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August 23, 2021 - Angel Baylor passed away on Thursday, August 19th unexpectedly due to complications from COVID 19. A benefit account has been set up at Shelby Savings Bank to help offset the cost of medical bills and funeral expenses.
Angel was the loving wife of Wes Baylor and an amazing mother of their two beautiful girls. Angel loved life, loved her family and loved her friends. We, as a family, appreciate the kindness that you have extended to us. Know that your support means everything to us as we navigate this painful time.
Donations may be made to the following:
PayPal - all4angelsgirls@yahoo.com
Venmo - all4angelsgirls@yahoo.com
Tonya Eubank 936-590-6987
Thank you again for your support during this time. Please keep our family in your prayers.
August 20, 2021 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society (PWPS) will be holding their regular monthly meeting Saturday, August 21, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church, 211 Porter Street, Center, Texas from 9am to 12 noon. The monthly challenge will be on photographs highlighting "Reflections." There will also be a workshop on Macro Photography. Visitors are invited to attend For more information on meetings or memberships text or call Billie Jones, 936-591-2426.
Billie Jones is also the photography coordinator for the East Texas Poultry Festival Photography Exhibit and wants everyone to get their photographs ready to submit September 18, 2021. For more information about the ETPF Photography, text or call Billie Jones, 936-591-2426. Click here for ETPF Photography Show Rules and Entry Form.
August 19, 2021 - After a large number of nominations, the CHS Alumni Association Committee has selected local attorney, John Griffin (Class of 1972) as our 2021 Hall of Honor recipient!
The Hall of Honor Award will be presented to John on Saturday, September 4th during the Annual Alumni Association Celebration (doors open at 9am, celebration is from 10am-11am at the Windham Civic Center).
John Griffin graduated from Center High School in May of 1972 with the distinction of being the Highest Ranking Boy of the class. He left to attend the University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government. He then attended law school at South Texas College of Law where he received his law degree. John then returned to Center, where he began practicing law with his father and brother until 2012, at which time he began his retirement.
Locally, John has worked tirelessly with teachers, counselors, and administrators to insure that every child in Shelby County had a chance to enter a university, college, or institution of higher learning to further their education. In fact, he was awarded a Roughrider Scholarship in his name for his work and fundraising skills. John was also instrumental, along with other individuals, in getting a scholarship endowment funded to benefit numerous students over many years.
John has served in a number of positions over the years including the MHMR Auxiliary, Shelby County Child Advocacy Board, and CISD School Board. He also served as a Youth Counselor for the United Methodist Youth Fellowship for over 22 years and was a member of various church committees. John was a member of the University of Texas President's Association and was proud to serve as Guardian Ad Litem for numerous children in the court system.
Please join us in congratulating John Griffin ('72) on becoming the 2021 CHS Hall of Honor recipient!
August 14, 2021 - The Shop in Tenaha held a Back to School Bash August 6, 2021, for area students getting ready to return to school.
Cliff Lloyd, owner of The Shop, gathered donations from the community to help support the event, and give the students a final fun event before returning to school.
Lloyd provided a DJ playing an extensive musical selection, and plenty of free food for all attending.
During the evening, everyone was given a ticket for a drawing and Lloyd handed out eight restaurant gift cards as well as two prize baskets.
Sponsors for the event were Cliff Lloyd owner of The Shop; Desmond and Mona Steadman; Bennie Mitchell; and Tenaha Police Chief Scott Burkhalter.
Pictured are (from left) Paul Ragan, Alan Ricketson, Keith Jefferson, Sammy Arnold, and Bobby Smith.
August 13, 2021 - Sam Samford Masonic Lodge #149 answered the call Wednesday, August 4, 2021, when they delivered pallets of water.
The lodge members discussed the need of public safety organizations in the area who help people in the community being in need of water supplies.
H&S Grocery store and Brookshire Brothers in Center each donated a pallet of water to the cause. Lodge members traveled to each location and distributed each of the pallets to the Center Fire Department and the Shelby County Sheriff's Department.
Sam Samford Lodge #149 members who participated in the distribution were Worshipful Master Alan Ricketson; Paul Ragan, Sammy Arnold; and Keith Jefferson.
Click image to enlarge. Photos submitted by Paola Rangel.
August 12, 2021 - The Shelbyville Dragons Football team's practice on Thursday was an unconventional form of conditioning. Head Coach Jerred Wallace has a broader approach to football which includes practicing community service with the objective of becoming better people because of football.
Coach Wallace explained the reason for the community service project, "A little bit of what we did today is a community service project - Dragons give back. We are going to come out and support our community. We want the support from them when we are competing in our events. We just want to show our love to the community that we want to be a part and do things that are going to help out in our community."
The team worked together to make Shelbyville look better by collecting an estimated 15 bags of trash from downtown. The coaches state this is a labor they want to continue in the following years as they see this as a part of being part of the community.
August 11, 2021 - Cottonwood Market in Tenaha held a ribbon cutting event Thursday, July 8 with members of the Tenaha Businessman's Club as well as other community representatives to welcome the business to the community.
Amanda Treat, Tenaha City Secretary, welcomed the business on behalf of the City of Tenaha and introduced the owner Kimberly Jones as well as inviting her to talk about her business.
Jones says she is looking forward to meeting all of the people that come by the market. She has spaces available for anyone looking for affordable retail space.
"We've had so many people that were just glad to see this back open," said Jones. "People that used to come here and have missed coming here, so that is exciting for me."
Cottonwood Market is located at 100 North Center Street in Tenaha, Texas 75974.
For more information call 936-591-7761.
August 9, 2021 - Aurora Concepts is pleased to welcome Mandy Brantley, Family Nurse Practitioner to their Center, Texas office located at 233 Hurst Street.
Mandy has been a Shelby county resident for over 20 years and is excited to be serving the community in which she resides. Many of you probably know Mandy's parents, Jackie and Judy Hilton, who were both educators for Center ISD many years ago.
Mandy graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in biology and psychology. She then attended Panola Junior College and attained her registered nurse license in 2006. Mandy worked as a medical/surgical nurse for many years and wanted to continue her education. She returned to SFASU, attaining her bachelor's degree of nursing in 2013 and her master's degree in 2021.
Mandy is married to Dr. Matthew Brantley and they reside here in Center, Texas with their corgi, Juno.
Mandy is excited to continue her nursing career in her hometown, and she is looking forward to helping you with all your healthcare needs. Call Aurora Concepts at 936-591-8171 to schedule your appointment today. Walk-ins welcome!
August 9, 2021 - It's back to school time and Shelby County has two schools starting back to school in one week! See the first day of school schedule below. Click each school to view their 2021-2022 calendar.
Center Christian Academy - Starts back Monday, August 9
Joaquin ISD - Starts back Monday, August 9
Center ISD - Starts back Wednesday, August 11
Tenaha ISD - Starts back Thursday, August 12
Shelbyville ISD - Starts back Monday, August 16
Timpson ISD - Starts back Wednesday, August 18
Excelsior ISD - Starts back Monday, August 23
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August 6, 2021 - I am seeking information on my great-grandfather, David Austin Webb, who moved from Timpson to Nacogdcohes County in 1908. Would like to know where his homeplace was in Timpson or any other information you might have? Please call 936-554-8580.
Mike Worsham (Nacogdoches)
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