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Louisiana Street in Center Scene of Three-Vehicle Crash Incident (Update)

May 12, 2020 - The intersection of Louisiana Street, Cora Street and Crockett Street was the scene of a three-vehicle crash at around 5:30pm May 12, 2020.

Governor Abbott's Open Texas Website Guides Businesses Through Reopening

May 6, 2020 - Texas Governor Gregg Abbott's Strike Force to open Texas has setup a web page with dates businesses can open along with a link to a checklist for the business to reopen.

Businesses listed to open this Friday, May 8th include: Barber Shops, Cosmetology/Hair Salons, Nail Salons and Shops, and Tanning Salons. The checklists also give guidance to customers of all of these opening businesses.

Consumer Alert: AG Paxton Warns of Scammers Impersonating Government Entities

May 12, 2020 – Attorney General Ken Paxton today warned Texans that scammers have been spotted posing as state agencies to solicit money from hardworking consumers. There are variations of this scam, such as local law enforcement contacting you with a warrant, agencies asking for donations, back taxes or fines, or asking for your personal information to either confirm innocence or receive a payment. Government agencies do not email or call individuals with financial solicitations.

Hurst Street at Walmart Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash (Updated)

May 11, 2020 - Hurst Street at the intrance to Walmart was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Monday, May 11, 2020.

Shelby County Judge Reports 154 Cumulative Cases of COVID-19

May 11, 2020 - Shelby County Office of Emergency Management was notified by Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) of new cases bring the total of cumulative confirmed cases of COVID-19 to 154. DSHS also reported 32 cases recovered. Only 2 deaths have been reported to Shelby County local officials by DSHS.

The number of cumulative cases include all confirmed cases, recovered cases, and deaths.

Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages: (New cases since May 7th report)

Cases in each zip code:

Car Crashes on Shelbyville Street, Center PD Arrests One

May 11, 2020 - Center Police Officers were alerted to a crash incident just before the intersection of Shelbyville Street and Martin Luther King Drive May 8, 2020.

At the scene it appeared a white Kia crossed Shelbyville Street and struck a speed limit sign where it came to a stop.

FM 139, CR 2536 Scene of Fatal Crash Incident

May 9, 2020 - FM 139 near CR 2536 was the scene of a crash incident that resulted in the death of a Center man late Friday, May 8, 2020.

According to information released from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Troopers responded to a one-vehicle crash last night on FM 139, about three tenths of a mile north of County Road 2536. The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 11:15pm, a 2003 Chevrolet SUV driven by Joseph Williams was traveling south on FM 139.

Swepco Crews Working to Restore Power to 945 Customers

May 8, 2020 - Swepco crews are gathered on Cora Street near the intersection of Fannin this afternoon. Around 2:15pm crews had four buckets raised to work on the power line.

SH 7 West, CR 1145 Center of Major Crash Incident

May 8, 2020 - State Highway 7 (SH7) West at CR 1145 was the scene of a major two-vehicle collision early Friday, May 8, 2020.

Shelby County Now Has 147 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

May 7, 2020 - Shelby County Office of Emergency Management was notified by Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) on May 5th of 3 more positive confirmed cases of COVID-19 and on May 6th DSHS reported 13 more positive cases bringing the total cumulative case count for Shelby County to 147.

Also on May 5th, DSHS reported 4 cases recovered and on May 6th, 7 more cases were reported as recovered bringing the total of recovered cases to 31.