Saturday Activities: Historic Courthouse Open, Rio Theatre Matinee, Pool Time

July 20, 2018 - Saturday activites happening in Center, Texas.

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas will have the Historic Courthouse open Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 10am until 4pm for tours of the courthouse. The DRT will also have the traveling trunk at the courthouse which has a wide variety of items pioneers would have used daily during the time of the Republic of Texas, 1836 to Feb 19, 1846.

The Rio Theatre will also a Saturday matinee on July 21st at 1:30pm. Showing is Incredibles 2.

What-A-Melon Festival Seed Spitting, Speed Eating Contest Results

July 19, 2018 (Photos) - The What-A-Melon Festival seed spitting and speed eating contest results are below:

East Texas What-A-Melon Festival Pageant Results

Joaquin, Tenaha Citizens Attend Joaquin Council Meeting Concerning Joint-Policing

July 17, 2018 - Citizens from Joaquin and Tenaha attended the Joaquin City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 primarily because of item 8 on the agenda - discussion on Inter-local agreement between the City of Joaquin and City of Tenaha with respect to Joint Policing.

Chavez a 3-Peat, Lawson 1st Time Winner at What-A-Melon 5K (Updated)

July 14, 2018 (Album1, Album2) - Runners braved the Texas heat to run/walk and raise money for the Shelby County Cancer Fund on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the 7th Annual What-A-Melon Run 5K and Walk.

Olivia Johnson Wins 1st Place in Largest Melon Contest; Over $5,000 in Prize Money Given

Largest Watermelon Winners

Tenaha Independence Day Celebration 2018

Christine Mahan Guest of Honor at Museum Open House; World War I Exhibit

Seated (from left) Christine Mahan and her sister surrounded by fellow museum volunteers. Standing: David Whitlock, Leonard Irish, Teddy Hopkins, Venora McSwain, Pharbreece Havis, Vickie Martin, and Peaches Conway.

Relay for Life Raises Nearly $50,000

The Center Noon Lions Club represented by Jim Sawyer and Danny Paul Windham made a special donation of $1,000 which was accepted by Parfait.

SC Young Professionals Network Summer Cookout Today

June 21, 2018 - The Shelby County Young Professionals Network (YPN) is hosting a Summer Cookout sponsored by Center Glass on Thursday, June 21st at Hawkeye Hunting Club. Come enjoy grilled hamburgers and hotdogs and bring your favorite card or board games! The event is free and starts at 5:30pm.

Rain is in the forecast but it won't stop the YPN from having a great time!

Shelby County Today

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