Sheriff Reports Recovery of Dirt Bike

August 5, 2022 - Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the recovery of a Yamaha dirt bike that was stolen off CR 1012 in Center on July 25, 2022. Investigator Chad Hooper followed leads and successfully recovered the bike on August 1, and returned it to the owner on August 2.

Sheriff's Department Seeks Attempted Robbery Suspects

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Updated 1:37pm: The subjects have been identified. The investigation is ongoing.

DETEC Updates Tenaha Outage Restoration

Update at 4:45pm: DETEC was able to partner with SWEPCO and swap the majority of the energy load to their circuit. This move restored power to all, but approximately 500 meters in the Paxton area. Crews are now working to reroute the Paxton area. We appreciate your patience.

City of Joaquin Public Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

August 4, 2022 - On August 1, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Joaquin public water system, 2100010, 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.

Road Work To Impact Travel In Shelby County

August 4, 2022 – Crews are scheduled to place a seal coat beginning next week on roadways in Shelby County that could impact travel.

Huxley, Shelbyville VFDs Fight Fire on FM 417

August 4, 2022 - Huxley VFD and Shelbyville VFD responded to a grass/brush fire at the intersection of FM 417 and CR 2515 shortly after 6pm August 3, 2022. On arrival, it was discovered that a previous fire had rekindled and spread outside the original containment lines.

Center FD Saves Four Houses from Burning; SC Burn Ban Remains in Place

August 3, 2022 - Center Fire Department firefighters saved four homes in imminent danger of burning Wednesday, August 3, 2022, when it was reported someone was burning brush behind their house on Collier Street in Center.

Center Weather Stats for July 2022

August 3, 2022 - The month of July 2022 had 20 days of triple digit temperatures with an 8 day streak of 100 plus degrees starting on July 6th. Each time the temps got below 100, a little rain fell the day before.

July did have 3 times more days of rain fall than June. The total for June was 0.26 inches and the total rain for July was 2.41 inches. Much more rain is needed.

The weather data for Center, Texas during the month of July 2022 is as follows:

Sheriff Confirms Shelbyville Man Drowned in Toledo Bend on Tuesday

August 3, 2022 - Shelby County Sheriff Kevin Windham confirms a Shelbyville man drowned in Toledo Bend Reservoir yesterday, August 2, 2022.

The family of Don Jackson notified the Sheriff's Department around 4:30pm that they were concerned because they had not heard from him since going out on the water to check trot lines near East Hamilton Boat Ramp.

Firefighters Working to Curtail Forest Fire on CR 1005, 1024 (Contained)

August 2, 2022 - According to Texas A&M Forest Service, this fire is 100% contained and ended up involving 35 acres.

Center Fire Department and Forest Service personnel are actively fighting a forest fire off CR 1005 and CR 1024 on August 2, 2022.

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