November 1, 2022 - Commissioner McSwain reports as of 1:45pm November 1, CR 1430 is back open.
October 31, 2022 - Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, announces CR 1430 (Green Wood Drive) adjacent to State Highway 87 will be closed Tuesday, November 1, 2022, from 9am until 2pm.
November 1, 2022 - The month of October 2022 had 5 days of rain, however, the total rain fall only came to 1.91 inches.
The weather data for Center, Texas during the past month is as follows:
Hottest temperature - 90.1 on October 12 and 15
Lowest temperature - 30.0 on October 19
Total rain fall for the month - 1.91 inches
Number of days with rain - 5 days
October 31, 2022 - Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the recovery of a stolen vehicle.
On October 24, 2022, Lieutenant Investigator Chad Hooper began working the report of a 2000 Ford pickup that was stolen from Carroll Street in Joaquin. Lieutenant Hooper learned that the alleged suspect of the truck had been arrested in Cherokee County on October 26.
October 31, 2022 - The last full week of October came to a close with 4 total calls for the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department. Here’s a summary of the weeks events.
October 29, 2022 - Timpson councilman Kenneth "Kenny" Walker was laid to rest following services held at First Baptist Church of Timpson on Saturday, October 29, 2022.
October 29, 2022 - A manhunt that began in Lufkin Friday, October 29, 2022, ended safely in Garrison with the capture of the suspect with the assistance of multiple agencies including officers from Shelby County.
Law enforcement officials from Shelby County included Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Shelby County Constables from Precinct 5, Precinct 4, and Precinct 3, as well as Center Police Department.
Stephen F. Austin State University will host Showcase Saturday on Nov. 12, which is an in-person, open-house event that offers college-bound students and their families a unique opportunity to experience life as a Lumberjack.