August 17, 2020 - The Timpson City Council heard from mayor Debra Pate Smith July 21, 2020, about issues involving the Timpson Fire Department and their decision not to comply with requests made by the mayor on behalf of the city.

Mayor Smith explained for the council the city receives notification from the Texas Municipal League (TML) every year in relation to insurance coverage held by the city. 

August 6, 2020 - State Highway 7 East and Loop 500 in Center was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon, August 6, 2020.

August 5, 2020 - The Tenaha Constable Precinct 4 office reports the arrest of a Georgia man on drug charges Tuesday, August 4, 2020.

July 30, 2020 - Tyson Foods in Center was targeted by vandals Wednesday, July 29, 2020, as the sign in front of the processing facility was defaced in the morning.

July 29, 2020 - Site lease agreements between EIP Holdings II, LLC and Shelby County for radio communications were approved during Commissioners Court on July 22, 2020. 

The agreement facilitates the use of a tower owned by EIP Holdings II, LLC for the communications of the Shelby County Sheriff's Department, Road and Bridge Department, Adult Probation Department and the Volunteer fire departments of the county. 

A motion carried to approve the total payment of $17,700 a year to EIP Holdings II, LLC for this lease.