mining sector also grew strongly.
“This allocation marks the 58th consecutive month of year-over-year growth and is indicative of a dynamic and diverse economy that continues to generate business investment and spending in Texas," Hegar added. “My office will continue to carefully monitor the impact that lower oil prices will have on our state’s economy, but these sales tax allocation numbers are an encouraging sign of continued strength.”
Hegar will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts their February local sales tax allocations totaling $873.1 million, up 8.9 percent compared to February 2014.
*LOCAL SALES TAX ALLOCATIONS (February 2015)* *Recipient* *Feb. 2015*
* Allocations* *Change from*
* Feb. 2014* *Year-to-date*
*Change* Cities
$569.8M ↑8.3% ↑7.8% *Counties* $54.6M ↑10.8% ↑10.6% Transit Systems $196.7M ↑9.4% ↑8.2% *Special Purpose Taxing Districts* $52.0M ↑10.9% ↑13.5% Total *$873.1M* *↑8.9%* *↑8.4%*
The sales tax figures represent December sales reported by monthly tax filers as well as October, November and December sales by businesses that report tax quarterly.
For details of February sales tax allocations to individual cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts, locate the Monthly Sales Tax Allocation Comparison Summary Reports [http://www.comptroller.texas.gov/taxinfo/allocsum/compsum.html ] on the Comptroller’s website atwww.comptroller.texas.gov/taxinfo/allocsum/compsum.html [http://www.comptroller.texas.gov/taxinfo/allocsum/compsum.html ].* *
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On Tuesday, February 10, 2015, Panola College student activities hosted their first ever Single Awareness Day.
The event was a great success and was enjoyed by numerous students, faculty, and the community.
The Panola College cosmetology department offered popular complimentary manicures, polish changes, makeovers, and hair styling.
The event also showcased shopping opportunities from almost twenty different local vendors and boutiques, many of which offered special sales to shoppers.
Vendors included Thrive, Pink Gold, Paparazzi Jewelry, Premier Designs Jewelry, Master’s Blend, Copper Falls, Happy Day Body Scrubs, Younique cosmetics, Advocare, Simply Aroma Essential Oils, BeautiControl, Stitch It To Me, Corky Shoes, Panola College Boutique, Scentsy, Norwex, and Becky Frye Jewelry.
Game 1: Martinsville vs. Joaquin - Thursday, 02/12 at 6:30 - Tenaha SEC
Game 2: Winner of Game 1 vs. Shelbyville, Friday, 02/13 at 7:30 - Tenaha SEC
Game 3 if necessary: Saturday, 02/14 at 1:00 pm at Tenaha SEC
Timpson Elementary School Pre K News
On Tuesday, Officer Kim Graham with Timpson ISD and police chief Kent Graham with the Timpson Police Department came and talked to Pre-K about how to be safe.
They talked to the students about riding in a car seat in the backseat of the car. It is not safe for children to ride in the front seat of a car without being in a car seat.
Also, they talked to the student about calling 9-1-1 if someone is hurt and needs help.
They also talked to the Pre-K about learning their phone numbers and address in case they need help from the police. T
hey stressed to the students that the police are there to help
Pre.-K thanks Officers Kim and Kent Graham for coming and talking to us Timpson Independent School District
This past Saturday, 14 Roarin' Band Students performed in three small
ensembles at the Region 21 UIL Solo & Ensemble at Stephen F. Austin
University.
All three groups performed well, and received helpful comments.
A woodwind quartet consisting of Chyenne Koller, Janeth Trejo, Mercedes
Rountree, and Ariday Hernandez (Katelyn Keller-alternate) received a
division 1 and advanced to the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest!
We are very proud of all of these students for their efforts, and for setting the standard higher for the future of the Roarin' Band program.
State Solo & Ensemble will be at Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville in late May!
This may also be the first small ensemble to advance to State Solo &
Ensemble in Tenaha history.
Brian Sours, Director of Bands & Fine Arts Instruction
Arrest Report
02/10/15—02/11/15
Shelby County:
Triston Patton, 25, Center, Evading Arrest, Tampering with Evidence and two charges of Delivery of a Controlled Substance
David Lewis, 35, Timpson, Bench Warrant
San Augustine County: No Arrest Reported
Note: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
At the Center City Council meeting Monday, council gave approval for a grant application with the U.S. Dept. of Justice for the Justice Assistance Grant program.
According to City Manager Chad Nehring the monies would allow for major technology upgrades to the computer and server at the Center Police Dept.
He said the current system is close to 10 years old and rapidly becoming obsolete. Nehring said the city meets all the current criteria and eligibility for application. However, he said the county's case disposition rate could ultimately restrict the ability to obtain funding. He said the city is requesting clarification on the county criteria. He said the action Monday did not authorize any purchases at this time, nor advance funding or expense in anticipation of grant funding.
The grant amount was not made available.
Approval and acceptance was given to the annual Racial Profiling Report. Nehring said the report includes the mandatory level of data and review required that will be forwarded to the state.
The beautiful, warmer weather probably has you outdoors working around your place picking up limbs, branches and raking leaves which is likely leading to burning of that debris.
Keep in mind grass and pastures are dead, the wind has been up and we sometimes walk-away from those fires, nothing worse than letting a blaze get away, especially if it gets into a neighbor's property, and worst case, ignites a structure or other property.
Be responsible with your outdoor burning, keep a good water supply nearby and stay with a fire.
Area volunteer firemen have been called out numerous times over the past few days.
The Center ISD Board of Trustees have a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday and among the agenda items for discussion and consideration will be approving the 2015-16 Student Transfer Agreement and approving E-Rate Proposals per evaluation.
According to Center ISD Superintendent Dr. James Hockenberry, this puts the district in a position to receive federal funding as it becomes available for telecommunications and Internet access.
Trustees will also receive an update on the Special Committee to Review Athletics Facilities. T
he board is also expected to go into closed session in regards to a Level III Parent Complaint by Linda Lopez. Any action taken will be done so in open session.
The City of San Augustine City Council has a goal planning retreat set to start at 9 a.m. this morning in the council chambers at city hall.
Mayor Leroy Hughes told Center Broadcasting yesterday the city of San Augustine continues to accept applications for the city manager’s position after the sudden death of Bruce Milstead last month.
Mayor Hughes says around six resumes have been received. He added the council will possibly start reviewing candidates as soon as next week.
Obits:
Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 77-year old Bobby B. Jones of Center. He passed away Monday in Nacogdoches. Service will be at 2 p.m. this afternoon at Watson & Sons Funeral Home, with interment at Smith Cemetery, Center. Visitation will be held prior to service beginning at 12 noon. Among Bobby B. Jones' survivors is his wife, Karen Jones of Center; children, Donna Jones of Center, Terry & Kerry Beard of Garrison, Monica & Randy Chandler and Bruce & Claudann Jones, all of Center; brothers & sisters, Helen & Oswalt Samford, Billie Wall, Pat & Monk Peace, Sam & Joy Jones, David Jones, Mary Walker and Rose Jones, all of Center, and Joe Norris and Linda & Bobby Foreman, of Houston.
Watson & Sons Funeral Home announces service for 79-year old Oren C. “Chuck” Sechler, of Shelbyville. He passed away Monday in Nacogdoches. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. this evening at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. Service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Watson & Sons Chapel, with interment at Sholar Cemetery in Center. Among Chuck Sechler’s survivors are children, Linda Darnell & Perry Shy of South Lake, Shirley Evon Lewis of Port Arthur and Charles Anthony “Tony” & Marilyn Sechler of Douglass; and brother, Jerry Glenn & Elizabeth Sechler of Pearland.
Watson & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of a memorial service for 79-year old Burnice Lareed Griffin of Center. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Watson & Sons Funeral Home. A visitation will be held one hour prior to service.
Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine announces service for 53-year old David L. Jamison of San Augustine. He passed away Monday at a San Augustine nursing home. Service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, with burial in the Hebron Cemetery in San Augustine County. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home. Among David L. Jamison’s survivors are his sisters, Lenora & Thad Mills of Joaquin and Frances & Robert Scarber of San Augustine; brothers, James & Patricia Moore of Broaddus, Clifford Moore of Kountze and Andy Tackett of Etoile
Wyman Roberts of San Augustine is in charge of a graveside service for 50-year old Charles Dewayne Sowell of San Augustine. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. this afternoon at Sowell Cemetery, San Augustine County.
Garner & Son Mortuary in San Augustine announces pending service for 81-year old Mrs. Annie Murl Hall Jenkins of San Augustine. She passed away Monday at Twin Lakes Care Center in San Augustine.
Garner & Son Mortuary announces pending service for 87-year old Mr. L.D. Miller of San Augustine. He passed away Monday at CHI St. Luke's in Lufkin.
Hicks Mortuary in Center announces service for 93-year old Mr. Lane Bernard Horton, the late twin brother of Mr. Hatcher Bernard Horton. He passed away at Holiday Nursing Center. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. More details when they become available.
In Sports,
High School Basketball Last Night:
The Center Roughriders get a three-game sweep in Rusk, with the Varsity Riders winning, 70-57 to improve to 5-1 in Dist. 19-4A. Meanwhile, the JV comes away with a 49-46 win, and 9th grade Riders take a 55-24 victory. The Varsity remains a game back of first-place Tatum (6-0), a 62-56 winner over third-pace Carthage (3-4). The Riders have two district games remaining, including a head-on match at Tatum Friday.
The Center Lady Riders end with a 21-37 loss. The JV Lady Riders win, 25-24.
The Dist. 22-2A boys’ race is winding down, with three Shelby County teams leading the pack. The first-place Shelbyville Dragons improve to 7-1 with a 52-44 win last night over the Martinsville Pirates (4-4). The Timpson Bears (6-2) are a game back of the Dragons as they beat the Joaquin Rams (1-7), 65-50, and the Tenaha Tigers (5-3) take over sole-possession of third-place by beating Beckville (1-7), 74-37. The key game in the district Friday is Timpson at Tenaha.
There’s a 3-way pile up for second and third place in the Dist. 22-2A girls’ race as the regular season ended last night with Shelbyville, Joaquin and Martinsville with 6-4 records. The Lady Dragons beat Martinsville, and Joaquin defeated Timpson, 63-30 with Annabeth Vaughn knocking down 32 points. District rule says there will be a “play-in”to determine the second and third place teams in the playoffs. Coaches are meeting today to iron-out the details. We understand there will be a coin-flip with the odd man in, and the evens play an elimination game, with the remaining two teams to play a “seed” game.
The Tenaha Lady Tigers took the championship last week, and finish 10-0. They have a first-round bye in post-season. The Lady Tigers will play the District 16-2A Champion Union Grove Lady Lions in a playoff warm-up on Saturday at 1:30PM at Arp HS
In Dist. 23-2A, the San Augustine Wolves beat Zavalla, 91-37, and West Sabine over Brookeland, 58-56, as the two remain tied for first at 7-1. Broaddus beat Pineywoods, 73-69. The fight for third-place has Brookeland and Broaddus at 4-4. Brookeland goes to SA Friday.
The San Augustine Lady Wolves have taken second in Dist. 23-2A, beating Zavalla, 49-37. The Broaddus Lady Bulldogs are district champs. San Augustine will meet either Colmesneil or Big Sandy in a bi-district game early next week.
Newton continues to dominate Dist. 22-3A, beating Hemphill, 87-42 to improve to 11-1. Central Heights (9-3) is two games back with a 64-47 win over Central (5-7).
In girls’ action, the Garrison Lady Bulldogs beat Corrigan, 44-33, and will play Crockett at 8 p.m. Monday at Angelina College in Lufkin in a bi-district playoff game.
Feb. 10
Dist. 19-4A
Center 70, Rusk 57
Tatum 62, Carthage 56
Dist. 22-2A
Tenaha 74, Beckville 37
Timpson 65, Joaquin 50
Shelbyville 52, Martinsville 44
Dist. 23-2A
San Augustine 91, Zavalla 37
Broaddus 73, Pineywoods 69
West Sabine 58, Brookeland 56
Dist. 22-3A
Central Heights 64, Central 47
Corrigan @ Garrison
Woden @ Woodville
Newton 87, Hemphill 42
Feb. 13
Dist. 19-4A
Center @ Tatum
Carthage @ Henderson
Dist. 22-2A
Beckville @ Shelbyville
Martinsville @ Joaquin
Timpson @ Tenaha
Dist. 23-2A
Brookeland @ San Augustine
Pineywoods @ West Sabine
Zavalla @ Broaddus
Dist. 22-3A
Corrigan @ Central Heights
Woden @ Garrison
Newton @ Central
Woodville @ Hemphill
Boys' Dist. Standings
19-4A
Tatum 6-0
Center 5-1
Carthage 3-4
Henderson 1-5
Rusk 1-6
22-2A
Shelbyville 7-1
Timpson 6-2
Tenaha 5-3
Martinsville 4-4
Joaquin 1-7
Beckville 1-7
23-2A
San Augustine 7-1
West Sabine 7-1
Brookeland 4-4
Broaddus 4-4
Pineywoods 2-6
Zavalla 0-7
22-3A
Newton 11-1
Woodville 9-2
Central Heights 9-3
Woden 6-4
Central 5-7
Garrison 1-9
Hemphill 1-10
Corrigan 2-8
Team Tennis:
The Center High School Varsity Tennis Team took part in the Jacksonville tournament last Friday with the boys’ team finishing second overall out of 11 teams, and the girls coming in sixth place. The team will play in Kilgore Friday and the JV will take on Kilgore Feb. 17.
College Hoops:
The 8-2 SFA Lady jacks will be in San Antonio to play Incarnate Word Thursday evening.
The SFA Lumberjacks will be at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Saturday.
The Panola Ponies will be in Kilgore at 7:30 p.m. tonight to take on Kilgore College.
The Panola Fillies will be at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens tonight with tip-off at 5:30 p.m.
Soccer:
The Center Roughriders and Lady Riders opened district at Diboll last night, with the Riders taking a 9-0 win, and the Lady Riders losing, 1-4.
Center Soccer, boys and girls varsity will be home to play Palestine Friday beginning at 5 p.m.
Baseball:
The Center Roughriders have a scrimmage at Pine Tree High School in Longview Saturday, starting with JV at 11 a.m.
The Garrison Bulldogs go to Huntington Friday beginning at 4:30 for a scrimmage.
The high school regular season begins Feb. 23.
College Baseball:
The Panola College Baseball team won one of four games played last weekend. In a double-header in Mesquite against Eastfield College, on Friday, the Ponies lost 5-8 and 4-6. Against Temple Saturday in Carthage, Panola won the first game, 4-3, and lost the second, 6-8.
Softball:
The Joaquin Lady Rams will scrimmage the Shelbyville Lady Dragons at 4 p.m. Thursday in Shelbyville.
The state-ranked Garrison Lady Bulldogs will be in Lufkin at 5 p.m. in a final scrimmage before they play in the Longview Tournament Friday thru Saturday.
Fishing:
Two of three teams of the Timpson High School Bass Club placed in the top 30 of last Saturday's Shelby County Jr. Bass Anglers' second Southeast Texas Tournament. Three hundred seventy six teams took part in the event. The Timpson team of Chandler Burgay and James Marshall was 15th and Holly Hughes and Molly Sanford were 27th. Two other teams from the Shelby County Jr. Bass Anglers' placed in the top 15. All won scholarship money and remain in the hnt for a regional championship berth. Timpson High School Bass Club sponsor is Tracy Rucker.
Sign Ups:
Center Youth Baseball will be holding a final signup this Friday, February 13 from 5-7pm at the Center Middle School Cafeteria. If anyone has any questions or is interesting in coaching please call Jason Mitchell at (936)488-2863 or Melissa McGhen at (936)488-9034.
The San Augustine Lions Sporting Clay Shoot will be held Saturday, Feb. 21 at Fairway Farm, located five miles east of San Augustine on Hwy. 21. All proceeds benefit Texas Lions’ Camp, local charities and scholarships. The shoot will consist of four or five person teams. Individuals are welcome and everyone will be placed on a team. There will be one flight beginning at 10 a.m., registration starts at 8 a.m. Fee is $100 per shooter. Food, drinks and prizes will be provided. A special brass plated lever-action Henry rifle donated by T-Roy Broussard from the “Swamp People” TV show will be auctioned and another Henry rifle will be awarded to the “top shooter”. Title sponsors are Contango Oil & Gas Company, XTO Entergy and CHI St. Luke’s Health. For more information contact Norrell Thomas at 936-275-6015 or Kenny Fowler at 936-275-6208. Entry forms are also available at Center Broadcasting at 307 San Augustine Street in Center.
Notice is hereby given that a Regular meeting of the City Council, February 17, 2015, 5:30 pm., at the City Hall 456 Jacob Street, at which the following subjects will be considered, to-wit:
1. Call to Order:
2. Invocation:
3. Pledge: United States Pledge, Texas Pledge
4. Chamber of Commerce:
5. Council Items:
6. Presentations & Recognition:
7. Public Comment: Noel Johnson, Field Representative, Texas Municipal Police Association
8. Citizen Input:
Cecil Parks to address incident with Timpson Police Chief, Kent Graham.
Owner, Roy Hutto with Hutto Wrecker Service, to discuss wrecker rotation within the City of Timpson.
9. Department Reports:
A. Public Works: Larry Burns
B. Police Department: Kent Graham
C. Municipal Court: Reported for the month of January 2014, 51 citations issued, 57 violations, 1 citation to a minor, 0 citations to a juvenile. Total amount reported $18,294.69 for the Police Department and Court, the city’s portion a (55% Estimate) $10,062.08 .
D. City Secretary: The council might want to consider hiring an outside election judge and clerk for early voting clerk to conduct the May 9, 2015 General Election and early voting starting April 27- May 5, 2015. Ms. Charlotte Broadway and Paula Mullins have requested not to help assist with the early voting.
Last day to turn in an application for a place on the ballot for the General Election, May 9, 2015.
10. Consent Agenda: Items A thru C included under the Consent Agenda require little or no
Deliberation by the Council. Approval of the Consent Agenda authorizes the
City Secretary to proceed with the conclusion of each item as reflected in the
Minutes of this meeting.
A. Consider approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting from Jan. 20, 2015
B. Consider approval of Financial Statement for the month of January, 2015
C. Consider approval of Accounts Payable for the month of February, 2015
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS ( 11–20)
11. Discuss and take action: 2014-2015 Budget (all dept.): Review the proposed budget changes and possibly adopt Ordinance 01202015-02 to Amend FY 2014- 2015 Budget for the City of Timpson.
12. Discuss and take action: Reduction in Force of Timpson Police Department
13. Discuss and take action: Timpson PD Policy Change: Work hours and OT policy (under 5 officers)
14. Discuss and take action: Timpson PD Policy Change: Call Out hours and pay for call out
15. Discuss and take action: Timpson PD Policy Change: Garaging of City Vehicles- Officers “on call” use of City Vehicles.
16. Discuss and possibly take action: Open and possibly award Bid for trimming/cutting down trees in the Electric Line Right-of-Way. All Request Bids
were submitted by February 13th.
17. Discuss and possibly take action: Resolution for the CDBG Block Grant Application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for The Community Development Fund; and authorizing the Mayor to act as the City’s Executive officer and authorized representative in all matters pertaining to the city’s participation in the Texas Community Development Block Grant program for the 2015-2016 funding cycle.
18. Discuss and possibly take action: Order of Notice, General Election to be held on May 9, 2015 to elect three City Council Members.
19. Discuss and possibly take action: Interlocal Agreement between TISD and the City of Timpson to hold a General Election May 9, 2015.
20. Discuss and possibly take action: Accept Resignation of Barbara Hunt as of April 30, 2015.
21. Discuss and possibly take action: Advertise and take applications for the position City Secretary. Applications must be turned into the City Hall by March 10, 2015.
22. Discuss and possibly take action: Schedule a Special meeting to possibly interview applicants for the City Secretary position.
23. Discuss and possibly take action: Hire an election Judge and clerk for the upcoming General Election Early voting period, April 27 thru May 5, 2015 and the May 9, 2015, General Election.
24. Adjourn:
The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this agenda whenever it is considered necessary and is legally justified under the Open Meetings Act.
This facility is wheelchair accessible and wheelchair parking is available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary at 254-2421 for further information or needed assistance.
This agenda is posted as required under Government Code Section 551.041. For more information or for a copy of the open meetings act, please contact the Attorney General of Texas at 1-800-252-8011 or the City Secretary at 936-254-2421.
City of Timpson
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Debra Pate Smith, Mayor
Certification
I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board in City Hall, 456 Jacob Street, Timpson, Texas and on the front door of the Timpson Police Department facing outside, on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 12:00 pm.
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Barbara Hunt, City Secretary
I certify that the attached notice and agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was removed by me from the bulletin board in the City Hall and from the front door of the Timpson Police Department on the _______day of, _______________2015.
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Notice is hereby given that a Special meeting of the City Council will be held on February 17, 2015 at 5:00 pm. at the City Hall, 456 Jacob Street, Timpson, Texas, at which time the following subject will be considered, to-wit:
1. CALL TO ORDER: Quorum Present
2. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO: Section 551.071, Texas Local Government Code: Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues involving the possible Reduction in Force in the Timpson Police Department, the required policy changes, and the legal risks if any to the City. Section 551.129 of the Act authorizes a governmental body to “use a telephone conference call, video conference call, or communications over the Internet to conduct a public consultation with its attorney in an open meeting of the governmental body or a private consultation with its attorney in a closed meeting of the governmental body.” TEX. GOV’T CODE: 551.129. This section only applies to a consultation with an attorney who is not an employee of the city.
3. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
4. ADJOURN:
Oren C. “Chuck” Sechler, 79, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 in Nacogdoches.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Wes Hall, Bro. Gordon Vaughn and Bro. Gerrel Faulkner officiating. Interment will follow at Sholar Cemetery in Center.
Mr. Sechler was born April 23, 1935 in West Monroe, Louisiana to O.C. Sechler and Hellen Maxine McGill Sechler. In 1952, at the age of 17, Chuck joined the United States Navy out of Jackson, Mississippi. After completing basic training, he went into Hard Hat Divers Training and Underwater Welding, becoming one of the first ten to weld on nuclear submarines underwater. He served in the Pacific on Guam Island with the Naval Fire Department, played Football for the Navy as well as being on the USS Perry and the USS JASON AR-8. Chuck finished out his Military career as a petty officer third class in San Diego, California at the Naval Base. Serving his country for eleven years from 1952 to 1963. He later moved to Beaumont, Texas, where he fell in love and married Mildred Cockrell Ricks. Chuck went to work for Bethlehem Steel Company as a welder and ship builder. Later, he was a welding instructor for Lamar University. He worked as a welder and shop foreman for Ellerbe Brothers in Baytown, Texas building oil storage tanks. While working offshore for many years, he worked his way up from a welder and pipe fitter to a supervisor. He moved to Shelbyville, Texas in 1979, where he continued working offshore for many years. Chuck finished his career as a supervisor for Willamette Industries remodeling and building Paper Mills in Louisiana, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. After retiring, he was able to do what he loved with the love of his life. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting and spending time with his five grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Chuck enjoyed life.
He is survived by
Children:
Linda Darnell Shy and husband, Perry, of South Lake
Shirley Evon Lewis of Port Arthur
Charles Anthony “Tony” Sechler and wife, Marilyn, of Douglass
Grandchildren:
Wesley Lewis
April Lewis
Adam Wiley
Jonathan Wiley
Felicia Davis
Twelve Great Grandchildren
Brother: Jerry Glenn Sechler and wife, Elizabeth, of Pearland
Preceded in death by
Wife: Mildred Sechler of Shelbyville
Parents: O.C. Sechler and Ella Maxine McGill Sechler
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
The Center High School Varsity Tennis teams traveled to Jacksonville on
February 6th.
The Boys team finished 2nd overall out of 11 teams, and the
girls finished 6th.
Leading them were Seniors, Adam Reeves and Alec Lucas who placed first in Boys Doubles A. Seniors, Chris Dunn and Kamden Lucas placed first in Boys Doubles B.
In Singles, Sophomore, Zack Fausett made it to the Quarterfinals for Boys Singles A, and Sophomore, Nate Morris took top spot in the Consolation bracket for Boys Singles B.
In Mixed Doubles, Junior, Dustin Bennett and his partner, Senior, Sheridan Cassell placed 3rd.
Girls Doubles pair Senior, Rylee Hudspeth and Junior, Malory Nehring
made it to the consolation final but came up short of the victory.
Girls' Doubles B partners, Sophomore Lexi Parker and Freshmen, Emma Locke won the consolation bracket.
In Girls Singles A, Sophomore, Whitlee Reed had to play CHS teammate, Junior, Allison Langford to win the consolation bracket.
In Girls Singles B, Megan Dunn, Freshmen also had to play teammate,
Mackenzie Dykes. Megan won the consolation bracket and Mackenzie placed
4th.
The Varsity Tennis team will play Kilgore on Friday, February 13th and the JV will take on Kilgore on February 17th.
Bobby B. Jones, 77, of Center, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 in Nacogdoches.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Dale Gannon officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow at Smith Cemetery in Center.
Mr. Jones was born May 19, 1937, in Center, to Marvin Jones and I.Z. “Hughes” Jones. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed riding horses. Mr. Jones loved working with and spending time with his family. He was a member of Church of Christ.
He is survived by
Wife: Karen Jones of Center
Children:
Donna Jones of Center
Terry Beard and husband, Kerry, of Garrison
Monica Chandler and husband, Randy, of Center
Bruce Jones and wife, Claudann, of Center
Grandchildren:
Randi Kay Faulkenbery and husband, Josiah, of Center
C.J. Beard of Garrison
Madison Jones of Shelbyville
Mac Gurley of Center
Ethan Gurley of Center
Brody Chandler of Center
Brothers and Sisters:
Helen Samford and husband, Oswalt, of Center
Billie Wall of Center
Pat Peace and husband, Monk, of Center
Joe Norris of Houston
Linda Foreman and husband, Bobby, of Houston
Sam Jones and wife, Joy, of Center
David Jones of Center
Mary Walker of Center
Rose Jones of Center
Preceded in death by
Parents: Marvin Jones and I.Z. “Hughes” Jones
Daughter: Sandy Jones
Sister: Barbara Waller
Brother: Donald Jones
Pallbearers will be Phil Jones, Adam Ray, Mac Gurley, Randy Gillespie, Ethan Gurley and Roy Peace. Honorary pallbearers will be Tanner Peace, Shane Ray, Joe Z. Jones, Chris Ellington, Jeffrey Ellington and Josh Gillespie.
Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
This past Saturday the Shelby County Jr. Bass Anglers fished their second Southeast Texas tournament.
Three hundred and seventy six teams participated in the tournament. Two out of the three teams from Timpson placed in the top 30!
Chandler Burgay and James Marshall placed 15th and Holly Hughes and Molly Sanford placed 27th!
Two other teams from SCJrBA placed in the top 15!
All of these teams won scholarship money and remain in the hunt for a Regional championship berth.
Students must finish in the top 10 in the overall point standings by the end of the tournament season in May.
Currently Holly and Molly are 14th overall and Chandler and James are 21st!
Timpson High School Bass Club sponsor Tracy Rucker said he could not be more proud of these students!
AUSTIN - Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers. In an effort to curb this deadly trend, the Texas Department of Transportation is partnering with more than 900 Texas high schools to remind teens to “Click It or Ticket.”
“All traffic fatalities are tragic, but it’s especially difficult to hear about teenagers having their lives cut short,” said TxDOT Executive Director LtGen Joe Weber, USMC (Ret). “We’re asking families, teachers and peers to remind teens to buckle up every time they get in a vehicle. It’s the law and it can save their lives. Don’t let your child be the next fatality.”
In 2014, 293 teen drivers and passengers (ages 15-20) died as a result of traffic crashes in Texas. Of those fatalities, 134 (46 percent) were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash.
To help raise awareness and save lives, TxDOT is sending free “Teen Click It or Ticket” educational toolkits to high schools across the state. Each kit contains banners, posters, brochures and parking lot signs reminding students to wear their seat belts or face costly tickets, injuries or even death.
Throughout the spring, TxDOT also will promote “Teen Click It or Ticket” at University Interscholastic League (UIL) competitions. A real-life, mangled truck display and an audio recreation of what happened to the teens who survived it, will be set up at boys’ and girls’ state high school sports tournaments in San Antonio, Georgetown and Austin.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), properly worn lap-shoulder belts reduce the risk of fatal injury to front-seat occupants by 45 percent. Texas law requires all vehicle drivers and passengers to be buckled in a seat belt or face fines and court costs up to $200.
For media inquiries, contact TxDOT Media Relations at MediaRelations@txdot.gov or (512) 463-8700.
The junior high 22-2A basketball district recently came to an end for many area teams. Joaquin had three teams finish with top honors. Submitted by Mindy Bragg
The 8th grade boys finished their outstanding season with a district record of 9-1 earning the title of District Champions.
The 7th grade girls also finished the district race with a record of 9-1 taking the title of district champs.
The 7th grade boys completed district with a 9-1 record earning them top honors also.
Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149 in Center will have a stated meeting tonight. Pot Luck dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., and meeting at 7:30 p.m.
You are needed to help conduct the business of the lodge. Your attendance will only make the fellowship better. Don't just carry a card, participate!
Effective Tuesday, Feb. 10, ONLY FOR THE BLAND LAKE RURAL WATER SYSTEM for customers west of the railroad tracks in San Augustine County.
If you are a member of the Bland Lake Water Supply and are on the west side of the RR tracks this includes FM 3230, FM 3451, U.S. Hwy. 96 and FM 711. Also includes the county roads off these highways.
This is just a safety precaution due to cutline and repairs being made to the line.
THIS DOES NOT include San Augustine Rural Water Supply, FM Water, N.E.W. Water or Denning Rural Water.
Customers will be notifed when the notice is lifted.
Thank you,
Buster Consford
Operator
The Panola College Baseball team played four games in two days this past
weekend. Friday the Ponies visited Eastfield College for a double header
and Saturday the Ponies returned home to square of against Temple College.
*Panola @ Eastfield/Game 1*In game one of Fridays action the Ponies lost
8-5 in seven innings at Mesquet, Tx despite outhitting Eastfield 10 to 9.
Austin Sojka was solid at the plate for Ponies . Sojka went 3-4, drove in
one and scored two runs. He tripled in the fourth inning and singled in the second and fifth innings.
Korey Clark took the loss for Ponies . He lasted just one inning, walked
none, struck out one, and allowed two runs.
*Panola @ Eastfield/Game 2*
In game two the Ponies lost 6-4 in seven innings, despite outhitting
Eastfield in back to back games eight to six.
Quincy Clements was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just 2 1/3
innings, walked one, struck out three, and allowed two runs.
Brett Boudreax lead the ponies on offense as he went two for four with with two RBI's and and run scored.
*Panola VS Temple/Game 1*
In game one of Saturdays action Hunter Uzzle brought home the go-ahead run to give Ponies the lead in the seventh inning, as Ponies hung on to beat Temple 4-3 on Saturday.
Ryan Cheatham looked sharp on the mound. Cheatham gave up just three hits, allowed no earned runs, walked none and struck out two during his five innings of work.
Ryan Johnson got the win in relief for Ponies . Ryan Johnson pitched two
innings and allowed three runs.
*Panola VS Temple/Game 2*
Ponies lost the ballgame after losing the lead in the sixth inning, as
Temple grabbed a 8-6 victory in seven innings at Carthage, TX.
Jake Arledge was hot from the plate for Ponies . Jake Arledge went 2-3,
drove in one and scored two runs. He doubled in the first inning and
singled in the second inning.
Colton Coffman was the game's losing pitcher. He lasted just two innings,
walked none, struck out none, and allowed two runs.
Arrest Report
02/09/15—02/10/15
Shelby County:
Karenyana Sarao, 23, Center, Abandon/Endangering a Child
Miguel Hernandez Lopez, 31, Center, Interference with Investigation/Abuse Neglect
Luis Alberto Carreta, 26, Center, Interference with Investigation/Abuse Neglect
Valeria Osorio Arellano, 23, Interference with Investigation/Abuse Neglect
Christina Michelle Richardson, 29, Timpson, Theft & Criminal Trespass
Chadburn Adams, 39, Joaquin, Warrant-Assault Causing Bodily Injury
San Augustine County: No Arrest Reported
Note: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
The cause of Monday morning’s power outage according to DETEC’s Brittany Johnson is reportedly a failed transformer arrestor on the SWEPCO line that feeds some 12 DETEC substations in Shelby, San Augustine and Sabine Counties.
Those substations include Center, Center South, Hilltop, Holly, San Augustine, Bronson, Blank Ankle, Pendleton, Hemphill, Six Mile, Hurstown and Huxley.
Ms. Johnson said the outage affected approximately 17,400 meters served by DETEC.
All of SWEPCO’s Shelby County customers, which is almost 3,300 were out from 2:30 a.m. to 5:45 a.m.
Ms. Johnson said SWEPCO crews were dispatched to the site of the issue to make the repair.
The San Augustine County Commissioners’ Court will have a meeting at 9 a.m. this morning and among the agenda items for discussion and possible approval will be resolution to submit application for a Texas Community Development Block Grant to the Department of Agriculture.
According to County Judge Administrative Assistant Sandy Jenkins this grant would be used to possibly build a building for the county’s community social services.
In addition, San Augustine County Commissioners will look at purchasing a new computer for JP Pct. 3 Billy Williams. There will also be a presentation of Master Gardner certificates.
County Judge Samye Johnson will also give an update on the Nextstep Ministries Project. Ms. Jenkins says San Augustine County is “excited” about the project, which would provide much needed repairs to citizen’s homes, as well as construction projects.
According to the ministries’ website, Next Step is a non-profit organization committed to helping students grow closer to Christ through life-changing, one-week mission trips.
Ms. Jenkins adds they would be coming to San Augustine the next 10 years during the summer and spring break for missions, starting next month.
To see a video, go to www.nextstepministries.com, look under mission trips, click on San Augustine.
The Timpson ISD Board of Trustees have a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. tonight.
However, before that, a public meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. to allow for input on dropping the girls’ volleyball program at Timpson ISD.
At the regular meeting the agenda items for consideration and approval will be alteration of athletic program, which is volleyball.
Timpson ISD Superintendent Dr. Mid Johnson sent a letter to parents last month saying that due to volleyball occurring during a busy fall time of year, it did not allow time for sufficient attendance at band, twirling, cheerleading and FFA practice, and made it difficult for involved students to become successful in any of the activities.
He said Timpson ISD made compromises and adjusted schedules, “but, to be successful we must openly evaluate where these conditions have led us, compared to where we want to be.”
The Timpson school board is also expected to call a trustee election for May 9; and give approval of the scholarship selection committee.
Trustees are also expected to approve Athletic Director James Conway’s contract, and the contracts of administrators, director and coordinator.
Under pressure from state lawmakers, the Texas Department of Public Safety has stopped collecting electronic images of an applicant's 10 fingerprints before issuing a driver's license.
DPS made the announcement last Friday, with the change taking effect yesterday.
DPS says it still plans to comply with a 2005 state law requiring the department to collect "an applicant's thumbprints or fingerprints." The agency had started the practice of collecting all 10 fingerprints last year.
The expanded fingerprinting raised concerns that it was an intrusion into personal privacy. There was also criticism that DPS had overreached by expanding its authority beyond what was provided by the 2005 law.
In announcing the change, DPS cited that there were questions raised by a number of legislators regarding the statutory authority of DPS.
If you're a World War II Veteran or just a history buff, you'll want to attend this morning's World War II seminar at the Windham Civic Center in Center.
Sponsored by the Shelby County Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and Ladies Auxiliary, along with Center High School History teacher Heaven Umbrell, the hand-on learning experience should be a great learning tool for students.
In an interview last week on Chris Watlington's "This Week in Shelby County" program on KDET, Ms. Umbrell said the study of World II by her class peaked the interest of students, and she wanted them to know Shelby County's part in the "big picture" of history.
All World War II Veterans are invited to attend this morning's seminar and if like, talk to the students about your experiences and allow for questions from students.
Also, Hans Polk of Timpson, whose family were Holocaust victims will also
