Porter, Logansport Streets in Center Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

January 9, 2026 - Center Police Officers investigated a two-vehicle crash incident at the intersection of Logansport and Porter Street on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

When officers arrived they found a blue SUV on Porter Street and a tan passenger car on Logansport Street, both with damage.

Special Weather Statement Includes Shelby, Surrounding Counties

January 9, 2026 - A strong thunderstorm will impact southeastern Nacogdoches, Angelina, southeastern Panola, northwestern Sabine, San Augustine and Shelby counties and southwestern De Soto and northwestern Sabine parishes until 2:45pm CST.

At 2:13pm CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Etoile, or 18 miles east of Lufkin, moving northeast at 25 mph.

Last Day of Warm Weather; Severe Weather Threat Today

Business Entrance on Hurst Street Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

January 8, 2026 - The intersection of Hurst Street at the entrance to Walmart parking lot was the location of a two-vehicle crash Wednesday, January 7, 2026, involving a passenger car and truck tractor.

City of Center Supports County Burn Ban

January 7, 2026 - In conjunction with the burn ban issued by the Shelby County Judge on January 1, 2026, the City of Center encourages its residents not to burn until further notice.

Keith Byndom
City of Center Fire Chief

Shelby County Remains Under Burn Ban

January 7, 2026 - The Shelby County Commissioners ratified the burn ban on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, that was put in place on January 1, 2026, New Year's Day by Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison.

This means that burning continues to be prohibited and anyone in violation may be subject to a burn ban violation citation.

All Courthouse Offices Open

January 7, 2026 - All courthouse offices, including the Tax Office, are fully re-open as of 9am Wednesday, January 7.

January 6, 2026 - The Courthouse will re-open on Wednesday, January 7th at 8am with normal office hours. All offices should be up and running except for the Tax Office.

AT&T Reports Outage, Estimates Restoration (Update)

Updated at 5:44pm - AT&T advises their Internet service has been restored.

January 6, 2026 - AT&T problems continue as they are again experiencing an outage. Please be advised the outage can impact some businesses' phone systems as well as their ability to accept credit card payments. AT&T did advise their engineers are working to restore service quickly and expects to have their internet back online by Tuesday, January 6 at 7pm.

Letter from Elections Administrator Regarding March 2026 Primary

January 5, 2026 - I was recently made aware of a post on a Facebook group page with a graphic for elections in 2026, but some of the information is incorrect. We are busy getting everything ready for the March primary, and once we receive the ballots, I will have a sample ballot posted on this website.

The Notice of Election will also be posted no later than February 10, 2026. Offices that will be on the ballots are as follows:

Shelby County Grand Jury Cancelled for Jan. 5

January 5, 2026 - The 273rd Judicial District Court that grand jury scheduled for Monday, January 5, 2026, has been cancelled.

New summons will be reissued by mail.

Thank you,
Dee Dee Green
District Clerk
Shelby County, Texas

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