Commissioners Distribute Funds to Children's Advocacy Groups, Discuss Closure of FM 415

March 9, 2015 - The Commissioners made their annual approval of money disbursement from the Child Safety Fee Fund to local child advocacy groups including the Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center (SCCAC), and the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Deep East Texas. The total fees for the year are estimated to be $42,000.

Boles Field Site of 10-Year Memorial for Helicopter Crash Victims

Family and friends gathered following the memorial. Pictured are (from left) Sandra Sorrells, Rick Gonzalez, Adam Edgar, Brandy Edgar, Shawn Edgar, Lori Greeno, Tammy Edgar Baker, Glen Edgar, Felix Holmes, and Raymond Edgar.

Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 96 Leads to Life-Flight

Marrch 8, 2015 - A single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 96 North occurred early Friday morning, March 6, 2015 resulting in a life-flight for the driver.

SCJBA Hold Meeting, Receive Recognition

SCJBA members include (from left) Holly Hughes, Molly Sanford, Morgan Ray, Brett Clark, and Brenden Stanley. Back row (from left) James Marshall, Chandler Burgay, Jacob Stanford, Daniel Stanford, and Jared Wiggins. Not pictured are Coleman Davis, Pablo Roldan, Jesse Spuiell, Chase Clepper and Advisors Lynn and Diana Stanford.

Center PD Investigates Vehicle/Pedestrian Crash

March 3, 2015 - The Center Police Department is currently investigating an incident involving a vehicle striking a pedestrian.

Center police officers and ACE EMS were dispatched to the scene on Tenaha Street just near the Dollar General store before 7pm on Tuesday, March 3, 2015.

When the officers arrived, a Johnie Nash, 63 of Center was found to be lying in the middle of the roadway and a white Ford Explorer which struck her was parked by the side of the roadway.

Arcadia Family Loses Home to Fire

March 3, 2015 - An Arcadia family has lost its residence to a fire which took place on Monday, March 2, 2015. Two fire departments were dispatched to fight the fire as it raged late into the night.

Truck Tractor Blocks U.S. 96; Emergency Crews Work to Clear Scene

March 2, 2015 - Traffic north of Tenaha is blocked as emergency crews are working to remove a truck tractor which is blocking the entire north side of U.S. 96 North outside of Tenaha.

VFW Post 8904, Ladies Auxiliary Honor Gulf War Veterans

February 27, 2015 - Gulf War Veterans were honored by members of VFW Post 8904 and Ladies Auxiliary in front of the Shelby County Veterans Memorial on the Center square Friday, February 27, 2015.

Single-Vehicle Crash Due to Ice Occurs on Loop 500

February 24, 2015 - A single-vehicle crash occurred just before 9pm during icy conditions on Loop 500 in Center on Monday, February 23, 2015. Center Police Department officers and ACE EMS were dispatched to the scene of the crash on the bridge just before Few Ready Mix.

Commissioners Hear Public Comment, Seek Bids on Vehicles

February 24, 2015 - The Shelby County Commissioner's Court heard public comment on vehicles to be bid on which are possessed by the Precinct 4 Constable's office and approved seeking bids on the automobiles.

A new item recently introduced on the regular agenda is public comments and these were heard during the meeting held on Monday, February 23, 2015. Allison Harbison, Shelby County Judge, explained it is new and the commissioners will see how it goes. She asked the audience if there was anyone wishing to comment on any of the agenda items.

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