DETEC Reports 1,450 Without Power (Update)

Update: As of 3 PM on Sunday, May 19th, Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative is reporting approximately 1,450 members without power after overnight storms. Crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible.

San Augustine Co: 500 Members
Shelby Co: 390 Members
Nacogdoches Co: 250 Members
Newton Co: 213 Members
Sabine Co: 90 Members
Jasper Co: 5 Members

Flooded Roadways, Blocked Roadways (Updated 12:59am)

May 19, 2019 - The U.S. Highway 59 overpass north of TImpson is passable again as the flooding has receded.

Travelers are urged to use caution, expect possible travel delays, and take alternate routes to avoid flooded roadways.

Tornado Watch in Effect until 2am

May 19, 2019 - Tornado watch 189 remains valid until 2am CDT Sunday for the following areas in Louisiana this watch includes 15 parishes in north central Louisiana: Caldwell, Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Lincoln, Ouachita, Union, Winn.

In northwest Louisiana: Bienville, Claiborne, De Soto, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine, Webster in Texas this watch includes 6 counties.

In northeast Texas: Angelina, Nacogdoches, Panola, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby.

Portions of Shelby County Included in Severe Thunderstorm Warning (Updated 12:31am)

May 18, 2019 - Severe Thunderstorm Warning for De Soto Parish in northwestern Louisiana, Southwestern Caddo Parish in northwestern Louisiana, Northwestern Sabine Parish in northwestern Louisiana, Eastern Panola County in northeastern Texas, Shelby County in eastern Texas, Northern San Augustine County in eastern Texas until 1:15am CDT.

At 11:36pm CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Deberry to 12 miles east of Carthage to near Joaquin to 7 miles west of Neuville to 6 miles north of Lufkin, moving east at 35 mph.

Truck Goes Airborne, Crashes in Woods on SH 7

May 17, 2019 - A pickup truck involved in a major crash was located off State Highway 7 West Friday, May 17, 2019 with no driver to be found.

Center Fire Department Fights Boat, RV Fire Off FM 2468

May 17, 2019 - A property off FM 2468 just near Loop 500 was the scene of several fires Wednesday, May 15, 2019, which involved a boat and two travel trailers and a lawn mower.

Jury Cancellation for 273rd District Court

May 17, 2019 - The Jury that was summoned for Monday, May 20, 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.

Lori Oliver
District Clerk

Two Vehicles Crash at Loop 500, FM 2468 Intersection

May 16, 2019 - Loop 500 and the intersection of FM 2468 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash involving a white SUV and a pickup truck which was part of a construction crew resurfacing portions of Shelby County roadways.

Sheriff's Department Seeks Dutton (Updated)

Update: The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office reports Riki D’Shain Dutton surrendered himself today, May 14, 2019 into custody.

May 13, 2019 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is seeking the whereabouts of Riki D’Shain Dutton, 27, of Center. Dutton is described as a 5’6” white male and weighs approximately 175 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Tenaha, Payne Streets Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash in Center

May 13, 2019 - Tenaha Street in Center was the scene of a two-vehicle collision at around 3:50pm, May 13, 2019.

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