Center ISD Extends School Cancellation

January 11, 2021 - Due to potentially icy roads in the morning, and due to the fact that Center Elementary School and part of Center High School have no power, Center ISD is cancelling school for Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

January 10, 2021 - Center ISD has cancelled all classes and extra curricular activities for Monday, January 11, 2021.

NWS Special Weather Statement: Freezing Fog Possible Overnight

January 11, 2021 - At 2:45pm CST Monday, January 11, 2021 the National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA, issued a special weather statement for the following Texas counties: Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Angelina, and including the cities of Jacksonville, Rusk, Henderson, Carthage,
Nacogdoches, Center, and Lufkin.

Freezing fog is possible across East Texas and Deep East Texas overnight.

* WHAT... Freezing fog or fog that may result in the development of icy conditions. Visibility below 3 miles is also expected.

Visitor Restrictions Reinstated at Nacogdoches Medical Center

January 11, 2021 - Monday, Jan. 11, Nacogdoches Medical Center is reinstating a restricted visitor policy. This policy is being reestablished out of an abundance of caution as the COVID-19 surge continues to impact hospitalizations in Nacogdoches and surrounding communities.

Some exceptions to the rule apply. These are as follows:
• Pediatric and Women’s Services may have one designated support person during their stay.
• NICU inpatients may have two ID banded parents.

Chamber Moves Board Meeting to Jan. 20th

January 11, 2021 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Board meeting previously postponed due to weather is scheduled for Wednesday, January 20th.

Aurora Concepts Closes Monday, Reopens Tuesday

January 11, 2021 - Aurora Concepts is closed today due to the roadway conditions and will reopen on Tuesday, January 12..

SFA Cancels Monday Classes

Stephen F. Austin State University students enjoy the wintry weather conditions on campus Sunday, Jan. 10. Classes for Monday have been canceled.

Law Enforcement, Center FD Respond to Crash on Hwy 7 Under Snowy Conditions

January 10, 2021 - Law enforcement along with the Center Fire Department responded to a crash on State Highway 7 East of Center shortly after dark on Sunday, January 10, 2021.

National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Warning

January 10, 2021 - The National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA, at 10:59am CST on Sunday, January 10, 2021 issued an urgent winter weather message.

Accumulating snowfall will be possible across portions of the area this evening through Monday morning.

Covid-19 Update: Active Cases Continue to Rise, Now 125; 1 New Death

January 9, 2021 - Since Thursday new cases of COVID-19 are now 24 higher increasing the total active cases to 125.

The Texas COVID-19 Dashboard reports 22 new confirmed cases and 2 new probable cases.

The dashboard also reports another death for a total of 41.

No new recoveries were reported over the past two days.

Covid-19 Update: Active Cases Reach 102 on Thursday

January 8, 2021 - Thursday new cases of COVID-19 managed to push the active case count into the triple digits with a total of 102.

The Texas COVID-19 Dashboard reports 9 total new cases for the day with 2 of the new cases being confirmed cases and 7 probable cases.

No new recoveries were reported to help offset the new cases. No new deaths were reported.

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