July 31, 2015 - A power outage in Center was experienced by a large number of AEP SWEPCO customers on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Darkness enveloped a large portion of Hurst and Tenaha Streets, which are main thoroughfares, effecting businesses and homes in the area.

According to Scott McCloud, AEP SWEPCO Representative, the outage occurred as the result of a tree which fell on a power line close to Louisiana Street. Switches were broken which subsequently had to be replaced.

During the time of the outage, 1,100 customers were without power.

July 22, 2015 - The Tenaha City Council appointed Stacy Cranford Director of Public Works at their meeting on Monday, July 20, 2015. They also approved two new ordinances relating to truck traffic in the city and dogs and cats.

Cranford has been working for the City of Tenaha as a contractor to bring the water department into good standing with the state. He will receive the same income from the city, but now carries the title as an employee of the city. Following executive session, a motion was carried to give Cranford the title.

July 16, 2015 - A Center man was seriously injured Wednesday night, July 15, 2015 when he was struck by a vehicle on Tenaha Street.

July 15, 2015 - Center Police Officer Jake Gross was presented with the Life Saving Award by Police Chief Jim Albers at the recent Center City Council meeting held on Monday, July 13, 2015.

July 14, 2015 - FM 414 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Friday, July 10, 2015 which resulted in a life-flight for the driver. Emergency personnel was dispatched to the crash scene at 4pm on Sardis Road (FM 414).