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July 13, 2021 - The International Space Station will be visible over East Texas on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 10:01pm according to Spot the Station website, spotthestation.nasa.gov. The station will be visible fro 7 minutes.
July 13, 2021 - During the year of 2020 with Covid-19 restrictions affecting fundraisers and events, Boos Battle Support Fund was able to distribute over $20,000 to families in need of help during their battle with cancer.
Celeste Lewis shared, "Our foundation means the world to us, and all the families we are able to help along the way. We are so so blessed to be able to have this organization and for our Communities around us that help support this. We couldn’t do it without GOD or you all."
Lewis added thanks for the blessings and support, "God is so good! We would like to thank you all again so very much for showing your love and continued support, because without you all, it wouldn’t happen."
About Boo's Battle Support Fund
Boo's Battle Support Fund was started by the family of Brandi Mills who was diagnosed in February of 2015 with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer at the age of 28. She passed away in June of 2017. They named the non-profit organization they started after Brandi's nickname 'Boo.' All funds raised go to help anyone fighting any type of cancer. With proof of treatment, the organization will help with everyday bills, wigs, travel, etc. According to Boo's Battle Support Fund Facebook page, "When we had her big fundraiser she chose to give to others who were currently fighting cancer so we want to continue her idea and help others in their battle!" For contact information about this organization or to donate, visit https://www.facebook.com/boosbattle/
July 7, 2021 - Shelby County Today is very pleased to announce our team is growing with the addition of Cindy Eubank.
Cindy is a native of Shelby County, a Center High School graduate, and brings 20-plus years in customer service skills to SCT. She has a love for her community and is looking forward to serving Shelby County in this new adventure.
J.J. Ford and Scott Flowers are excited to have Cindy join us. Her experience working with businesses and helping them reach their advertising needs is a valuable asset.
July 4, 2021 - The Senior Nutrition Site hosted a 4th of July Celebration on Friday, July 2nd and had Uncle Sam on site to help with the festivities.
Uncle Sam lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance and then recognized any veterans in attendance. Everyone enjoy a meal which was completed with an American Flag inspired cake. Those dressed in red, white, and blue received prizes for their patriotic attire.
To view more photos from the event, click here.
July 4, 2021 - Shelby County criminal defense lawyers Deck Jones, Jeff Adams, April Prince and Stephen Shires gathered at the front of the Historic Shelby County Courthouse July 2, 2021 to give a ceremonial reading of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights.
The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association has encouraged this annual event since 2016 across the state of Texas.
An audience gathered in front of the courthouse to hear the lawyers recite the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. Although a heavy rain moved in on the event, the lawyers pushed through until they completed their task.
June 28, 2021 - The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association has announced that the United States Declaration of Independence will be read aloud on the front steps of the county courthouses of Texas counties prior to July 4, 2019.
In Shelby County, the Declaration will be read by local criminal defense lawyers, Jeff Adams, Stephen Shires, April Prince and Deck Jones. This will take place at the main entrance to the historic Shelby County Courthouse under the 1885 sign at 12 noon, Friday, July 2, 2021. This year’s reading will also include a reading of the Bill of Rights.
The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association is proud to participate in protecting the rights of all persons in this country. Everyone is invited to come by and help celebrate the 245th anniversary of our nation’s independence.
For more information, please contact Deck Jones at 936-598-5737.
July 2, 2021 - The Senior Nutrition Site will be celebrating Independence Day with chili dogs, beans, salad, and cake! Come join us for fun, food, and fellowship TODAY, July 2nd. Feeling Patriotic? Show your patriotism by dressing in your best Red, White, and Blue outfits. There will be prizes handed out for the Most Patriotic Person!
The celebration will be TODAY, July 2, 2021, at 11:00 am. The Senior Nutrition Site is open from 9-2. Seniors 60 and older are welcomed to attend. For more information, please call Darlene Mitchell at 936-598-7768.
June 30, 2021 - Tenaha Businessmen’s Club along with American Legion 520 will hold their annual Independence Day Celebration on the 4th of July at Tenaha ISD Raymond Jackson stadium. The gates will open at 7pm, entertainment begins at 8pm, with fireworks around 9pm.
Free for all, bring a chair or sit in the bleachers. All welcome.
June 29, 2021 - This week marks a huge milestone for owner, Ray Jones as they celebrate the 60 year relationship between Ford Credit and Center Motor Company.
CMC was founded by Ray's dad, Marlin Jones Sr. in 1951 as a Lincoln/Mercury Dealership located in downtown Center. And just like his father before him, Ray's children, Marlin and Kevin have both followed in his footsteps. Today, the family business is still going strong in it's new, larger location on Hurst St.
Great business relationships, are built on a foundation of trust, integrity and common goals. Throughout the years together, they have worked side by side, ensuring the continued success of the organization despite numerous industry changes.
Center Motor Company is among a small number of dealers who have achieved this impressive milestone and they will continue to work together to further strengthen this highly valued relationship.
Ray and his family would also like to thank all of their customers both past and present for continuing to support a true hometown business.
Submitted by Leslie Leathers
June 29, 2021 - Of the 16 million men and women who served in World War II there were 325,574 alive in 2020 (US Department of Veterans Affairs). The average age of the WW II Veteran is approximately 93 with the last of America’s “Greatest Generation” to be gone in the next 25 years.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8904 and Auxiliary feel it is important to honor those still living while we can. We have taken on the project to identify those from Shelby County still living and honor them on V J (Victory over Japan) Day, September 2, 2021, seventy-six years following the surrender of Japan. Details of the program will be announced later.
The criteria to be a World War II honoree is:
(1) Be alive as of June 29, 2021.
(2) Be born in Shelby County (can now be living elsewhere).
(3) If not a native of Shelby County be living in Shelby County now.
(4) Having served in the military during the period December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946.
(5) Received an honorable discharge.
Note: December 31, 1946 is the date that then President Harry Truman declared hostilities were over and is recognized in the United States as the end of WW II. Any veteran identified as an honoree that passes before VJ Day will remain as such.
We are asking family members to help us in the identification process. Some proof of service will be required such as a discharge. If you have a living World War II Veteran in your family that meets the criteria above please contact Post Quartermaster Larry Hume, 936-332-0349; email: chiefhume95@gmail.com.
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