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U.S. Hwy 59, Loop 157 Scene of Fatal Crash in Tenaha (Updated)

December 4, 2019 - U.S. Highway 59 north of Tenaha was the scene of a major crash Wednesday, December 4, 2019 which resulted in a fatality.

James Sentenced to 150 Years; D.A. Issues Statement

December 2, 2019 - A Center man has been sentenced December 2, 2019 to 150 years imprisonment, according to information released by the Shelby County District Attorney's office.

Six cases are the total number referenced in the press release; however, only two are named. The two cases specifically referenced are from a September 11, 2016 incident in which James received two aggravated sexual assault, 1st degree felony charges.

The following information includes the charge and number of years jail time James will receive as a result of his convictions.

Hwy 7 East, Loop 500 Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash Incident (Updated)

December 2, 2019 - State Highway 7 East at the intersection of Loop 500 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Monday December 2, 2019.

Center Weather Statistics for November 2019

December 2, 2019 - Weather statistics for November 2019 are prepared and submitted by Ann Forbes, U.S. Weather Service Observer.

Highest Temp was 80 degrees on 11-06-2019 and 11-22-2019
Highest Temp on Record was 91 degrees on 11-14-1942 and 11-11-1944
Lowest Temp was 19 degrees on 11-13-2019
Lowest Temp on Record was 12 degrees on 11-30-1976

Dump Truck Involved in Crash on SH 7

December 1, 2019 - A dump truck was involved in a single-vehicle crash Sunday, December 1, 2019 and caused a spill on the road, delaying traffic traveling through the area on State Highway 7.

Shelby County Included in Significant Weather Advisory

November 30, 2019 - Significant weather advisory for southeastern DeSoto west central Natchitoches and northern Sabine parishes southeastern Shelby and Northern Central Sabine counties until 3pm CST

At 2:14pm CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Patroon, or 23 miles southeast of Center, moving northeast at 50 mph.

Penny size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm.

Shelby, Surround Counties Under Tornado Watch

November 30, 2019 - The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the following counties until 8pm: Angelina, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Upshur

2020 Elections, Important Election Dates (Two JP Offices Added to Ballot)

November 27, 2019 - Following acceptance of resignations for two Justice of the Peace by the Commissioners' Court, the list of offices below to be included on the 2020 Primary Ballot has been updated. Filing for a place on the ballot ends December 9, 2019.

November 18, 2019 - The upcoming Presidental election has dominated the national news; however, it isn't the only office to be included on the 2020 Primary Election ballot.

The offices which will be on the 2020 Ballot are:

Commissioners Month of Meetings Cover Variety of Important Issues

November 27, 2019 - The Shelby County Commissioners' Court approved orders relating to motor vehicle drug interdiction and reserve officers earlier this month and have accepted the resignation of one Justice of the Peace. These and a variety of other important issues have been considered and some approved.

There were two items discussed in executive session by the Shelby County Commissioners' Court during their November 6, 2019 which were approved when the meeting reconvened into open session.

Shelby County Included in New Projects Approved by Transportation Commission

November 22, 2019 - Texas Transportation Commissioners last week approved $532.9 million in new construction projects statewide, with $9.4 million approved in the Lufkin District. In addition, more than $36.4 million in maintenance projects were approved, with more than $1.5 approved in the Lufkin District.

Construction projects approved includes resurfacing various roadways with a sealcoat throughout the nine-county district. Those roads include:

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