Shelbyville Dragons 85

Evadale  Rebels 82

Tenaha 74

San Augustine 70

Center 72 

Pleasant Grove 58

Thanks to all who contributed to the SCCAC Princess Ball! Our community is so fortunate to have people who care deeply about the wellbeing of our children. Thank you to all who served as a sponsor of the event: Boom Boom Photo Booth, Cline Family Medicine, GCS Cakes by Cindy Metteauer, Hughes Florist, Monco Motor Co, Nix Forest Industries, Quick stop Stores, The Reserve, Smith’s Sawmill Service, Shelby Savings Bank, Snell Photography, Trails End Grocery & RV, and Ultra. We would also like to thank all those who made donations, including Center High School, Wal-Mart, Timpson High School, Few Ready Mix, Chick-Fil-A, Three Birds Photography, Brookshire’s, As You Wish Photography, Citizens Bank, Megan Jackson Photography, Cornerstone Construction, and Leah Chase Photography. Finally, we would like to thank all of our volunteers who worked hard to make the Princess Ball go smoothly.

The Joaquin Ram Tennis season kicks off March 2, 2017 in an away match against Gary. 

The Shelbyville First United Methodist Church will have an Ash Wednesday service including the imposition of ashes on Wednesday, March 1 beginning at 6:00 pm.

Sheriff Rodney Arbuckle wanted to notify the public of an arrest following an investigation into a shooting on Canary Street in Mansfield, LA.  At about 8:00 p.m., on February 26, 2017, a subject approached a residence on Canary Street and began vandalizing a vehicle.  The homeowner had previous issues with vandalism and noticed the subject outside of his residence.  Through investigation, it was learned the homeowner exited the home and engaged the subject with a rifle. The victim ran from the scene.  Mansfield Police Department initially responded to the scene and located the victim in an adjacent yard.  

Tune in to KDET 930 AM and KQBB 100.5 FM on Monday morings 6 - 11:30 for your weekly fire and accident report with Center Fire Chief Keith Byndom.

Shelbyville Athletic booster meeting will be held Monday, February 27th at 6:00 in the Elementary building room 111. We will elect new officers.

On Saturday, February 25th the Joaquin Youth will be having a Car Wash fundraiser at Brookshire Brothers starting at 12 pm. We're doing donations per car so the price is up to you! We're raising money to take our teens to Winter Jam (a Christian concert) on March 4th. If your interested in joining us or have a teen who is interested visit our Winter jam sign up page at: http://joaquinyouthteam.weebly.com/winter-jam.html

Thank you for reading and we will see you this beautiful Saturday!

The Timpson High School floral design classes finished a unit titled Miniature Landscapes.

Students made fairy garden furniture and designed a container grown landscape. Students were encouraged to be creative and include unique features that match their personality and interests.

Notice is hereby given that a Special meeting of the Governing body of the Shelby County Commissioners’ Court will be held on the 27th day of February, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in the Courtroom of the Shelby County Courthouse at 200 San Augustine Street, Center, Shelby County, Texas to deliberate and consider action on the following items:

1.    Approve and pay monthly expenses.

2.    Public discussion on agenda items.

3.    Approve the New Personnel Policy.

4.    Consider and approve 2017 DOT Drug Testing Agreement with Compliance Management, LLC.

5.      Janet Ritter and Matt Lowery to give Yearly update on Attoyac Bayou WS SCS Site 12 Dam Emergency Action Plan.

6.    Approve Emergency Action Plan for Shelby County.

7.    Discuss and possibly approve line item transfers in Constable Precinct 3‘s budget to pay for unbudgeted expenses.

8.    Discuss and possibly approve upkeep on the Historical Court House grounds by trimming trees, and repairing a sidewalk.

9.    Recognize grant income and adjust budget accordingly for Juvenile Probation.

10.  Adjourn.

 

The Center City Council will meet in Regular Session on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Room at City Hall. The following items are on the agenda for appropriate action:
I. Welcome Guests and Visitors.

II. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting on February 13, 2017.

III. Discuss Consider and Action on the Following:
A. Authorize Water Plant Lagoon Cleaning Contract.
B. Award of Bid for Wastewater Treatment Plant — Clarifier Renovation.

IV. Items of Interest from Council and City Manager and Citizens — No Action Items.
1. Employee Banquet — March 10 — 6:00p.m.

V. Executive Session
Consider entering executive session for legal consultation with the City Attorney and discussion of pending litigation, personnel matters and land acquisition with possible action related thereto upon reconvening in open session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.071, 551. 072 and 551. 074

VI. Adjournment.

If during the course of the meeting, any discussion of items on the Agenda that 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, Government Code Section 551.101 and Texas Revised Civil Statues.

The City Council of Tenaha will meet in regular session on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 5:15 p.m. at the Tenaha Municipal Building located at 238 N. George Bowers Drive, Tenaha, Texas.

Order of Business:
1. Call to Order & Roll Call
2. Pledge and Prayer
3. Welcome Guests/Public Comments
4. Consider Approval for Minutes from January 24, 2017 Regular Scheduled Council Meeting – ACTION
5. Consider Approval for January 2017 Financials – ACTION
6. Consider Approval to appoint Mrs. Marie Crawford as Election Judge for May 6, 2017 General Election – ACTION
7. Consider Approve Resolution to: Close B&E Account And Open New for Support Planning & Events – ACTION
8. Discuss and Consider Approval of Hiring Part-Time Water Clerk Administrative Assistant – ACTION
9. Department Head Reports
10. Council Comments
11. Adjourn

UPDATE: McDaniel was arrested Feb. 23 at 11:58 a.m. on CR 1443 in Center. 

The Wolf Pack were down by 10 points but stormed back to win 67-63! Next up are the Pirates of Deweyville! Gametime is 7:00 pm this Friday (Feb 24) at Woodville HS Gymnasium. AWESOME WIN and GO WOLVES!

Today Center Broadcasting Celebrated our 68th anniversary, with a good turn out including the family memebers of many of the old KDET Legends.  Tune into 930 am to hear the interviews though out the rest of the week.  

Pictures:

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The Joaquin HS Softball and Baseball games scheduled for today, February 21 have been cancelled.

The deadline for "Pennies for Patients" has been extended to March 3rd. If you know a Shelbyville student, be sure to gather up your coins and let them know you want to donate to the "Leukemia and Lymphoma Society" for research to help find a cure and help with the fight against blood cancer among children, adolescents and young adults under the age of 20.

At approximately 9:10 am this morning a semi-truck broke down at the intersection of Nacogdoches and San Augustine highways in Center.  According to the driver and members of the Center Fire Department, the drive shaft broke loose and spun around; puncturing the fuel tank. The driver brought the vehicle to a stop; then allowed the vehicle to roll backwards out of the intersection and back behind the traffic light.  Emergency personnel were contacted and Center Fire Department arrived there in minutes.  The Texas Department of Transportation and the Center Police Department also quickly arrived on scene.  Hopkins wrecker service was call in to transport the semi-truck.  Hughes wrecker was also on scene in case there services were needed.  The Police and Fire Departments blockaded the area. While the Department of Transportation and Center Fire Department cleaned up the diesel before towing the vehicle.   The truck was then hauled off.  

More Pictures:

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The 7 Sisters Red Hat Society enjoyed a delicious lunch, Valentines Day, and Judy Carrington's  birthday at the Nettie's Nook and Sammich Shop which provided Red Hat cookies and decorations for members Queen Trudie Willis, Queen Mom Winnie Preston, Linda Bordelon, Peggy Kennedy, Mary Fausett, Sylvia Jackson, Nora Robinson, Maudie Warr, Jo Warr, and Judy Carrington.

 
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors will join with Patrick Bresette, Executive Director; Cindy Ross, Community Health Outreach Coordinator and Maria Salas, Community Health Outreach Liaison, of the Children’s Defense Fund of Texas for a new member ribbon cutting at the Chamber of Commerce office on Wednesday, February 22 at 4:30 p.m.  

The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for more than 40 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. They champion policies and programs that lift children out of poverty, protect them from abuse and neglect, and ensure their access to health care, quality education and a moral and spiritual foundation.

For more information please contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at (936) 598-3682 or info@shelbycountychamber.com.

 

Carthage, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team defeated 12th ranked Trinity Valley Community College here Saturday afternoon, 94-87. Panola’s win streak has now reached six. The victory propels their record to 19-7 and 11-4 in Region 14 play. “Our guys did a tremendous job executing the game plan.” Head Coach Grant McMillan stated. “We battled all night and had multiple people step up.” He added.


Panola found themselves in control much of the first half as they held a 47-38 halftime lead. Trinity Valley gained some momentum in the second half as they tied the ball game up at 68 with just under 11:00 minutes remaining. A TJ Killings three pointer and Devyn Wilson netted 5 straight points to give the Ponies a 78-74 lead with less than 7:00 minutes to play. Trinity could not cut the lead to less than four points. Down the stretch both teams put on a free throw clinic but Panola would not give up any ground.


Leading the way for Panola was Devyn Wilson who scorched the nets for 34 points. Wilson made six three pointers and went 14-16 from the free throw line. Tope Arikawe chipped in with 13 points. Eric McGill and Keith Hayes both scored 11 points, respectively. As a team, Panola shot 45 percent from three and forced 15 Trinity Valley turnovers.


Panola continues Region 14 play when they head to Tyler, Texas to take on Tyler Junior College. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM on the campus of TJC.

The DeSoto Parish Coroner officially confirmed yesterday at 5:02 pm that the remains of the bodies found in the helicopter wreckage were Terry Bailey 54 and Pam Bailey 57, both long time residents of Center.

For Photo Click Link:

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The City of Center grieves with the family of Pam and Terry Bailey in the tragic loss of these two native citizens and friends.  Mr. and Mrs. Bailey had a deep love for their community and enjoyed being a part of its growth and success.  We will miss their devotion to our community and its citizens, their vision and spirit of entrepreneurship, their generosity and Christian witness in their daily walk.  They have enriched our lives and leave a lasting footprint on our community.   

Center Broadcasting invites listeners and friends to their 68th Anniversary Open House, on Wednesday, February 22nd, between 11am-1pm.  Center Broadcasting will be honoring KDET legends, in remembrance of their contributions to our community.  We thank our loyal family of listeners for your continued support throughout the years.  KDET is proud to be your cornerstone radio station, a tradition since 1949.  

The Shelbyville Yearbook staff would like to announce that they have a facebook page called "The Dragon- Shelbyville ISD yearbook" where they will be posting pictures that they take around the school and sneak peeks of the upcoming 2017 yearbook. Please go like the page to receive updates!

Please join us for our Annual Church Anniversary at Triumph Church at 908 Daniel St., Center, TX on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 3:00pm.

All are welcome! Steven Neal, Pastor

The Dragons will play Cushing on Feb. 21 @ 6:00 pm at Angelina College.

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Singing and Gospel Meeting at Center Church of Christ. Click here for more information.

The National Weather Service has canceled the Tornado Watch.  However stay tuned to Center Broadcasting for the latest updates.

At yesterday’s Commissioners Court Steven Shires District attorney proposed that the probation system help fund or partly fund a new community service officer.  He also requested money to pay for cell phones for him and his employees, which was granted.  Veteran Affairs Officer Sherri Riley was recognized for her accomplishments for the veterans of Shelby County.  The Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension Office were approved in their request for a larger building and the old school building will be renovated and given to them. In addition the Court also discussed purshasing a/c units for the historic courthouse.

Steven Shires

Sherri Riley

Lane Dunn and Jhrei-Lynn McSwain

Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149 in Center will hold its February stated meeting tomorrow night, February 14. We will begin at 6:30 with a covered dish dinner. The meeting will start promptly at 7:30. You are cordially invited and needed to help in our efforts to spread the cement of brotherly love and affection which has and will continue to unite us into the greatest fraternity in the world. 

Hemphill Garden Club members and National Flower Show Judges Nell Anderson and Betty Eddleman conducted a workshop on flower designing for Center Garden Club members in preparation for their April 7 Flower Show.  Final preparations were made for the Texas Garden Clubs District III Spring Convention which the club will host in Center March 2-3.

The Garrison Lions Club has recognized Joel Barton as Citizen Of The Year.  Barton worked part time in law enforcement for many years while working full-time at Acme Bricks.  In April of 2002, he bacame Chief of Police in Garrison.  Barton now works as a police officer at Garrison ISD.

In basketball action Tuesday evening, the Joaquin Lady Rams defeated the Timpson Lady Bears by a score of 47 to 41.

The Mt Herman Missionary Baptist Church will host a chili luncheon fundraiser for the West Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, February 18th from 11 am to 2 pm or until all sold. A bowl of chili with crackers, drink and dessert will be $5.  The church is located at 9181 Hwy 7 West. 

There will be a regularly scheduled meeting of the Center Band Boosters this Monday, February 13th at 5:30 in the Band Hall of Center High School.

Huxley Helping Hands, a local mission group from the Huxley community, will give away food boxes to Shelby County residents in need of assistance.  Food boxes will be given away on Saturday February 11, 2017 at Hillcrest Baptist Church, located at 901 Southview Circle in Center.

Those wishing to receive a food box must present identification. New recipients must show proof of income and residency.

Sign-in starts at 9:00 AM. Only one box per household. Distribution will continue until all of the food is gone.

Members of the Shelbyville Dragon Military Marching Band competed in the Region 21 Solo and Ensemble contest on Friday Februrary 3rd. All 5 ensembles that competed earned first division superior ratings from the judges they performed for.

Earning a first division qualified the students for the State Solo and Ensemble contest to be held this May at Hendrickson High School in Pflugerville, TX.

The students that earned first divisions and qualified for state are:

Shelby College Center will offer a Medication Aide class this Friday, Feburary 10th from  8:30 am - 4:00 pm, with Betty Gruber, RN the insructor.  The cost is $65 and enrollment is limited. For more information call: 936-598-9543

Center, TX - Two employees of the Center McDonalds have been charged in connection with prescription drugs being found in a child's meal.

On Wednesday, January 5, 2017 a report was made to the Center Police Department that a family had went through the drive through at the McDonalds located at 813 Hurst St in Center Texas on January 4,2017. The family purchased a Happy Meal for their 9 year old. After they left the drive through window, two prescription Tramadol pills were found in their child's Happy Meal.

The former chair of the  Nacogdoches County Republican Party has been arrested on theft charges.  Read more at ktre.com