July 4, 2020 - A recent tradition in Shelby County since 2016, and across Texas, has been the reading of the Declaration of Independence by local criminal defense lawyers on or around Independence Day. 

The most recent Tenaha City Council meeting held Monday, June 22, 2020 was well attended with just over 30 people in the room at one time. 

June 23, 2020 - The Joaquin City Council met Tuesday, June 16, 2020, immediately following the Public Safety Corporation meeting and followed through with approving the decision of the Public Safety Corporation to officially place the new fire department substation in the name of the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department.

A motion carried to relenquish all responsibility to the Public Safety Committee of the fire substation 2.

June 20, 2020 - A Black Lives Matter Juneteenth Rally is being held on the City of Center grounds today, June 20, 2020. 

June 18, 2020 - An 18-wheeler is blocking a portion of Southview Circle in Center Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 8:15pm.

Law enforcement officers with Center Police Department and Texas DPS are on scene to divert traffic until the location is clear.