Shelby County Today

December 27, 2019 - Farmers State Bank welcomed customers and the community to their open house which was held Tuesday, December 17th. Everyone enjoyed gifts of pot holders, calendars, letter openers, card holders, along with punch and cookies.

Farmers State Bank wishes everyone days filled with peace, hope, and joy this holiday season. As always, thank you for your business, loyalty, and support.

December 23, 2019 - Santa's Christmas Parade winners were presented checks by the Award's Sponsor - the City of Center on Monday, December 23, 2019 by Mayor David Chadwick.

"I really want to thank y'all very much for participating in our annual parade," City of Center Mayor David Chadwick expressed.

He understood it would have been an easy year with the construction downtown for participates to have skipped it this year which made it all the more special that the parade was a success with crowds filling up the new route areas. "Your attitude was Christmas and you did the whole nine yards with it. So, thank you very much for your participation in [the parade]."

He also gave some 'flash news' to the winners, "Next years parade is going to be on December 5th, put it on your calendars already... and the theme next year will be 'Christmas Then and Now.' This is the Chambers announcement of the theme for next year and since y'all are such avid supporters, you deserve the first shot at it. So, congratulations and we look forward to seeing each of you participating next year in an even grander way than it was this year. Thank you very much and Have a Merry Christmas!"

Chadwick recognized parade sponsors: Presenting Sponsor - Shelby Savings Bank, Float Sponsor and Awards Sponsor - City of Center, Silver Sponsors - Farmers State Bank and Specter, Inc.

Winners by Category are:

Mayor Chadwick presented the $100 First Place prize in the school category to Center High School Cheerleaders

School Category:
$100 - 1st Place – Center High School Cheerleaders
$50 - 2nd Place – Center Middle School Cheerleaders
$25 - 3rd Place – Center High School Band

Mayor Chadwick presented the $100 First Place prize in the individual category to Tanner Peace and his wife Kristin Peace.

Church Category:
$100 - 1st Place – First Baptist Church
$50 - 2nd Place  – St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church
$25 - 3rd Place  – White Rock Missionary Baptist Church

Mayor Chadwick presented the $50 Second Place prize in the Civic category to Paul Ragan, President.

Civic Organization Category:
$100 - 1st Place – Distinguished Service Award Recipient, Fannie Watson
$50 - 2nd Place – East Texas Disciples/Christian Motorcyclists Association

Mayor Chadwick presented the $50 Second Place prize in the Business category to Lacy Starr, Starr Fabrications

Business Category:
$100 - 1st Place – Shelby Savings Bank
$50 - 2nd Place – Starr Fabrications
$25 - 3rd Place – Sand Hill Wrecker

Mayor Chadwick presented the $250 Overall Best-in-Show prize to Tanner Peace and his wife Kristin Peace.

$250 - Overall Best-in-Show – Tanner Peace for Sheriff

Merry Christmas from the City of Center and the Center High School Cheerleaders!

December 18, 2019 - Ms. Keli’s first grade class at Excelsior School visited Focused Care Nursing Home this week. Each student brought Christmas gifts ensuring that all the residents would have a gift to open this year. The kiddos also sang Christmas carols and read to the residents while they were there. Ms. Keli will also be making a delivery of gifts to Holiday Nursing Home. Excelsior would like to send out an extra thank you to Dana Strain, Anthony Welch, and Kim McClelland for going over and beyond to help make sure each resident has a Merry Christmas!

December 18, 2019 - Joan Garrett has reached the milestone of 50 years in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. It was the first sorority on Prairie View College Campus in 1969 and she was one of 25 being initiated into the new chapter.

She will be meeting several of her 'line' charter sisters on the actual pledge date, December 19th in Houston. Many congratulations are sent your way and may you continue to work actively in the chapter, both national and local.