Center PD Announces Officer Promotions

February 2, 2022 - The Center Police Department presented promotions to five of its officers this week.

Panola College Shifting to Remote Learning for Inclement Weather

February 2, 2022 - Panola College will shift to remote learning on Thursday and Friday, February 3 and 4, 2022, due to impending inclement weather. All physical locations will be closed. All locations will resume normal operations on Monday, February 7.

Center Weather Stats for January 2022

February 1, 2022 - The month of January 2022 had 7 days with 70 and above degrees and 15 days with the low temperature being freezing or below. The weather data for Center, Texas during the month of January 2022 is as follows:

Hottest day - 82.0 on January 1
Lowest temperature day - 21.7 on January 22
Total rain fall for the month - 4.56 inches
Number of days with rain - 6 days

Covid-19 Update: January 2022 Numbers Staggering with Nearly 1,000 New Cases

February 1, 2022 - According to updated cumulative data from the Texas Department of State Health Service’s Covid-19 Dashboard, the number of infections in January 2022 soared for Shelby County to 976 new cases. Of the new cases reported during the month, 557 were new confirmed cases and 419 were new probable cases.

Reported January 2022 Numbers:
Total New Confirmed Cases - 557
Total New Probable Cases - 419
Total New Fatalities - 2

District to Begin Pre-Treating Roadways Tuesday

February 1, 2022 - Crews will begin pre-treating operations throughout the nine-county Lufkin District tomorrow ahead of any possible freezing precipitation that could be experienced later in the week.

A brine solution will be applied to major roadways, bridges, elevated surfaces and overpasses Tuesday and into Wednesday, if necessary. Motorists are urged to reduce speed near this moving work zone. Respect all traffic control and stay alert.

Property Taxes without Penalty Due Today!

January 31, 2022 - Property Taxes are due Monday, January 31st to the county tax assessor-collector, Debora Riley. If you wait until February 1st, a penalty and interest of 7% will be charged for unpaid tax bills. In March the penalty and interest increases to 9% and continues to increase an additional 2% each month.

The courthouse is open until 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

Angelina, Sabine National Forest Rx, North Moore TX Compartment 115

Law Enforcement Officials Investigate Drowning Incident on Toledo Bend (Updated)

Texas Game Warden Austin Cryer assisted Louisiana Game Wardens J. Melton and H. Pearce in retreiving the boat which the man had been in just before falling into the lake.

Prescribed Burn in North Moore Plantation WMA

Commissioners Get Update on Jail Plumbing Repairs

January 28, 2022 - The Shelby County Commissioners spoke with Gary Adams, DRG Architects, about future work that is needed for the Shelby County Jail during their meeting on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

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