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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!
December 1, 2023 - Santa’s Christmas Parade which will be held on Saturday, December 2nd beginning at 6:00pm. The Parade is presented by High Roller Wells. The theme for this year’s parade is “A Fairy Tale Christmas.”
Categories for the 2023 Parade will include: Individuals, Schools, Businesses, Churches and Civic Organizations. Judges will award cash prizes to the top three places in each category. The Float Competition Sponsor is the City of Center. The Sponsor for the Grand Marshal is Dazzle Me Pink and Blue. Silver Sponsors are Farmers State Bank, Holiday Nursing & Rehabilitation and Specter, Inc.
For more information contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936-598-3682 or email info@shelbycountychamber.com.
November 28, 2023 - Timpson area Chamber of Commerce and the Timpson community welcomes their new business Kings Korner. Last Friday on November 24 was an exciting day in our community. The King's Korner ribbon-cutting welcomed the grand opening of this business featuring a big selection of home decor, baby and bridal gifts, Christmas gift items and much more. While exciting shoppers checked out the store front, ranch hands and farmers were busy purchasing feed and other needs.
This new business has something for everyone even the children enjoyed seeing Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.
Timpson area Chamber of Commerce is proud to have this business in our community and thanks all of the community for showing up.
King’s Korner is located at 1727 Hwy 59 N, Timpson, TX, 75975.
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