U.S. 96 Near Loop 500 Scene of Four-Vehicle Crash

May 25, 2021 - U.S. Highway 96 just outside of Center at Loop 500 was the scene of a four-vehicle crash on Friday, May 21, 2021.

Constable 3 Seizes Illegal Whiskey Distillery

May 24, 2021 - Shelby County Constable Precinct 3 Roy Cheatwood has reported the discovery, and seizure of, an illegal distillery in the Joaquin area.

Commissioner Bellmyer Closes Portion of Roadway Due to Flooding

Tom Bellmyer, Precinct 4 Commissioner, announces the closure of CR 4760 at the end of FM 1970 South where it crosses into Rusk County at the Attoyac River Bottom.

The roadway is flooded and is closed from the end of 1970 into the river until further notice.

FM 139 at SH 87 Scene of Single Vehicle Crash

May 22, 2021 - FM 139 at the intersection of State Highway 87 South was the scene of a single-vehicle crash with a tree Saturday, May 15, 2021.

According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Keith Jones, at 1:22pm a red 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Mark Thomas Diebolt, 88, of Shelbyville was traveling FM 139 approaching State Highway 87 South.

Diebolt disregarded the stop sign and traveled across the roadway, streering right and striking a large oak tree.

U.S. 59, 84 Traffic Circle Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

May 22, 2021 - U.S. Highway 59 and 84 intersection was the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Timpson.

Emergency responders were dispatched to the location on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 8:01pm.

Center HS Varsity Tennis Players Head to State

Pictured are (from left): Ian Williams, Sarah Scull, Emilee Elliott, Jack Callen Watlington, and coach Leon Dykes.

May 19, 2021 - Center High School Varsity Tennis players Ian Williams, Jack Callen Watlington, Sarah Scull and Emilee Elliott are state bound.

FM 138 Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash

May 18, 2021 - FM 138 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Monday, May 10, 2021.

According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Dustin Ramos, at 9:38pm a grey 2017 GMC Yukon driven by Patricia Wright, 47, of Center was westbound on FM 138 at the 3000 block.

Constable Precinct 3 Recovers Stolen Property

May 18, 2021 - Constable Precinct 3 Roy Cheatwood reports two incidents Sunday, May 16, 2021, which resulted in the recovery of stolen items.

Shelby County Grand Jury Delivers 110 Indictments

May 17, 2021 - A Shelby County Grand Jury handed down 110 indictments including several relating to a vehicle crash in 2020 that resulted in the deaths of five Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

The grand jury was impaneled for the July 2020 term of the 123rd Judicial District Court, and grand jury was held in both the 123rd and 273rd Judicial District courts. Due to COVID-19, there has been a backlog of cases and the grand jury impaneled just before pandemic restrictions were put in place is meeting once again to complete their duties.

Center FD, Other Departments Honor Howell at Funeral Service

May 13, 2021 - (Video) - Center Fire Department fire personnel honored their fellow fireman Wade Howell at his memorial service held Thursday, May 13, 2021.

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