N.E.W. Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

The water on N.E.W. WSC no longer requires boiling.

September 30, 2022 - On September 23, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the N.E.W. Water Supply, #2030034, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Sheriff Reports Garrett Located (Update)

September 29, 2022 - Shelby County Sheriff Kevin Windham reports Garrett was located in Nacogdoches Wednesday evening, September 28, 2022, and she was determined to be fine.

City of Huxley Announces Temporary Disinfectant Conversion from Chloramine to Free Chlorine

September 28, 2022 - The City of Huxley Public Water System, (PWS) ID # 2100019 will temporarily convert the disinfectant used in the distribution system from chloramine to free chlorine. The conversion will begin October 1st, 2022 and continue through October 31st, 2022.
During this period, you may experience taste and odor changes associated with this type of temporary disinfectant conversion.

Joaquin VFD Weekly Report for Sept. 18-24

September 26, 2022 - Over the week of September 18th through 24th the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department responded to just 3 calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.

Suspect Arrested in Houston on Shelby County Theft Warrant

New Projects Approved for Lufkin District; $9.4 Million Project for Shelby County

September 22, 2022 – Texas Transportation Commissioners on Thursday approved more than $520.9 million in new construction projects statewide, with more than $12.4 million earmarked for projects in the Lufkin District.

Commissioners also approved more than $75.9 million in maintenance projects, which included more than $1.7 million for the Lufkin District.

Shelbyville Water System Announces Disinfectant Conversion Starts Sept. 26

September 23, 2022 - The Shelbyville Water System, ID # 2100014 will temporarily convert the disinfectant used in the distribution system from chloramine to free chlorine. The conversion will begin September 26, 2022 and continue through October 25, 2022. During this period, you may experience taste and odor changes associated with this type of temporary disinfectant conversion.

DPS Investigates DWI Crash; Sheriff Confirms Arrest of Officer

September 20, 2022 - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded with Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies and EMS personnel to a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 96 North Monday, September 19, 2022, in front of the Center Country Club. During investigation the driver was determined to be intoxicated and was arrested for driving while intoxicated, misdemeanor b.

VFW Post 8904 Recognizes POW, MIA Day; Lundie Places Memorial Wreath

Pictured are (from left): Mary Fausett, Gene Hutto, Joy Hutto, Theresa Hume, Carolyn Umbrell, Larry Hume, Mike Wulf and Richard Lundie.

Motorcycle Crash on CR 2865 Results in Driver Fatality

September 20, 2022 - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers investigated a fatal motorcycle crash on County Road 2865, approximately 15 miles south of Center, that occurred Sunday, September 18, 2022.

The preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 7:45pm, a 2013 Honda dirt bike motorcycle was traveling east. It is reported that the driver lost control of the motorcycle while traveling around a left-hand curve and traveled into the ditch where it crashed.

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