MLK, Loop 500 Scene of Major Crash

September 14, 2020 - Loop 500 at Martin Luther King Drive in Center was the scene of a major two-vehicle collision Monday, September 14, 2020 at around 5:15pm between a passenger car and an RV trailer.

SC Emergency Management No Longer to Report COVID-19 Data

September 14, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reported Tuesday, September 8, 2020 its last COVID-19 report which included a cumulative case count of 442 for Shelby County.

According to Kerri Shofner, Emergency Management Coordinator, "After a lengthy discussion with DSHS this morning, we have decided that at this point the COVID numbers for Shelby County should be reported using the DSHS dashboard as opposed to the numbers reported to us that we’ve been providing."

U.S. 84 in Haslam Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

September 13, 2020 - U.S. Highway 84 East (Haslam Strip) in Joaquin was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash incident Friday, September 11, 2020.

Commissioners Abandon Portion of CR 2020; Lease Location for JP5, Constable

September 9, 2020 - The Shelby County Commissioners chose to abandon a portion of CR 2020 and to lease a location for the Justice of the Peace and Constable for Precinct 5 during their meeting held September 9, 2020.

Discussions have been ongoing at previous meetings over CR 2020, and many instances of trash being dumped along the road. The most horrific circumstances were that of the body of a man being burned and dumped on the roadway.

Major Two-Vehicle Crash at Hurst, Foster Streets

September 9, 2020 - Hurst Street at the intersection of Foster Street was once again the scene of a major two-vehicle collision early Monday, September 9, 2020.

One vehicle remained in the roadway, while another was in a deep drainage ditch when emergency personnel arrived.

Timpson Square Scene of Alleged Shootout; Suspect in Custody

September 8, 2020 - The Timpson square Tuesday, September 8, 2020 was the scene where two men allegedly began shooting at one another in front of a beauty salon, as reported by law enforcement.

SCSO Investigating Suspicious Death, Releases Identity of Deceased (Update)

September 8, 2020 - (Update) - In regards to the suspicious death that occurred Thurs., Sept. 4 on CR 3754 in Center, the deceased hs been identified as Kristy Simmonds of Center.

No further information is available at this time.

Shelby County Sheriff's Department Seeks Simmons (Located)

Update: Misty Simmons has been located in Lamar County and is safe at this time with a family member.

Local Officials Release COVID-19 Update: No New Cases, 13 New Recoveries

September 8, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reports as of 10:43am on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, TxDSHS has reported no new cases since Wednesday, September 2. The cumulative case count remains at 442. The death count is 14 for Shelby County. (The DSHS website dashboard shows 20 deaths for Shelby County as of Sept 3rd.)

According to the state's algorithm to determine recoveries, there are 13 new recoveries, six of which had been overlooked and not previously reprted. The total of recoveries is 414. The number of active cases is 14.

New Speed Limit Signs Being Posted in Shelby County

September 8, 2020 - New speed limit signs are being set on US 96 after recent approval by the Texas Transportation Commission.

The newly set speed limit on US 96 will be reduced from 75 mph to 70 mph from the City of Center city limits to the San Augustine County line in Shelby County.

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