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July 16, 2020 – The race is on in the 2020 Census and Shelby County isn't in the top 10 for the East Texas area! Come on Shelby County, let's take the challenge and fill out your 2020 Census! Money for your county, city, school, or organization is at stake.
East Texas Counties ranking for responses received as of July 14, 2020 for the census:
1st - Smith County - 58.2%
2nd - Greg County - 57.6%
3rd - Harrison County - 54.3%
4th - Hardin County - 53.8%
5th - Angelina County - 53.2%
6th - Rusk County - 50.3%
7th - Panola County - 50.1%
8th - Nacogdoches County - 50.0%
9th - Cherokee County - 48.2%
10th - Liberty County - 44.6%
11th - Houston County - 44.1%
12th - Shelby County - 43.5%
13th - San Jacinto County - 41.3%
14th - Jasper County - 40.1%
15th - Polk County - 39.5%
16th - Tyler County - 36.5%
17th - Trinity County - 35.1%
18th - Newton County - 33.9%
19th - San Augustine County - 29%
20th - Sabine County - 28.3%
The city winning with the best return rate in Shelby County is Center with 48.9% followed by Tenaha with a 36% return rate. Timpson has 32.1%, Huxley has 30.8%, and Joaquin has 28.3% who have responded to the Census.
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade. That funding shapes many different aspects of every community, no matter the size, no matter the location.
For example, the census results affect planning and funding for healthcare, including programs such as Medicaid, Medicare Part B, State Children’s Health Insurance, and the prevention and treatment of substance abuse. Also, census results affect planning and funding for education, including programs such as Head Start, Pell Grants, school lunches, rural education, adult education, and grants for preschool special education.
Want to know what other programs are impacted by census data? Download this report to see a full list.
Participating in the census is required by law, and it’s really easy and quick. Visit the U.S. Census Bureau at https://2020census.gov/en.html to complete your information online; the process only takes a few minutes, it's safe and your information is kept confidential.
You have the option of completing the questionnaire by phone. To begin, call 844-330-2020, or call the number associated with your preferred language here from their language support list at https://2020census.gov/en/ways-to-respond/responding-by-phone.html.
Additional information about the Census can be found by visiting the 2020 Census website at https://2020census.gov/.
July 9, 2020 - Jason Mitchell has been working hard to maintain some sort of Baseball Tournament season for the Center Youth Baseball and our City with this unprecedented Spring and Summer.
There will not be any District Tournaments in the State. Any team wanting to play Post Season in the State Tournament will be allowed to play. Below is a list of the Tournaments being played in Center, and the dates. There is a possibility of the tournaments starting a day earlier (on Friday rather than Saturday) with schools starting back so soon.
Let's make sure our visiting guests receive a huge Center, Texas welcome! Good luck to all the teams and players.
Dates for the Tournaments July 11-16 (12 Teams)
Dixie Boys 13-14 State Tournament
August 1-3 (37 Teams)
- Dixie Youth Super Series South Regional AAA Division I and Division II 9-10 year olds (22 Teams)
- Dixie Youth Super Series South Regional Ozone Division I and Division II 11-12 year olds (15 Teams)
August 7-10 (32 Teams)
Dixie Youth Super Series Championship 7, 9 and 11 year olds
July 6, 2020 - As much as we had hoped July would be a safe time to have our Annual Grill Fest event, in light of the current situation and the Governor’s Executive Order, we feel it is best to cancel the event this year.
It is a top priority of the Chamber of Commerce as it is our event sponsors and members to be prudent and make sure our community stays safe and healthy.
The Chamber of Commerce is also postponing the annual First Responders lunch. We plan to reschedule the event in August or September.
We encourage everyone to be smart, take appropriate precautions, be considerate of others and follow the guidelines and recommendations set by our local and state leaders.
July 4, 2020 - A recent tradition in Shelby County since 2016, and across Texas, has been the reading of the Declaration of Independence by local criminal defense lawyers on or around Independence Day.
With the ongoing threat of COVID-19, other plans were made, and local criminal defense lawyer Deck Jones stated, "Because of the pandemic, this is being handled differently this year," and "This video is of lawyers from around the state reading the Declaration. We will not be reading the declaration locally, but we would appreciate your sharing this video with your readers and listeners."
The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) also issued the following statement:
Each year shortly before July 4, Texas criminal defense lawyers gather on courthouse steps throughout the state to honor the Declaration of Independence. They read the great document to celebrate our American freedoms and the real meaning of Independence Day. It is a tradition unlike any other in the nation.
This year, because of public health concerns, many such readings will be impossible. So, statewide TCDLA Declaration reading organizers Robb Fickman of Houston and Chuck Lanehart of Lubbock produced a short video featuring a reading of the Declaration. The readers are criminal defense lawyers from all corners of the state who normally organize celebrations of the Declaration on their respective courthouse steps.
TCDLA hopes you will enjoy this heartfelt and inspiring video, which acknowledges the shortcomings of the Declaration with a reminder that the 1776 signing in Philadelphia was the beginning of a continuum of American progress toward equal rights for all: the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Women's Suffrage Movement, the Civil Rights Movement, and now Black Lives Matter.
Special thanks to Chuck Lanehart and Robb Fickman for organizing and creating this amazing video!
The following two links are to the same video created on behalf of the TCDLA:
TCDLA YouTube Channel
Vimeo Link
The video below is the 2019 reading of the Declaration of Independence by Shelby County Criminal Defense Lawyers:
(From left) The oaths were administered by former DETCOG President Bill Holder to Sabine County Judge Daryl Melton - President, Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison - Vice President, Nacogdoches City Councilman Roy Boldon - President-Elect, and San Augustine County Judge Jeff Boyd - Secretary.
July 2, 2020 – Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison has been sworn in as Vice President of Deep East Texas Council of Governments and Economic Development District (DETCOG). Harbison assumed the post effective July 1.
Other DETCOG officers for the coming year include President Daryl Melton, the Sabine County Judge; President-Elect Roy Boldon of the Nacogdoches City Council; and Secretary Jeff Boyd, San Augustine County Judge. The oaths were administered by former DETCOG President Bill Holder of the Trinity River Authority.
DETCOG is a voluntary association of counties, cities, school districts, river authorities, special districts, and other sustaining members in a 12-county region of Deep East Texas. The region covers an area of 10,383 square miles and has a population of over 381,000. The organization brings together resources of federal, state and local governments to help improve the quality of life for the citizens of Deep East Texas.
July 2, 2020 - The Center Police Department and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center want to thank everyone that came and donated blood during our Emergency Blood Drive. We had a great and wonderful turn out of 33 people. That is a big number to reach during drives, and will be a huge impact to those in need. Thank you to everyone that took the time to come out and show your support and help save lives.
June 30, 2020 - A Community Back to School Bash Immunization Clinic at Aurora Concepts is set for Tuesday, June 30, 2020!
The vaccine clinic is from 8am until 5pm. Please call 936-598-3296 to make an appointment.
Typical Time for Routine Vaccines
- 4 yo entering Kindergarten
- Students entering 7th grade
- Students entering Senior year
Please bring the following: Insurance card (Private insurance, Medicaid or Chips) and Up-to-Date shot record.
No out of pocket expense for 18 and under without insurance or those that have Private insurance, Medicaid or Chips!
The Immunization Clinic at Aurora Concepts is at 233 Hurst St. Suite B, Center, Texas 75935, behind the family practice.
June 29, 2020 - East Lamar Water Supply water quality report for January 1 to December 31, 2019 is now available. East Lamar WSC provides surface water and ground water from the Wilcox Aquifer located in Shelby County. To view the report, click here.
Update: The Census Parade is on its way to your area!
June 25, 2020 - A Census Parade will traverse Shelby County today, June 25th to help raise awareness for the 2020 Census. The vehicle parade will meet at 1:30pm at Walmart, 810 Hurst Street, in Center and leave the parking lot at 2pm. The parade will include Shelby County Elected officials, law enforcement, and community members. The parade route will travel from Center to Timpson, Tenaha, Joaquin, and Shelbyville. The purpose of the Census Parade is to encourage everyone to fill out the Census!
It's not too late to complete your 2020 Census. Visit my2020census.gov to begin!
The 2020 Census is happening now. You can complete your questionnaire online, by phone, or by mail. The 2020 Census asks a few simple questions about you and everyone who was living with you on April 1, 2020.
The results of this once-a-decade count determine the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives. They are also used to draw congressional and state legislative districts.
Over the next decade, lawmakers, business owners, and many others will use 2020 Census data to make critical decisions. The results will show where communities need new schools, new clinics, new roads, and more services for families, older adults, and children.
The results will also inform how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding are allocated to more than 100 programs, including Medicaid, Head Start, block grants for community mental health services, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP.
When you respond to the census, your answers are kept anonymous. They are used only to produce statistics.
The U.S. Census Bureau is bound by law to protect your answers and keep them strictly confidential.
June 24, 2020 - While practicing social distancing, the Piney Woods Photographic Society did not hold their regular monthly meeting this past Saturday. But, while learning from articles and videos posted on their facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/PineyWoodsPhoto/?ref=bookmarks the members did hold a virtual Challenge, "Around Tuit", featuring photos on round or circular objects. The top favorites are shown below, but all the photographs submitted by members may be viewed on the PWPS Flickr Page, https://www.flickr.com/groups/pineywoodsphotographic/.
Hopefully, there will be a July meeting, which will be on the 3rd Saturday in July at the First United Methodist Church, 211 Porter St., Center, TX. from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.. for more information on meetings or membership,contact Billie F. Jones, 936-591-2426 or email billiejones602@gmail.com.
The PWPS is for camera enthusiasts of all skills and interests. Our goal is to help you become a better photographer and give you a place to meet others who share your passion for photography.Featuring programs and activities with information and instruction for all skill levels in an environment of support and cooperation. Visitors are welcome to attend our meetings with or without a member.
June Challenge: "Around Tuit"
1st Place Tie - Donna Holt "Eye of the Turtle"
1st Place Tie - Melvin Henson "Levitation"
2nd Place Tie - Jan Huffman Carter "Mushrooms in the Round"
2nd Place Tie - Bobbie Jean Wood "Guitar Bridge Pins"
3rd Place Tie - Linda Henson "Chevy Tire"
3rd Place Tie - Billie F. Jones "Train Wheels"
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