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Around Town
December 17, 2023 - St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church held their annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession Sunday, December 10, 2023 on the Center square.
Dance were performed on the square leading up to the procession traveling their route to the church located at 717 FM 2974. They also offered prayer before the procession began its journey. The group gathered on the inside of the square around the Historic 1885 Shelby County Courthouse beside the historic jail (Shelby County Chamber of Commerce). The procession then traveled down Nacogdoches Street to Wheeler Avenue where they continued across Hurst Street and down Arcadia Drive (FM 138) before turning onto FM 2974 to the location of the church.
Center Police Department officers provided traffic control through town and then for the remainder of their route.
December 14, 2023 - The Excelsior ISD Choir performed Christmas carols at the Shelby County Historic Courthouse on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison welcomed the attendees, of which there were many, to the event. She explained there have been ongoing renovations in progress at the courthouse and she invited everyone to take a look after the choir’s performance.
At the completion of the singing Judge Harbison thanked the members of the William Carroll Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas who are the docents of the courthouse and who decorated it for Christmas. She also thanked Tim Verner, the choir teacher and director.
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December 11, 2023 - Sam Samford Lodge #149 delivered a pallet of water to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department on November 28, 2023.
The lodge members seek to support local public safety organizations with needed water, and they were able to make this donation via the generous contribution of H&S Grocery in Center.
Lodge members Paul Ragan, and Sammy Arnold received the pallet of water loaded on their trailer and made their way to the Sheriff’s Department where the delivery was unloaded by Sheriff’s Department trusties.
Pictured are (from left): Derrick McCollister, Jeremy Turner, Paul Ragan, Debbie Gregg, Sheriff’s Department Investigator Kevin Sage, and Sammy Arnold.
December 11, 2023 - (Photo Album) - The Timpson Lighted Christmas Parade hosted by the Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce was held Saturday, December 9, 2023, on the Timpson square.
The street was lined with people excited to see the brightly lit floats, and vehicles.
Parade trophies were awarded following the parade and they are as follows:
- Best walking or riding group - Timpson HS Marching Band
- Best Lighted/themed Float - First Assembly of God
- Best overall float - Hilburn’s Country Greenhouse
December 11, 2023 - VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary would like to thank Center Elementary Principal Crystal Chisenhall for arranging our visit on December 8 to honor fourth grade teacher Melissa Munoz as our Post Teacher of the Year. Melissa also recently won the District 19 competition and will now compete at the state level. We enjoyed presenting her awards in front of her students.
From left: Post Member Derrick Roberts, Melissa Munoz, Post Commander Richard Lundie, and Post Member Mary Roberts
December 8, 2023 (Order Form) - Shelby County Outreach Ministries is starting our annual Letter From Santa fundraiser!
Each letter is $10 and will include a letter from Santa with the child's name and an ornament that will remind them that Jesus is the reason for the season.
Order forms and money need to be turned in by Monday, December 11th.
All proceeds will go to feeding the hungry and assisting the needy in Shelby County. For more information, please call 936-598-4990.
December 7, 2023 - The University of Texas at Tyler will recognize fall 2023 degree candidates during fall 2023 Commencement on December 7.
Andre' Hunter from Joaquin, Texas, has earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree which will be presented in a ceremony on Friday, December 8 at 1pm in the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center.
April Ramsey from Timpson, Texas, has earned a Bachelor of Science in Education degree which will be presented in a ceremony on Saturday, December 9 at 9am in the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center.
All Ceremony Information, Dates, Times:
in the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center
Friday, December 8, 2023
9:00am CST - School of Nursing
1:00pm CST - College of Arts and Sciences and School of Health Professions
Saturday, December 9, 2023
9:00am CST - College of Education and Psychology and College of Engineering
1:00pm CST - Soules College of Business
December 4, 2023 - Operation Blue Santa would like to thank everyone who came out and enjoyed Cookies & Cocoa with Santa with us on Sunday, December 3. We had a great turn out, and everyone had a wonderful time. We had about 100 kids come through and get their pictures with Santa, along with enjoying Cocoa, and lots of cookies, cupcakes, and donuts. The kids were able to decorate their own cookies, ornaments, and also color pictures for Santa.
At the close of the event, we also did our drawing for the Toy Drive raffle. The winner of the 32 in TV, $100 Ivan Smith Gift card, and Christmas Goody basket was Enedina Akins. Thank you everyone for your toy donations. Santa will be soon checking his list, and filling those bags.
December 4, 2023 (Photo Album) - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Committee announces the winners of the 2023 Annual Santa’s Christmas Parade, which was held this past Saturday, December 2nd. The theme for the parade was “A Fairy Tale Christmas.”
Winners by Category are:
Individual First Place Winner
Individual Category: 1st Place – Matt Carrington
School Category First Place Winner
School Category:
1st Place – Center High School Marching Band
2nd Place – CHS Varsity Cheerleaders
3rd Place – CHS Chaparrals
Church Category First Place Winner
Church Category:
1st Place – St. Therese Catholic Church
2nd Place – Hillcrest Baptist Church
3rd Place – Neuville Baptist Church Civic
Organization Category First Place Winner
Organization Category:
1st Place – Center Girl Scout Troup #102175
2nd Place – Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department
3rd Place – East Texas Disciples Christian Motorcyclist Association
Business Category First Place Winner
Business Category:
1st Place – Chop Shop Salon
2nd Place – Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center
3rd Place – McDonald’s O’Reilly Group
Overall Best in Show – St. Therese Catholic Church
Thank you to all our sponsors:
High Roller Wells, Presenting Sponsor
City of Center, Float Competition Sponsor
Dazzle Me Pink and Blue, Grand Marshal Sponsor
Silver Sponsors: Farmers State Bank; Holiday Nursing and Rehabilitation; and Specter, Inc.
Thank you to the Center Police Department for assisting with traffic. Thank you to the Center Fire Department for transporting the City of Center City Council and Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department for transporting Santa Claus.
We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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