Timpson Frontier Days Pony Express Delivers Invitations

Center Mayor David Chadwick received invitation from Pony Express rider Braxton Box in front of the Historic 1885 Shelby County Courthouse. Pictured are (from left): Deputy Constable John Pope; Constable Josh Tipton, Braxten Box astride "Charlie"; Mayor David Chadwick, and Trey Box.

Center PD Promotes Two to Sergeant, Holds Pinning Ceremony

Traffic on Tenaha Street Diverted for Tree Removal (Update: 1:20pm)

June 19, 2024 - (Update - 1:20pm): The tree has been removed and the street is open to traffic again as of 1:20pm.

Commissioners Accept County Insurance Plan for 2025; Receive Good FY 2023 Report

June 18, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners moved forward with the Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Blue Cross Blue Shield group health insurance plan for 2025 for the county during their June 12, 2024 meeting.

Center PD Reports Stabbing Death of Center Man (Updated)

June 18, 2024 - (Update): Center Police Department booking information indicates Tameka Landon, 51, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, felony 3, on June 16, 2024 and was transferred to the Shelby County Jail on June 17, 2024.

According to information from the Center Police Department responded to a 911 call at 910 Twilight Lane in reference to a disturbance on June 15, 2024, at approximately 10:23pm

While officers were en-route, 911 communications remained on the line with the caller, and instructed the caller on life-saving measures.

SH7 East, SL 500 Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

June 17, 2024 - State Highway 7 East (SH7E) and SL 500 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash on June 6, 2024, involving a passenger car and an 18-wheeler.

VFW Post 8904, Auxiliary Honor Flag Day at Senior Nutrition Site

CR 3199, Carroll St. Now Open

June 14, 2024 - (Update - 4:39pm): Commissioner Smith states the roadway is now open.

Stevie Smith, Commissioner Precinct 3, announces that County Road 3199 and Carroll Street will be closed today June 14, 2024, to thru traffic while crews install a water main tap.

The road will be re-opened as soon as work is completed.

Hurst Street, Wheeler Avenue Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

June 12, 2024 - The intersection of Hurst Street and Wheeler Avenue in Center was the scene of a two-vehicle crash on June 5, 2024.

Commissioners Give Support of Men's Health Week in Shelby County

June 11, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners’ Court met June 5, 2024, and declared June 10, 2024 - June 16, 2024, as Men’s Health Week in Shelby County.

Men's Health Month began in 1994 with the Congressional passage of Men's Health Week, sponsored by Senator Bob Dole (KS) and Congressman Bill Richardson (NM). Men's Health Week was signed by President Clinton, and became Public Law 103-264 on May 31, 1994.

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