March 7, 2022 - The month of February 2022 had 10 days with 70 and above degrees and 1 day with the low temperature being freezing or below. The weather data for Center, Texas during the month of February 2022 is as follows:
Hottest day - 80.4 on February 21
Lowest temperature day - 19.8 on February 5
Total rain fall for the month - 2.03 inches
Number of days with rain - 13 days
March 7, 2022 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the death of an 8 year-old child that occurred in the evening hours of March 6, 2022. The Texas Rangers have been called in to assist with this investigation.
This investigation is ongoing and no further information will be released at this time.
The SCSO extends our deepest condolences to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
March 4, 2022 - The West Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call of a dog trapped in a water well on Wednesday, March 1, 2022. It is believed the dog had been trapped in the well since the previous night.
March 2, 2022 - Due to a broken water main the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Choice water system ID# 2100005 to notify customers that were without water March 1, 2022 on 2140, south of 2140 on 96, any dirt roads in the area ( anyone without water) to boil their water, prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.
March 2, 2022 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Sabine and Angelina National Forests, have advised two prescribed burns today locations:
February 11, 2022 - Early voting in the 2022 March 1st Primary Elections has concluded but today is election day all across Shelby County. Sample ballots and links to polling locations are below.