Three-Vehicle Collision on US 96 South in Center (Updated)

February 4, 2019 - U.S. Highway 96 South (Southview Circle) in Center was the scene of a three-vehicle crash Friday, February 1, 2019.

Emergency responders were dispatched to the location just before the intersection of Old San Augustine Street.

District Clerk's Office Passport Services to Cease

February 13, 2019 - Shelby County residents needing to apply for a passport will need to make alternate plans as the Shelby County District Clerk's office will not be offering this service any longer.

According to Lori Oliver, Shelby County District Clerk, due to work constraints they will no longer be an acceptance agent for U.S. Passports Services. This will take effect at 2:45pm on February 14, 2019 for the unforeseeable future.

Hurst, Tenaha Streets Scene of Three-Vehicle Crash; One Driver Injured (Updated)

February 4, 2019 - The intersection of Hurst Street and Tenaha Street was the scene of a three-vehicle pileup crash Monday, January 28, 2019.

Gardner Honored by DETCOG

January 31, 2019 - Baby Lou Gardner, of Center, was recognized during the Deep East Texas Council of Governments meeting held in San Augustine January 24, 2019.

Commissioners Approve Assistant Hire for Judge Payne

January 30, 2019 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved the hire of an administrative assistant for James Payne, 273rd Judicial District Court Judge, during their meeting Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at 9:30am.

Following an executive session which began at 9:37am and ended at 10:15am, the meeting returned to open session and a motion carried to approve Judge Payne hiring an administrative assistant at the current base pay.

The meeting adjourned at 10:18am.

DA Discusses Drug Interdiction, New Vehicle with Commissioners

January 29, 2019 - The Shelby County Commissioners' Court discussed several items the Shelby County District Attorney was desirous of during their meeting held Wednesday, January 23, 2019

First in the list of items on the District Attorney wish list was a new vehicle for his office to be used by the District Attorney Investigator, Joey Haley.

U.S. 96 North Vehicle Crash Damages Local Business Structure

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January 28, 2019 - As three vehicles collided off U.S. Highway 96 North Friday, January 25, 2019, a local business was struck by one of the vehicles involved.

VFW Post 8904 Honors 46th Anniversary of Vietnam Peace Accord

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Loop 500, SH 7 Scene of Crash Incident; Light Pole Struck

January 24, 2019 - Loop 500 at the intersection of State Highway 7 East was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash Wednesday, January 23, 2019 involving a light pole.

Commissioners Give SCHC Go-Ahead for Grant Funding; Federal Ruling Extends Monitoring 18-Months

January 17, 2019 - The Shelby County Commissioners gave the go-ahead for the Shelby County Historical Commission (SCHC) to seek grant funding from the state for a renovation project of the Historic Courthouse Annex building.

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