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December 27, 2024 - New Year’s Eve is a time to celebrate the start of a new year and fireworks are a great way to kick it off with a bang!
Safety Tips from the National Council on Fireworks Safety:
- Obey all local laws regarding the use of fireworks.
- Know your fireworks; read the cautionary labels and performance descriptions before igniting.
- A responsible adult SHOULD supervise all firework activities. Never give fireworks to children.
- Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Save your alcohol for after the show.
- Wear safety glasses when shooting fireworks.
- Light one firework at a time and then quickly move away.
- Use fireworks OUTDOORS in a clear area; away from buildings and vehicles.
- Never relight a “dud” firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
- Always have a bucket of water and charged water hose nearby.
- Never carry fireworks in your POCKET or shoot them into METAL or GLASS containers.
- Do not experiment with homemade fireworks.
- Dispose of spent fireworks by wetting them down and place in a metal trash can away from any building or combustible materials until the next day.
And remember, ALCOHOL AND FIREWORKS DON’T MIX!
Educate yourselves on the safe and responsible use of fireworks and have a Safe and Happy New Year!
Recommended link: How to Photograph Fireworks (PhotographyLife.com)
December 21, 2024 - (Photo Album) - The square in Tenaha was the site of the 2024 Tenaha Lighted Christmas Parade on December 21, 2024, presented by Tenaha Together.
Citizens gathered on the square just before 6pm and the parade got rolling with a variety of participants throughout.
December 20, 2024 - The 1885 Historic Courthouse will be closed from now until the new year. It will open for tours in 2025 starting Thursday, January 9, 2024. The courthouse tour schedule in 2025 will be Thursdays and Fridays from 1pm until 4:00pm. Tours on closed days or tours for groups of 8 or more are available with a minimum of 1 week advance notice needed.
For more information, visit 1885Courthouse.com.
Happy New Year from the William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas!
Center Volunteer Fire Department representatives holding the check surrounded by Portacool Employees. Photos submitted by Portacool.
December 20, 2024 - Portacool, LLC made donations to two local organization. The Center Volunteer Fire Department was presented with $5,000 and Noble Children's Services was presented with socks.
A company representative shared, "Portacool is proud to give back to our community this holiday season through a couple of recent initiatives. Portacool donated to the Center Volunteer Fire Department, recognizing their unwavering dedication to keeping our community safe. Additionally, we hosted a sock drive for Noble Children's Services to help provide warmth and comfort to the children of Shelby County. At Portacool, we believe in giving back and strengthening our community, especially during this special time of year."
Noble Children's Serives with Portacool Employees. Photos submitted by Portacool.
December 20, 2024 - Midwestern State University recognized 1,080 honor students for the Fall 2024 semester and Kathy Luna of Center was among those recognized. She made the Provost's Honor Roll and is majoring in Radiologic Technology.
The President's Honor Roll included 368 students, the Provost's Honor Roll included 328 students and the Dean's Honor Roll included 382 students.
A student who completes 12 hours in one semester with no grade lower than A (4.0) will be included on the President's Honor Roll. The student cannot have semester grades of I, WF or NC.
A student who completes 12 hours in one semester with a grade point average of 3.75 to 3.99 and no grade lower than C will be included on the Provost's Honor Roll. The student cannot have semester grades of I, WF or NC.
A student who completes a 12 hours in one semester with a grade point average of 3.50 to 3.74 and no grade lower than C will be included on the Dean's Honor Roll. The student cannot have semester grades of I, WF or NC.
Photo submitted by Portacool
December 19, 2024 - Portacool, LLC donated $5,000 to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 in Center, Texas with CEO Ben Wulf making the presentation. The company for many years has supported veterans who have served our country and shown appreciation for their service and sacrifice by way of donations and luncheons.
A company representative shared, "At Portacool, giving back to our community is at the heart of everything we do. We proudly support the Shelby County VFW Post 8904 with a meaningful donation to honor their dedication to serving our veterans and preserving their legacy. We must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them. Thank you for your service to this great country."
December 19, 2024 - Scrap Happy Quilters recently delivered 62 quilts to Focused Care at Center residents. Scrap Happy Quilters meet the 1st Saturday of the month at the James/Antioch Community House. They are a small group, who love to quilt and share their work to bring joy, happiness, and smiles to the community.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Focused Care at Center!
December 17, 2024 - (Photo Album) - Excelsior ISD Choir members, and Tim Verner, were once again the headliner at the 1885 Shelby County Historic Courthouse for the second year running on December 16, 2024 during an open house event.
The presentation was held in the courtroom on the second floors, and Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison welcomed the children who made up the choir and then she addressed the audience.
“We are so excited that we’re having our second annual Christmas caroling from Excelsior School,” said Judge Harbison. “So glad to have you here today to hear these beautiful kids sing beautiful songs of Christmas.”
The audience was treated to several classic Christmas carols including “Blue Christmas,” “Jingle Bells,”Oh, Christmas Tree,” and many more.
The event was hosted by the William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, who are also the docents of the courthouse, and who decorated the courthouse for the holiday season.
Judge Harbison thanked the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce for their help and stated that without them the event couldn't have happened.
After the singing was complete, the choir was invited to the lower floor for cookies and punch.
December 16, 2024 - The Tenaha Business' Men's Club celebrated their end of the year banquet Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Tenaha ISD Cafetorium.
Shelby County Attorney John Price was the guest speaker with awards given to Don Dial for Citizen of the Year and Bro. Bill Homes for Distinguished Service Award.
The Tenaha Business's Men's Club meets every second Thursday of the month at 11:30am at the City Hall Community Room.
December 16, 2024 - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 presented Teacher of the Year Awards last week to three teachers. Each was given a framed certificate and a check for $200.
- Pre-K to grade 5, Mayra Lopez, Center Elementary School.
- Jr. High School, grades 6 to 8, Amanda Freeman, Joaquin Jr. High School.
- High School, grades 9 to 12, Heaven Umbrell, Joaquin High School.
Teacher of the Year Mayra Lopez in the middle with VFW members L-R, Jr. Vice Derrick Roberts, Quartermaster Mary Roberts, Post Commander Mike Wulf, and life member Ray Miller.
Teacher of the Year Amanda Freeman with her students and VFW Post Commander Mike Wulf and life member Ray Miller. Assistant Principal April Gates on the far left.
Teacher of the Year Heaven Umbrell with her students and Assistant Principal April Gates on the far right. Post life member Ray Miller to the left of Umbrell and Post Commander Mike Wulf to the right of Umbrell.
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