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Around Town
June 10, 2026 - In recognition of June being National Safety month, Walmart in Center held a Safety Day event in the garden center.
Emergency personnel with the Center Fire Department, Shelby County Sheriff’s Department, Texas Game Wardens, Allegiance Ambulance Service and the U.S. Coast Guard attended the event on June 5.
June 6, 2026 - VFW Post 8904 Veterans gathered with members of the community at the Shelby County Veterans Memorial in honor of D-Day on its 82nd anniversary, June 5, 2026.
Derrick Roberts, Post Commander, opened the ceremony and offered an opening prayer.
“We’re here to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of [one of] the most important days of our country's history, commonly known as D-Day, coded name Operation Overlord, and D-Day was the turning point in World War II.”
June 6, 1944, saw the start of the largest air, sea and land operation in military history.
“On December the 6 1943, President Roosevelt appointed General Dwight D. Eisenhower as the commander of the cross-channel operation. On D-Day, the Allies landed around 156,000 troops of which 73,000 were Americans,” said Roberts. “It’s hard to conceive the epic scope of the decisive battle that foreshadowed the end of Hitler’s dream of Nazi domination."
Pictured are (from left) Larry Hume, Post Adjutant; Brenda Lucas; Shirley Shofner; Theresa Hume; Dylan Roberts; Amelia Redd; Jan Ramsey; Kenneth Ramsey, VFW Post member; Mary Roberts, Post Quartermaster; and Derrick Roberts, Post Commander.
Roberts continued, "Operation Overlord was the largest air, land and sea operation undertaken before or since June 6, 1944 and the landing included over 5,000 ships, 11,000 airplanes and over 150,000 service members."
Roberts explained that after years of meticulous planning and seemingly endless training for the Allied forces it all came down to, "imagine on that day the boat ramp goes down, then you jump, swim, run, crawl to the cliffs.”
Many of the first young men, of whom most had not yet reached 20 years of age, entered the surf carrying 80 pounds of equipment, as they faced over 200 yards of beach before reaching the first natural feature offering any protection.
“Blanketed by small arms fire and bracketed by artillery, they found themselves in hell,” said Roberts. “When it was over, the Allied forces had suffered nearly 10,000 casualties and more than 4,000 were dead. Yet, somehow due to planning and preparation and due to the valor and the sacrifice of the Allied forces, Europe had been breached.”
Roberts shared that there’s no official casualty figure for D-Day, and the total Allied casualties for D-Day are estimated at 10,000 with US Forces having lost over 6,600 men. Five beaches used as entry points were code named Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword.
Those presented participated in reading aloud names of those from Shelby County who were involved in the operation on D-Day.
Kenneth Ramsey, VFW Post 8904 member, placed the memorial wreath upon the Shelby County Veterans Memorial, and Taps was played as presented by Mary Roberts, Post Quartermaster.
Amelia Redd traveled all the way from Kentucky to visit with her grandmother Mary Roberts, Derrick Roberts and Dylan Roberts. Pictured are (from left) Mary Roberts, Amelia Redd, Dylan Roberts and Derrick Roberts.
June 5, 2026 - Center Garden Club members participated in their annual plant sale on the Center square June 5, 2026.
They had all variety of plants available for purchase and were there for the early half of the day.
The Center Garden Club was first established in 1955 and is constantly active in beautifying the community and educating on horticulture.
Y’all will be howling over our Blue Moon Adoption Special!
June 1, 2026 - From today through June 7, 2026, all adoptions are just $31 per animal—and Happy Tails Adaption Center (HTAC) is throwing in a FREE microchip to help keep your new best friend safe! There’s never been a better time to add a furry family member to your pack. Come meet your new best friend and help a deserving pet find their forever home.
- May 31 – June 7, 2026
- $31 Adoptions
- FREE Microchip Included
HTAC is located at 667 Texas Highway 7 East, Center, Texas 75935. Connect with them online at https://happytailstexas.org/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/people/Happy-Tails-Adoption-Center-HTAC-Shelby-County-Animal-Shelter/100091480996592/
June 1, 2026 - The Ribbon Cutting for Mind Your Biscuits with owner Katelyn Wilburn has been postponed. Once a new date has been selected, the ribbon cutting announcement will be updated.
May 26, 2026 - Please join Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and Mind Your Biscuits owner, Katelyn Wilburn, at a New Business Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, June 3rd at 11:00am at the Chamber office on the downtown square.
Katelyn Wilburn, owner of Mind Your Biscuits makes delicious cookies, specialty breads, rolls and biscuits, all home baked and made from scratch. She also offers sugar free, gluten free and keto options.
Everyone is encouraged to attend and show their support for local business. Guests can enjoy fresh baked treats, meet Katelyn and help celebrate this new business.
For more information follow mindyourbiscuitsbakingco on social media or call 936-652-4039.
We are so excited to welcome Katelyn and Mind Your Biscuits as a Chamber member. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Ribbon Cutting.
Pictured are (from left) Robert Hall and Derrick Roberts.
May 30, 2026 - Shelby County Memorial VFW Post 8904 have spent a portion of the day on Saturday, May 30, 2026, to distribute Buddy Poppies at Walmart on Hurst Street.
The post receives donations that are used to take care of the unexpected needs of Shelby County Veterans, and to ensure they receive the support they deserve.
Donations can also be mailed directly to P.O. Box 53, Center, Texas 75935.
Pictured are (from left) Larry “Dude” Jones, Erik Choron and Ike Reeves.
May 29, 2026 - The Senior Nutrition Site in Center announces the upcoming activities and lunch menu for the Senior Nutrition Site below:
Activities
- Wednesday, June 3: Bingo at 10:00 AM
Lunch Menu
- Monday, June 1: Breakfast (Eggs, Bacon, and Fruit)
- Tuesday, June 2: Beef Fritters, Potato, Mixed Vegetables, Salad, and Dessert
- Wednesday, June 3: Tater Tot Casserole, Green Beans, Roll, Salad, and Dessert
- Thursday, June 4: Baked Chicken, Northern Beans, Squash, Roll, Salad, and Dessert
- Friday, June 5: Hamburger, French Fries, Lettuce, Tomato, and Dessert
Meal Pricing
- Seniors 60+ (Dine-In): $6.00
- Senior Take-Out: $8.00
- Non-Seniors/Guests: $10.00
- Note: Tea is included with all meals.
We invite companies to join us for lunch or place take-out orders. To ensure your meals are ready in advance, please call 936-598-7768 for to-go orders.
Please remember that no outside food is permitted at the Senior Nutrition Site. We strive to provide a warm and welcoming environment for senior citizens to enjoy fellowship, games, and learning opportunities. All proceeds directly support our senior feeding programs.
For more information, please contact Darlene Mitchell, Director of Senior Programs.
May 27, 2026 - Pine Grove Nursing Center is excited to announce our 2026 Summer Blood Drive! We invite you to join us in making a life-saving difference in our community on June 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM located at Pine Grove Nursing Center 246 Haley Dr., Center, TX 75935.
We are proud to partner with Gulf Coast Blood, who will be on-site and responsible for collecting all blood donations.
Donating blood is a simple yet powerful way to help others, and your contribution could save lives. To reserve your spot, please see the attached flyer and scan the QR code to sign up.
Helpful reminders for the day of donation:
Eat a healthy meal before you arrive
Drink plenty of fluids
Bring a valid photo ID
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to a Pine Grove team member—we’re happy to help!
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you there!
May 27, 2026 - Following the meeting of the Shelby County Commissioners’ Court held May 27, 2026, representatives with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter #83 out of Nacogdoches presented a bullet proof vest to Chris Davis, Courthouse Security Officer.
Representatives with the DAV were Commander Christopher P. Borel, and Richard Lundie.
May 26, 2026 - The 2026 Summer Reading/Discovery Program at the Fannie Brown Booth Library will kick off on Thursday, May 28th. We have some really great programs planned for the summer. So come by the Library anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Thursday to pick up summer packs and schedules.
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