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City of Center Schedules Water System Maintenance in January

December 26, 2022 - The City of Center Public Water System, PWS #2100001, will be conducting water system maintenance beginning January 1, 2023, and lasting until January 31, 2023. The system will be switching to free chlorine as its main disinfection.

This maintenance which is not a requirement, but is the recommended course of action set by the TCEQ/EPA for the accumulation of disinfection byproducts.

Timpson VFD Fights House Fire on CR 4748

December 26, 2022 - The Timpson Volunteer Fire Department responded to their fourth house fire call in the past week on December 24, 2022, at 4:53am.

Upon arrival at the residence located on CR 4748 they found a mobile home fully involved and already on the ground.

NWS Hard Freeze Warning Remains in Effect

December 23, 2022 - The National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA advises the hard freeze warning remains in effect until noon Saturday, December 24.

For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 0 to 10 degrees this morning and in the low to mid teens once again tonight.

Areas impacted by the Hard Freeze is south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, deep east and northeast Texas and southeast Oklahoma.

Courthouse Closing Early Due to Weather Concerns

December 22, 2022 - At the recommendation of the TDEM., Judge Harbison is closing the courthouse at 2:30 today due to the weather. This will allow our employees to get home safely before the roads freeze over.

Merry Christmas!

Timpson VFD Arrives on Scene with House's Roof on Fire

NWS Urgent Message: Hard Freeze Warning from Dec. 22 to Dec. 24

December 21, 2022 - The National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA issued an urgent weather message for a Hard Freeze Warning at 12:30pm on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 for counties in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.

A Hard Freeze Warning is in effect from 6pm Thursday, December 22 until noon Saturday, December 24.

* WHAT... Sub-freezing temperatures ranging from 4 to 12 degrees possible. In addition, below freezing temperatures will linger for an extended period of time.

Attoyac River Bridge Under Repair in San Augustine

December 20, 2022 - TxDOT issued a traffic alert: Contractors are currently working on SH21 at the Attoyac River to repair damage to the roadway caused by recent sustained rains. Please use caution in this area and follow traffic control measures. Expect possible delays.

SWEPCO Offers Tips Ahead of Extreme Winter Weather Potential

December 20, 2022 - Southwestern Electric Power Co. is urging customers to be prepared for a potential extreme winter weather event Thursday and Friday. Forecasts predict dangerous, below-freezing temperatures, high winds and some wintry precipitation across Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana. These factors can stress the electric grid and cause utility problems. SWEPCO personnel are prepared if power outages occur and are asking customers to do the same by following these tips.

Plan ahead

Sandhill Water Supply Precautionary Checklist for Freezing Weather

December 19, 2022 - In lieu of upcoming freezing weather temperatures SandHill WSC would like to issue a precautionary checklist to minimize the potential risks.

Inside the house

• Open hot and cold faucets enough to let them DRIP slowly. In severely frigid temperatures, keeping water moving within the pipes will help prevent freezing.

• Check the location for the main water shutoff in your home. And refresh your memory on—or learn—how it works, in case you have to use it.

Center PD Arrests Off Duty Officer Following Disturbance Call

December 19, 2022 - A police officer was arrested over the weekend and booked into the Shelby County Jail with four charges. Allen Rangel, 29 of Mt. Pleasant, was charged with assault of a public servant; assault causing bodily injury - family member; resisting arrest, search, or transport; and terroristic threat against public servant.

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