May 4, 2017 - K9s4COPs has named Center Police Department Sergeant Chris Knowlton Handler of the Month. The article below was included in the K9s4COPs April newsletter.

May 2, 2017 - On May 2nd, Ford Motor Company Fleet Manager, Mark Matthews, presented a $1,900 check to Center High School Principal, Matthew Gregory, following a successful "Drive 4 UR School" campaign.

May 2, 2017 - Please, if anyone or businesses could make a donation to the Red Cross or would like to donate some items for silent auction it would be highly appreciated. San Augustine, Shelby and Sabine Counties division would like to have some things to contribute to the Major Fund Raiser that is going on which is part of the May 20th Masquerade Gala. Our area is in need of funds to continue the mission of the Red Cross. Please contact Tressie Simon, 713-502-5544 for further details.

May 1, 2017 - Weather statistics for April, 2017 prepared and submitted by Ann Forbes, U.S. Weather Service Observer.
 
Highest Temp was 89 degrees on 4-28-2017
Highest Temp on Record was 94 degrees on 4-10-1963; 4-21-1987; & 4-19-2011
Lowest Temp was 44 degrees on 4-07-2017
Lowest Temp on Record was 28 degrees on 4-03-1971 & 4-01-1987
 
Rainfall Recorded was 4.60 inches
Average Monthly Rainfall is 4.16 inches
Above Average by 0.44 inches
Highest Recorded for this Month was 14.10 inches in 1991