Center FD Fights Fire at Price Street Residence

August 10, 2023 - Center Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at a residence on Price Street not far from the intersection of Wiseman Street on August 4, 2023 at around 11:30pm.

Center PD Investigates SH7, SL 500 Two-vehicle Crash

August 10, 2023 - State Highway 7 (SH7) East at the intersection of State Loop 500 (SL 500) was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Friday, August 4, 2023.

Highway Intersection Scene of Crash Incident in Tenaha

August 8, 2023 - Emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle crash Saturday, August 4, 2023, in Tenaha at the intersection of U.S. Highways 96 and 59.

State Wildfire Preparedness Level Raised to Level 4 as High Fire Danger is Forecast This Week

August 8, 2023 — Texas A&M Forest Service has raised the State Wildfire Preparedness Level to Level 4 due to the recent increase in wildfire activity across the state and the growing potential for wildfires to become more severe, making them harder to control.

“The decision to move to a Preparedness Level 4 indicates that the complexity of wildfires across Texas is increasing to where they require more time, personnel and equipment to contain and put out,” said Wes Moorehead, Texas A&M Forest Service Fire Chief.

Sheriff Reports Arrest of Two in Timpson Shooting Incident

Denim Smith

August 7, 2023 - Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports that on July 27, 2023, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a shooting incident at a residence in Timpson.

Hogpen Wilderness Fire Safely Corraled

Severe Drought Conditions Continue
Sabine National Forest, Indian Mounds Wilderness

Joaquin VFD Report Includes 3 Medical Calls, 1 Crash, 1 Brush Fire

August 7, 2023 - Over the week of July 30th through August 5th the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department responded to 5 calls. Here’s a summary of the weeks events.

Sunday morning at 7:25am a call came in for an unresponsive person at a residence on County Road 3193. The JVFD medical team responded and discovered that the patient was deceased, and a funeral home was contacted. Members of the medical team assisted the funeral home personnel with loading the deceased person into the hearse.

Two Victims Discovered Following FM 2140 House Fire

August 6, 2023 - Two victims were discovered following a house fire on the night of Saturday, August 5, 2023, off FM 2140.

Center Man Loses Life in U.S. 96 Crash

August 6, 2023 - A Center man lost his life in an automobile crash involving a car he was test driving on August 5, 2023, on U.S. Highway 96 North.

SC Officials Update TCJS on Jail Compliance

August 3, 2023 - The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) held a meeting on the morning of August 3, 2023, and Shelby County Jail was included in their agenda for discussion with Shelby County officials available to offer updates on their progress.

Due to non-compliance Shelby County has been working since March to rectify an issue on cell checks. The commission stated the county has made substantial progress in their effort to correct the issues.

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