November 6, 2025 - Jessie Griffith has resigned as mayor of the city of Joaquin as of the Friday, October 31, council meeting. 

November 4, 2025 - Voting results for the 2025 November Constitutional Amendments election and the City of Center election are all in.

In the City of Center election, incumbents David Chadwick retains his position as Mayor and Howell Howard retains his position as Council Member, District 3. Both races were unopposed. Also, incumbent Joyce Johnson retained her position as Council Member, District 1.

Notice of Special Election
(A viso de elección especial)

To the registered voters of the County of Shelby, Texas:
(A los votantes registrados del Condado de Shelby, Texas):

October 14, 2025 - The upcoming November 4, 2025 Ballot Language for the Constitutional Amendment Election. Early voting starts October 20, 2025.

Proposition 1 - SJR 59
"The constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the permanent technical institution infrastructure fund and the available workforce education fund to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System."

October 31, 2025 - Center Police Department confirms the discovery of the body of a male invividual that was on fire early Friday, October 31, 2025.

According to the Center Police Department, a 911 call was received at 6:14am regarding a down person on fire at a residence on the 500 block of Nobles Street in Center.

When patrol officers arrived at the scene, they observed the body of a deceased male.

Center Police Department Criminal Investigation Division was able to identify the deceased individual as Stacy Ruth, 55, of Center.