Truck Collides with Wall on San Augustine St. in Center

June 5, 2019 - The intersection of San Augustine and Houston Streets in Center was the scene of a single-vehicle collision with a retaining wall Wednesday, June 5, 2019.

TxDOT Commission Approves New Projects for Lufkin District; Includes Shelby County

June 4, 2019 Lufkin - Texas transportation commissioners last week approved more than $592.8 million in highway construction projects, with more than $3 million approved for the Lufkin District.

Improvements to crossovers on various divided highways in the Lufkin District were approved for a $1.4 million safety highway improvement project that will include upgrading signing and striping. Striping Technology LP, Tyler, TX, will serve as contractor for the project. No timeline for completion has been set.

Vehicle Crashes Through Wall on US 96

June 4, 2019 - A car came crashing through a brick wall early Saturday, June 1, 2019, causing major damage to the vehicle and the wall.

At the time emergency personnel arrived no one was in the car, and a search began for anyone that had been inside.

Vehicle, Pedestrian Incident in U.S. 96 Construction Zone

June 3, 2019 - US Highway 96 North just inside the city limits of Center was the scene of a vehicle versus pedestrian incident in the middle of a construction zone in front of a fuel station.

Joaquin VFD, DeSoto Firemen Fight House Fire

June 3, 2019 - At 9:30 pm Sunday evening, The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department, along with Desoto Fire District #1, was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 500 block of FM 3174.

Flags at Half Staff Alert

June 3, 2019 - A Presidential Proclamation has been issued that flags should be flown at half staff until sunset, tomorrow, June 4, 2019 in honor of the Virginia Beach, Virginia shooting victims.

Read proclamation by clicking here.

Center Weather Statistics for May 2019

May 31, 2019 - Weather statistics for May, 2019 are prepared and submitted by Ann Forbes, U.S. Weather Service Observer.

Highest Temp was 93 degrees on 5-20-2019
Highest Temp on Record was 100 degrees on 5-21-1943
Lowest Temp was 55 degrees on 5-14-2019
Lowest Temp on Record was 40 degrees on 5-05-1992, 5-01-1996 & 5-04-2013

Rainfall Recorded was 9.83 inches
Average Monthly Rainfall is 4.47 inches
Above Average by 5.36 inches
Highest Recorded for this Month was 16.50 inches in 1953

FM 414 Scene of Single-Vehicle Rollover

May 31, 2019 - FM 414 was the scene of a single-vehicle rollover crash Friday, May 31, 2019.

Jury Cancellation for 273rd District Court

May 30, 2019 - The Jury that was summoned for Monday, June 3, 2019, for the 273rd District Court, Honorable James A. Payne, Jr. presiding, has been cancelled.

All cases scheduled have been resolved or passed.

Anyone receiving a jury summons for this day is released until the receive a future summons.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Lori Oliver
District Clerk

Commissioner Bellmyer Reports Bridge Re-opened on CR 4020 (Update)

May 30, 2019 - (Update): Commissioner Bellmyer announces as of 4:17pm, Thursday CR 4020 has been re-opened for general use.

May 30, 2019 - Precinct 4 Commissioner Tom Bellmyer reports the bridge on CR 4020 which is approximately 1.25 miles off of Hwy 87 is temporarily closed for repairs. The bridge is broke down and repairs are currently being made.

Bellmyer said he hopes to have repairs completed and the bridge open by this Saturday.

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