Boil Water Notice Rescinded

August 30, 2023

The water on San Augustine Rural WSC no longer requires boiling. On August 28, 2023, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the San Augustine Rural Public Water System, #2030007, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

San Augustine Rural Water has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of August 30, 2023.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact the office: 220 West Columbia Street San Augustine, Texas. 936-288-0489 or Charles Sharp 936-201-5001. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

If a customer, individual or employee wishes to contact the executive director, please call (512)239-4691.

Shelbyville ISD will have 12:45 pm Early Release on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, for a scheduled utility outage related to construction on campus. Parent pick-up for car riders will begin at approximately 12:30.

NextGen to place 3,000 9/11 Memorial Flags Sponsored by the Shelby County Republican Party Next month marks the 22nd Anniversary of the September 11 th attacks. Across the United States, cities, towns, communities large and small and college campuses have been honoring the nearly 3,000 victims of this horrible tragedy by placing 3,000 flags in public spaces.

On Thursday, September 7th, the Next Gen group, along with area Junior Chamber of Commerce students will place 3,000 on the historic courthouse lawn. Thank you to the Shelby County Republican Party, the Sponsor for the 9/11 Memorial.

Next Gen (Next Generation) is organized to bring together the talents and insights of emerging young professionals in Shelby County. Next Gen is a network of dynamic and diverse group with a passion to make a difference, a desire to build relationships, the energy to get involved in the community and retain young professional through increased opportunities and resources. The September 11 th attacks were an unimaginable tragedy. But we also saw, and continue to see, uncommon valor, service, courage and the unbreakable bond we Americans share.

The flags will be placed on the historic Courthouse lawn on Thursday, September 7th at 5:30pm and will remain there throughout the weekend. We encourage you to stop by to view the memorial and remember those who lost their lives on this tragic day 22 years ago. For more information contact NextGen 9/11 Memorial Chairman, Sam Beasley at 598-3311 or contact the Chamber of Commerce at 598-3682.

Shelby County is currently under a BURN-BAN. This means that outdoor burning is prohibited. The County has had NO significant rain in 3 months. Even though some parts of the county were blessed to have several inches of rain on Sunday, this does not mean the danger or the prohibition on burning is over.

The charge for burning during a Burn Ban is a Class C Misdemeanor with fines up to $500 with court costs added. If property is damaged, the charges could be a Class A or B Misdemeanor and restitution for the damage can be assessed. In cases where structures are destroyed, the case can be classified as a felony. The Spann’s Chapel fire resulted in a felony charge for arson.

I urge you to take this Order seriously, the property you destroy by ignoring this Order may be your own. Why take the chance? Be smart, PLEASE respect your neighbors and your community!

Sincerely,

Allison Harbison

Shelby County Judge

Calling all Shelby County youth and parents! Have you ever wanted to learn something new and different while having fun? Well we have it, from cooking, taking pictures, fashion, entomology, shooting sports, raising and showing livestock and much, much more for youth 3 rd through 12 th grades. What is 4-H? 4-H is a national organization which helps young people develop life-long knowledge and skills to become engaged citizens. Through 4-H, youth are also taught how to meet the diversities and challenges of today’s society by bringing together youth and adults to design programs that will teach skills for living. 4-H is truly a model of the “learning by doing” teaching concept. It reaches people in their own communities with delivery methods suitable to their needs. 4-H also helps to provide opportunities for families and communities to develop stronger bonds. Want to Learn about Shelby County 4-H? Shelby County 4-H is getting ready to start up their new project year with our annual 4-H Kickoff, which is scheduled for Monday, September 11th beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Extension gym building at 266 Nacogdoches Street in Center. This fun-filled, hands-on event will allow the youth to learn about the various projects being offered this year. 2023-2024 projects offered include: Shooting Sports Photography Foods and Nutrition Clothing and Textiles Quilts of Valor Leadership Outdoor Challenge Public Speaking Interior Design Poultry Entomology Swine Beef Goat Rabbit Sheep Monthly Club Meetings: Shelby County clubs will meet at the new Extension office the 1 st Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Monthly meetings will feature a theme and a hands-on program. For example: In October we will have a pumpkin painting contest. Scholarship Opportunities: Shelby County 4-H will be providing up to a $1,000 scholarship for continued education past high school, whether it be college or trade school. The annual winner will be selected on an earned point system for project and club meeting participation, community service, leadership and more. So, come see what Shelby County 4-H has to offer your child on September 11 th . If you have any questions regarding 4-H, please do not hesitate to contact the Shelby County Extension Office at 936-598-7744, Lane Dunn, Ag/NR Agent and Feleshia Thompson, FCH Agent. Be sure to check us out on Facebook at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Shelby County. Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County CommissionersCourts of Texas Cooperating.

Boil Water Notice for San Augustine Rural Water System

Effective August 28, 2023

Until further notice Due to a break in the line, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required San Augustine Rural Public Water System PWS #2030007 to notify Customers on FM 353, Hwy 21 E, White Rock Community, Sunrise Community, Hwy 21 W, FM 1277, FM 711, and Hwy 96 N to boil their water prior to consumption (eg., washing hands / face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, Seniors and Persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions. To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes. In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes. When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes. Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received the notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact San Augustine Rural Water System at 220 W. Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas, 75972, or call 936-288-0489 or Charles Sharp at 936-201-5001.

Joaquin Football Games will be played at Beckville ISD this week. JH/JV will play on Wednesday, 08/30 at 5:00 pm. Varsity will play Thursday 08/31 at 7:30 pm.

Help us kick off the 6th Annual Poultry Festival Car and Motorcycle Show and Shine sponsored by Texas Farm Bureau Insurance. The Show and Shine will be held on Saturday, October 7 th as a part of the Poultry Festival Saturday activities. It will be held from 10:00am until 2:00pm on the downtown square. Enter your car and/or motorcycle, or just stop by and view the vehicles. Just show up and enjoy the day!! There will be a People’s Choice Award. The Cutting of the Feathers for the 47 th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival, presented by Farmers State Bank will be Thursday, October 5th at 10am. Gold Sponsors are: Badders Law Firm; City of Center; Pilgrims Pride and Tyson Foods. See you on the square. For more information contact Leon Aldridge at 598-3377 or contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936-598-3682 or email info@shelbycountychamber.com

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Staff invite the public to join them at a New Member Ribbon Cutting for Riley Jo’s Sip, Cake & Paint on Friday, September 8 th at 5pm. Riley Jo’s Sip, Cake & Paint is located at 1135 Hurst Street, Suite 150, in the Ivan Smith shopping area.

Riley Jo’s is a studio where the community can come together to paint and make memories. Riley Jo Barnes, owner, provides the canvas, easel, paint, brushes and an apron. Gloves for adults and children are also available. You bring your own wine, champagne, sparkling beverage etc. No hard liquor will be allowed. Snacks will be available for purchase as well as a cupcake flavor of the week.

Riley Jo’s is a great place to rent for private birthday parties, kids paint parties, girls night out party etc. During school breaks and holiday Riley Jo will have special themed events. To make a reservation and find out about her special events, make sure to check her facebook page and website Riley-Jo-Sip-Cake-Paint.square.site.

Riley Jo’s is open Thursdays 5pm-8pm, Fridays 5pm-10:30pm, Saturdays 2pm- 10:30pm and Sunday 2pm-5:30pm.

Join the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors in welcoming Riley Jo’s Sip, Cake and Paint to our business community. For more information please contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at (936) 598-3682 or info@shelbycountychamber.com.

Chicken Fajita Lunch and Doo Dah Parade September 27th

The Annual Poultry Festival Chicken Fajita Lunch, sponsored by East Texas Poultry Supply will be on Wednesday, September 27th at 11:00 a.m. at the Center Fire Department. According to Chairman, Bryan Wages, the lunch includes two chicken fajitas, chips, salsa and a drink for $8 per plate and delivery is available for 5 or more advance orders by calling 936-598-3682, faxing an order form to 936-598-8163 or emailing secretary@shelbycountychamber.com by Friday, September 22nd. An order form for the Fajita Lunch, as well as other Poultry Festival Events, is available at the Chamber of Commerce offices on the historic downtown square or on the Poultry Festival Event page on the Chamber website, www.shelbycountychamber.com . The Doo Dah Parade will be held later in the day on the 27 th . Center Tire Company is the Platinum Sponsor for the Doo Dah Parade. Participants will line up at Farmers State Bank Drive-Thru at 4:30. The parade will circle the historic downtown square led by the Shelby County Junior Chamber of Commerce at 5:00. Everyone is encouraged to either watch or participate in the parade. Ride your bike, bring your pet (on a leash), promote your business or organization! Just show up ready to have fun! For more information, please call the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936- 598-3682, email us at info@shelbycountychamber.com or visit our website www.shelbycountychamber.com and click on the Event page to find all Poultry Festival information.

Due to wildfires if anyone needs to relocate their horses they can be brought to the Shelby County Expo Center. Arena stays locked. Contact Bobby Daw at 936-591-4212 or Brandi Riggs at 936-591-2272 . One of the two will meet you at the arena to let you in. 

Football gate prices for Conference 2A Division 1, District 11 for the 2023 football season are: Adults $8, Students $5. These schools include:

Shelbyville

Garrison

Joaquin

San Augustine

Timpson

West Sabine

The Sabine County Beekeepers will meet for our monthly meeting on Monday September 4th. at 6:30PM. We meet every 1st Monday of the month at 6:30PM at the Sabine County Chamber of Commerce, on the square, downtown Hemphill. We welcome the public to come out and join us. We have no dues, or officers. This is for anyone interested in becoming a new beekeeper or an already experienced beekeeper. For more info, call James at (409)625-4787.

Kickoff on 8/25 vs. Alto in Shelbyville will be moved back to 7:30. Go Dragons!

Boil Water Notice Rescinded

August 21, 2023

The water on San Augustine Rural WSC no longer requires boiling. On August 16, 2023, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the San Augustine Rural Public Water System, #2030007, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

San Augustine Rural Water has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of August 21, 2023.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact the office: 220 West Columbia Street San Augustine, Texas. 936-288-0489 or Charles Sharp 936-201-5001. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. If a customer, individual or employee wishes to contact the executive director, please call (512)239-4691.

East Texas Poultry Festival Creative Arts Committee Plans Quilt Show

The 47 th Annual Poultry Festival Quilt Show, sponsored by Scull Timber is your opportunity to showcase your own quilting skills or grandmother’s heirloom quilt.

The theme this year is “From the Garden”.

Wall hangings/crafts/needlework are a part of the Creative Arts division, rather than the Quilt Show division.

Entry form, fee and quilt drop off will be the week of September 18 – September 29, 2023 at the Agri-Life Extension/4H Office at 266 Nacogdoches Street. Deadline for drop-off will be September 29 th at 3:00pm.

For more information, contact the Extension Office at 936-598-7744.

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce announces the 46 th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival, presented by Farmers State Bank, will kick-off Wednesday, September 28th with the Chicken Fajita Lunch and the Doo-Dah Parade.. These events help usher in the season prior to the Festival opening Thursday, October 6th. The Chicken Fajita Kick-Off Lunch, sponsored by East Texas Poultry Supply, starts at 11:00 a.m. at the Center Fire Department, according to Chairman, Bryan Wages. The lunch includes two chicken fajitas, chips, salsa and a drink for $7 per plate and delivery is available for 5 or more advance orders by calling 936-591-9334 or emailing sctoday@att.net by Friday, September 23 rd .. An order form for the Fajita Lunch, as well as other Poultry Festival Events, is available on the Poultry Festival Event page on the Chamber web site, www.shelbycountychamber.com. Center Tire Company is the Platinum Sponsor for the East Texas Poultry Festival's Doo-Dah Parade. Decorated floats, trailers, tractors, or business vehicles lend a great time and just about anything goes! Participants will line up at the Farmers State Bank Drive-Thru at 4:30. The parade will circle the historic downtown square led by the Shelby County Junior Chamber of Commerce at 5:00pm p.m. on Wednesday, September 28. Already underway are the Queen’s Court activities. The Coronation will be held on Saturday, October 1st at 7:00pm at Center High School. The Queen and her Court will cut the Boa at the Opening Ceremonies on October 6th at 10:00 at the Frances Oates Stage. The Queen shall reign over the Festival and represent Shelby County at numerous events and activities for the year. For more information, please call the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936.598.3682.

EAST TEXAS POULTRY FESTIVAL OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW

The 47th Annual East Poultry Festival Open Photography Show will be held at along with the Quilt Show and Creative Arts Show at First Baptist Church Family Life Center gym, October 5-7 th .

According to event Chairman and coordinator, Billie Jones, photography entries will be accepted at First United Methodist Church (basement), 211 Porter Street, Saturday, September 16 th from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Entries may also be dropped off at the Chamber of Commerce office before 3:00 on Friday, September 29th. For more information Mrs. Jones may be reached at 936-591-2426 or 936-598-7778.

Photography Show entry forms and rules may be picked up at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office located in the old jail inside the Historic Courthouse Square from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday – Thursday and 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Friday or may be found at www.shelbycountychamber.com.

Photography Show Categories include Fine Art, Scenic, Urban, People, Animals, Digital Manipulation, Flowers and Themed (specifically/primarily poultry). The age groups are Children 12 & under; Youth 13-18 and Adults 19 & over. The rule packets give additional information regarding the categories and classes.

Entry fees are $3.00 per entry. There will be a panel of judges choosing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention in each category, and Best of Show for adults, youth and children and People’s Choice Award.

Entries may be picked-up on the final day of the Poultry Festival, Saturday, October 7 th , between 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the exhibit location.

Farmers State Bank is the Presenting Sponsor of the East Texas Poultry Festival. Gold Sponsors for the Festival are Badders Law Firm, City of Center, Pilgrim’s Pride and Tyson Foods.

For additional information, please call 936.598.3682, email info@shelbycountychamber.com or visit www.shelbycountychamber.com.

TO: Media

FROM: Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

DATE: August 21, 2023

SUBJECT 47 th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival

East Texas Poultry Festival Kicks Off with Chicken Fajita Lunch and Doo Dah Parade

The 47th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival kicks off with the Chicken Fajita Lunch, sponsored by East Texas Poultry Supply, Wednesday, September 27th at 11:00 a.m. at the Center Fire Department.

According to Chairman, Bryan Wages, the lunch includes two chicken fajitas, chips, salsa and a drink for $8 per plate and delivery is available for 5 or more advance orders by calling 936-598-3682, faxing an order form to 936-598-8163 or emailing info@shelbycountychamber.com by Friday, September 22nd. An order form for the Fajita Lunch, as well as other Poultry Festival Events, is available at the Chamber of Commerce offices on the historic downtown square or on the Poultry Festival Event page on the Chamber website, www.shelbycountychamber.com .

The Doo Dah Parade will be held later in the day on the 27 th . Center Tire Company is the Platinum Sponsor for the Doo Dah Parade. Participants will line up at Farmers State Bank Drive-Thru at 4:30. The parade will circle the historic downtown square led by the Shelby County Junior Chamber of Commerce at 5:00. Everyone is encouraged to either watch or participate in the parade. Ride your bike, bring your pet (on a leash), promote your business or organization! Just show up ready to have fun!

For more information, please call the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936- 598-3682, email us at info@shelbycountychamber.com or visit our new website www.shelbycountychamber.com and click on the Event page to find all Poultry Festival information.

Press Release TO: Media

FROM: Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

DATE: August 21, 2023

SUBJECT 47 th East Texas Poultry Festival

East Texas Poultry Festival Creative Arts Committee Plans Creative Arts Show

The 47 th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival will be featuring local Creative Arts through the annual Creative Arts Show, sponsored by Ray Chevrolet, the Photography Show, sponsored by The Light and Champion and the Quilt Show, sponsored by Scull Timber Don’t miss this opportunity to show your handiwork in art, quilting, photography, canning, crafts, woodworking, metal art, and baking.

There are several classes of judging categories in the art competition and are open to Elementary (Kindergarten through 5 th grades), Youth (6 th through 12 th grades) and Adults that will be judged in separate divisions. All other competition divisions will have Youth and Adult categories.

All Creative Arts, Quilts and Photography will be shown at First Baptist Church Family Life Center during the Poultry Festival, October 5-7 th .

Entry forms, fees and project drop off will be September 18th-September 29 th at the AgriLife Extension Office, 266 Nacogdoches Street

Registration packets and guidelines are available at the Chamber office, or on the Chamber website under Poultry Festival. For more information, please contact the Chamber office at 936-598-3682, info@shelbycountychamber.com or www.shelbycountychamber.com.

Press Release TO: Media

FROM: Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

DATE: August 21, 2023 SUBJECT

47 th East Texas Poultry Festival 47th EAST TEXAS POULTRY FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS

The deadline to apply for an Arts and Crafts vendor booth at the 46 th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival, sponsored by Farmers State Bank, is Friday, August 26. The festival will take place October 6-8 on the historic downtown Center Square. Limited spaces are still available and the applications are being accepted at the Shelby County Chamber office. Gold Sponsors for the Festival are Badders Law Firm, City of Center, Pilgrims Pride and Tyson Foods.

Vendors will provide their own flame retardant 10x10 booth/tent. Space rental is $100.00 for the 3 days and includes electrical hook up. Booths must be manned continuously during the hours of 10a.m. until at least 7p.m. all three days of the festival. First time exhibitors are asked to send three color photographs showing representative merchandise. At the deadline, the Arts & Crafts committee will select the vendors based on the type and quality of merchandise and notify them of their selection. Applications are available for download at www.shelbycountychamber.com

For an application to be received by mail or electronically or questions, call Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 936-598-3682 or email info@shelbycountychamber.com.

Open Mic Gospel Singing Friday September 1st. at 6:00pm Doors open at 5:00pm for musicians setup. Temple of God Church 206 Yaupon St. Pineland, TX 75968

The volleyball game vs. Carlisle that was scheduled in Shelbyville tonight has been cancelled.

Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. has partnered with the Texas Health Institute (THI) to understand how members of our community care for their teeth and oral health. We want to hear your thoughts. We are seeking 12 participants. We will be conducting a focus group. Our focus will last no more than 90 minutes and be conducted via an in-person meeting. For your time, you will be provided with a $20 gift card from Wal-Mart. The first 12 to sign up and attend the focus group meeting will receive the gift card. If you are interested in being a participant, please contact Brenda Allen at 936-598-6315, ext. 502 to be one of the 12 participants.

Boil Water Notice for San Augustine Rural Water System

Effective August 16, 2023

Until further notice Due to a break in the line, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required San Augustine Rural Public Water System PWS #2030007 to notify Customers on FM 353, Hwy 21 E, White Rock Community and Sunrise Community to boil their water prior to consumption (eg., washing hands / face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, Seniors and Persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.

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

In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes. When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

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

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

Boil Water Notice Rescinded

August 15, 2023

The water on Denning Rural WSC no longer requires boiling. On August 8, 2023, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Denning Rural Water Supply, #2030004, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Denning Rural Water Supply has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of December 9, 2022. If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact the office: 220 West Columbia Street San Augustine, Texas. 936-288-0489 or Charles Sharp 936-201-5001.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation. If a customer, individual or employee wishes to contact the executive director, please call (512)239-4691.

FOOTBALL AND SOCCER SIGNUPS

The Center Recreation Department is proud to announce that the 2023 FOOTBALL AND FALL SOCCER signups will begin soon. Where? The Community House (425 San Augustine Street) When? Tuesday, August 15th or Thursday August 17th All Dates from 5:00 to 7:00pm

Parents are encouraged to come by City Hall at 617 Tenaha Street to sign up also. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8-4:30pm. If one of the signup dates doesn’t work for you, please come by City Hall before August 23th to sign up. Signups will shut off after the 23rd. For more information contact Jason Mitchell, City of Center Recreational Director at 936-590-7196 Cash, Check or Card Accepted

Cost is $70 per child Soccer (Ages 3-14)

Cost is $80 per child Flag (Ages 5– 7)

Cost is $105 per child Tackle (Ages 8-12) (Includes Jersey, Flags, Pad and Helmet, insurance, and all fees)

PARENTS: PLEASE BRING A COPY OF THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE TO SIGNUPS

Inscripciones de SOCCER Y Futbol Americano El Departamento de Recreación de Center se enorgullece en anunciar que la inscripción para la temporada de otoño 2023 DE SOCER Y FUTBOL MAERICANO está por comenzar pronto. ¿Donde? Community House (425 San Augustine Street) ¿Cuando? Martes, 15 de Agosto: Jueves, 17 de Agosto En cada fecha de 5:00 a 7:00pm Los padres pueden presentarse ala City Hall en 617 Tenaha Street para entregar sus inscripciones. Las horas de oficina son de Lunes-Viernes de 8 am – 4:30 pm. Si alguna de las fechas de regristo no funciona para usted favor de pasar ala oficina antes del 23 de Agosto. Las inscripciones se cerraran despues del 23 de Agosto. Para más información favor de comunicarse con Jason Mitchell, Director del Departamento de Recreación para la Ciudad de Center, al número 936-590-7196 Aceptamos tarjeta de credito or dinero en efectivo. El costo es de $70.00 cada niño(a) Soccer (Edades 4-14) El costo es de $80.00 cada niño(a) Bandera (Edades 5 – 7) El costo es de $105.00 cada niño(a) Tackle (Edades 8-12) (Incluye jersey, banderas, cojines y casco, seguranza y todos los gastos de inscripción) PARENTS: PLEASE BRING A COPY OF THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE TO SIGNUPS

Panola College, at our Shelby College location in Center, is offering two Certified Nurse Aide classes for our Fall semester. We will offer day and evening classes. We have Grant, Scholarship and Self-Pay opportunities available. For more information and to register, contact the Shelby College Center at 936-598-9543 or email: tmccann@panola.edu. Panola College is an Equal Opportunity Institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

The Chamber of Commerce Health Care Committee is hosting the August Lunch and Learn on Wednesday, August 23rd at noon at the AgriLife Extension Office. Kendall Beattie, Director of Operations of Elite Home Care is this month’s Sponsor and Guest Speaker Kendall Beattie was born and raised in East Texas, graduating from Nacogdoches High School and is currently living and working in Lufkin. She has over 10 years in the healthcare industry specializing in marketing, business development, patient experience and patient care. With the goal of ensuring that “One Call Does it All”, the Naranjos family founded A Pineywoods Home Services in 1998. Years later, Elite Medical Home Care was born out of the need to fill gaps in care for a full independent life at home to include concierge care and transportation as well as private care needs that traditional insurances did not cover. The company’s purpose to assist people people in living independent and meaningful lives continues through the delivery of innovative and compassionate healthcare. Plan to attend and learn about the services Elite Home Care has to offer. The Lunch and Learns are open to everyone. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP to 598- 7744 or to 598-3682. For information contact the Chamber offices at 598-3682 or email info@shelbycountychamber.com.

Open Mic Gospel Singing - Friday, August 25th, 2023 At Faith Alive Church, in San Augustine TX Doors open at 5 pm., Singing starts at 6 pm Finger foods & refreshments after singing 1013 FM1277, San Augustin, TX 75972 off 96 South 1/ 4 mi on left. for more info call 936-201-2009

Effective Augut 8, 2023 Until further notice

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

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

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

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes. Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customer that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.

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

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

NEW MEMBER RIBBON CUTTING J’S BAR AND GRILL The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Staff invite the public to join them at a New Member Ribbon Cutting for J’s Bar and Grill on Thursday, August 24 th at 11:00am. J’s Bar and Grill is located at 1510 Southview Circle in Center. Ashley and Jeremy Snider, owners of J’s Bar and Grill opened the doors in March of this year. Prior to the opening of J’s Bar and Grill, we followed them around town in their food truck, J’s Custom Eats, for delicious fish tacos.

J’s Bar and Grill is open Wednesday thru Saturday at 5pm for dinner. The kitchen closes at 9pm for food. Join them on Wednesdays at 6:30pm for 42. Thursday night is wings and karaoke. Saturday is steak night from 5pm-9pm. Check their facebook page for live music events.

Hours for J’s Bar and Grill are 5pm-10pm on Wednesdays; 5pm-12midnight on Thursdays and Fridays; and 5pm-1am on Saturday nights. Although the kitchen closes at 9pm for food, the fun continues. We are excited to welcome Ashley and Jeremy Snider and J’s Bar & Grill to our chamber community. For more information please contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at (936) 598-3682 or info@shelbycountychamber.com.

TRI-COUNTY HARVEST FOR HOMES WILL HAVE A PRODUCE DROP ON WEDNESDAY AUGUST 9,2023 AT 9 AM IN THE IVAN SMITH'S PARKING LOT.

Members of VFW Post 8904 will be having breakfast at Trails End Grocery & RV, 5437 FM 3172, Shelbyville (Huxley) on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. If you are a local veteran, you are invited to join us for some good camaraderie and fellowship. Breakfast is on us. More information call Post QM Larry Hume 936-332-0349.

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Shelby County Walk Across Texas and Poultry Festival Chicken Trot

Want to start getting into shape for the Poultry Festival Chicken Trot? Join a Team or Walk Solo in the Shelby County Walk Across Texas sponsored by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office.

Walk Across Texas is an eight week program designed to help Texans establish the habit of regular physical activity. It is a program for anyone who wants to use a fun and motivating team approach to being more active. And it is FREE!!

You can sign up on line at howdyhealth.tamu.edu, download the app or contact Feleshia Thompson at the Shelby County Extension Office, 598-7744 for help and more information.

The Shelby County Walk Across Texas starts on August 7 th and ends on September 25 th , just in time for the Chicken Trot!

PUBLIC SERVCE ANNOUNCEMENT TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – CSBG BUDGET LOCATION: Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. Head Start Administration Building 507 Crawford Street, Center, TX 75935 / ZOOM DATE/TIME: Monday, August 7, 2023 @6:30 P.M. DESCRIPTION: Please join our Board Meeting to hear and discuss the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) plans for the Program Year 2024. INSTRUCTIONS TO JOIN:

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Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports that on Monday, July 31, 2023, at approximately 9:45 p.m., the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a shooting incident that had reportedly occurred at a residence located at 6190 FM 138 in Center. Law enforcement personnel responded and discovered a male subject identified as Elmer Gene Richards, 54, of Center, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. The suspect in the shooting incident was identified as Elmer’s brother, James Wayne Richards, 58, of Center.Preliminary information is that Elmer and James were involved in an argument that escalated into the shooting incident. James Richards was arrested for First Degree Murder and transported to the Shelby County jail. Elmer Richards was pronounced by Justice of the Peace – Precinct 1, Donna Hughes, and an autopsy has been ordered. This case is actively being investigated. If you have any information regarding this investigation, please contact the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office at (936) 598-5601.

Poultry Festival Chicken Trot Presented by Axley & Rode

Why did the chicken cross the road? To run in the 2023 East Texas Poultry Festival Chicken Trot, sponsored by Axley & Rode on October 7 th at Portacool Park. New this year is a 1K Fun Run which will start at 7:30am. The 5K Chicken Trot will start at 8:00am. It is always a fun event, with proceeds going to Cultivate Mental Health. Register now, and join the fun!

The Early Bird Registration fee for the 5K is $25.00 and $15.00 for the 1K Fun Run, if you register before September 1 st . Registration after September 1 st will be $30.00 and $20.00. Registration includes a tee shirt and an entrance button to the 47th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival, good for all three days. You can register on runsignup.com or contact the Chamber of Commerce. Thank you to all the 5K Sponsors: Axley and Rode, Presenting Sponsor; Cline Family Medicine, Award Sponsor; Chip Timer Sponsor, Deb’s Boutique; Refreshment Sponsor, Town and Country Real Estate; Tee Shirt Sponsors: All Hours Fitness, Debrah J. Worsham, DDS, Sandhill Wrecker Service, LLC and Tomlin Insurance. For more information contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936-598-3682 or info@shelbycountychamber.com.

The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce recently announced the East Texas Poultry Festival will be October 5-7 on the historic downtown square.  One of several preliminary festivities is the Queen's Court Scholarship Pageant. The reigning East Texas Poultry Festival Queen Sayre Hall will crown her successor on Saturday, September 30th on stage at Center High School. The Queen's Court is comprised of young ladies entering their junior year in a Shelby County high school with a grade point average of 85 or above.   Information packets are now available at the Chamber office on the downtown square. Packets will be available on each high school campus once school starts.  Students should listen for announcements on their own campus. The East Texas Poultry Festival Queen's Court program encompasses a month of activities.  The committee creates informational events for the candidates and their escorts to participate in to develop their interpersonal skills.  The program develops responsibility, etiquette, interview skills, conversation skills and their individual personality in varied settings. Thank you to the following Queen’s Court Sponsors: Platinum Sponsor, High Roller Wells; Gold Sponsors: Dazzle Me Pink & Blue, deb’s boutique and JML Management.  The Poultry Festival is presented by Farmers State Bank. Festival Gold Sponsors are Badders Law Firm, City of Center, Pilgrim’s Pride and Tyson Foods. For more information contact the Chamber of Commerce at 936-598-3682 or email info@shelbycountychamber.com