November 7, 2025 - The community is invited to attend a Stephen F. Austin State University tennis clinic and exhibition, featuring the Southland Conference Champion LadyJacks, at Center High School tennis courts on November 12th at 5pm.
This fun and educational event is a great opportunity for the Center High School tennis team, parents and community members to learn from collegiate athletes and coaches.
October 28, 2025 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are pleased to welcome NacSpace as a new member and invite the community to join in celebrating with a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, November 13th at 10am at the Chamber office on the Center downtown square.
October 7, 2025 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors invite the community to celebrate the One Year Anniversary of Chapter 31 Books, the newest Chamber member, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on October 14th at 11am.
October 6, 2025 - The 49th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival was a huge success! Thank you to all our sponsors, volunteers, and the community for your support.
I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to the Center Police Department as well as to our other local law enforcement agencies, the Sheriff’s Office and State Troopers, for their outstanding service during this year’s Festival. Their presence, professionalism and dedication helped ensure a safe and enjoyable weekend for all attendees.
September 15, 2025 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Ambassadors are proud to welcome the newest Chamber member, Elite Hospice and Palliative Care. A New Member Ribbon Cutting for Elite Hospice and Palliative Care will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 1pm, at A Pineywoods located at 919 Nacogdoches highway. Community member and healthcare partners are invited to join the Ribbon Cutting.
August 29, 2025 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce held a Welcome Party to introduce and welcome the 2025 East Texas Poultry Festival Queen’s Court. Reigning Queen, Lillian Chisenhall, joined the 2025 Court.
The upcoming schedule, pageant rules and guidelines were reviewed. The Queen’s Court program has a month long schedule of events including a Social, Girls Giving Back and a Red Carpet party as part of the enrichment program for the princesses and their escorts prior to the scholarship Coronation.