September 7, 2021 - Shelby County Constables have taken action to halt an alleged illegal gambling operation Sunday, September 5, 2021, which was ongoing in the northern part of the county.

A total of 16 gambling machines and a large sum of money were taken into evidence by the officials.

September 4, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, 14 new cases and 14 recoveries were reported today. The number of active cases remains at 187.

September 4th Numbers: (changes since Sept. 3)
Confirmed Cases - 1,480 (12 new)
Probable Cases - 994 (2 new)
Fatalities - 80
Active Cases (Estimated) - 187
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,207 (14 new)

September 3, 2021 - Center Police Officers investigated a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Tenaha and Foster Streets on Thursday, September 2, 2021.

September 2, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, three new deaths were reported today making September now surpass the total number of deaths reported in the whole month of August. August figures reached three deaths reported and September has, in just two days, reached four deaths reported.

August 21, 2021 - Gary Rholes, County Attorney, addressed the Shelby County Commissioners on August 18, 2021, during a budget workshop regarding a desire for more transparency as he stated he had been hearing "rumors" about public officials not receiving raises. He has also heard, amongst other employees who may receive raises in the upcoming budget, those who are beneficiary of an added benefit may not be granted a raise in reflection of that added benefit.