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Texas History: Convention of 1836 Ends in Haste as Mexican Army Approaches

March 17, 2024 - The Texas State Historical Association offers ‘Texas Day by Day’ history summary with today, March 17th, highlighting the Convention of 1836 breaking up in a hurry.

Ambassadors Gather at Family Traditions Southern Eatery for Relocation Ribbon Cutting

Texas History: Remember the Alamo

“Remember the Alamo”

March 6, 2024 - The Texas State Historical Association offers ‘Texas Day by Day’ history summary with today, March 6th, highlighting the fall of the Alamo to the Mexican Army.

Shelby County Races Decided Today! Polls Open 7-7pm

March 5, 2024 - Did you know all local Shelby County Races will be decided today in the March 5th Primary Election?

Shelby County Livestock Sale Underway; Results Updated During Auction (8:41pm)

March 2, 2024 - The 2024 Shelby County Livestock sale is underway at the John D. Windham Civic Center and results will be updated as the auction progresses. The results are unofficial and official results will be published once they are available.

Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Deleite Welcomes New Owner Yeraldy Rico

March 1, 2024 - A new owner ribbon cutting event for Deleite was well attended by the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and other community members on Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

Shelby County Hosts Over 200 Youth in 4-H District 5 Food Challenge

Center's Retha Swindell to be Inducted into Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame

February 22, 2024 - Center's basketball trailblazer, Retha Swindell, will be inducted into the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, February 24, 2024 in Dallas. Swindell is a 1975 graduate of Center High School and is a 2014 Center Hall of Honor Award Recipient.

Panola College Hosting a Senior Activity Supply Drive

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2024 March Primary Sample Ballots

February 20, 2024 - Early voting in the 2024 March 5th Primary Elections began Tuesday at the Center Community House, 423 San Augustine Street, Center, Texas 75935. Early voting hours of operation are as follows:

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