Sam Samford Lodge Honors Crelia Family

July 31, 2023 - Sam Samford Lodge in Center honored the Crelia family June 29, 2023, with the Community Builders Award.

Paul Ragan, Worshipful Master, opened the event and Jerry Agnew offered the blessing.

Train Strikes Trailer Stuck on Track

Photo courtesy Timpson Volunteer Fire Department

July 31, 2023 - A train collided with a trailer load of hay just outside of Timpson Monday, July 31, 2023.

Truck Tractor Collides with House on SH 87 South

July 31, 2023 - State Highway 87 South near CR 2124 was the scene of a major crash involving a truck tractor and a house.

Emergency responders hurried to the scene of the crash incident Monday, July 31, 2023, at around 10:10am.

Joaquin VFD Fights Dual House Fire; Other Departments Assist

July 27, 2023 - Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department (JVFD) responded to a dual house fire on July 26, 2023, on CR 3689 at around 7:30pm.

When fire personnel arrived at the scene of the fire, one mobile home was fully involved in fire and surrounding woods had also caught on fire.

Law Enforcement Officials Investigate Shooting Incident on CR 4855

July 27, 2023 - Law enforcement officials are investigating a shooting incident that took place around 1:40pm Thursday, July 27, 2023, in the Timpson area.

FM 1970 Scene of Single-vehicle Crash

July 26, 2023 - FM 1970 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash near CR 4855 on July 24, 2023, at around 1:30pm.

Emergency responders with the Timpson Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the scene to aid anyone involved in the crash and divert traffic.

Firefighters Fight Dual House Fire on CR 2050

July 26, 2023 - County Road 2050 was the scene of a dual house fire Sunday, July 23, 2023, which was responded to by two fire departments and the Texas Forest Service.

SH87 North at CR 1615 Scene of Major Crash

Commissioners Discuss Constable Vehicles, Move Forward on Pct. 4 Purchase

July 20, 2023 - The Shelby County Commissioners discussed the purchase of vehicles for several of the county constables during their meeting July 12, 2023.

Taylor Fanguy, Constable Precinct 4, presented the county with a quote for a new patrol truck. In addition was a quote for installing equipment in the vehicle.

A motion carried to purchase the truck at a cost of $44,410, and to table the installation of equipment until a final definition on the price can be realized.

Preston Found Not Guilty in Assault Allegation

July 13, 2023 - A Shelby County jury found Dwight Preston not guilty recently regarding the allegation of assault against elderly or disabled, involving a Center ISD student.

The charge on information stemmed from an incident that took place March 4, 2020, which alleged Preston, who was a paraprofessional at the school, caused physical contact with a disabled individual and should have reasonably known the contact would be regarded as offensive or provocative.

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