Severe Thunderstorm Warning Includes Portions of Shelby County (Updated)

May 2, 2019 - (Update 10:22pm): Significant Weather Advisory for Western De Soto and Southwestern Caddo Parishes, Northeastern Panola and Northeastern Shelby Counties until 11pm CDT.

At 10:04pm CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Joaquin to near Beckville. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.

Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with these storms.

San Augustine Rural WSC Boil Water Notice Rescinded

May 2, 2019 - The water on San Augustine Rural WSC no longer requires boiling.

On April 25, 2019, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the San Augustine Rural Public Water System, #2030007, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

N.E.W. Water Supply Boil Water Notice Rescinded

May 2, 2019 - The water on N.E.W. WSC no longer requires boiling. On April 25, 2019, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the N.E.W. Water Supply, #2030034, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Wilburn Arrested on Drug Related Charges

May 2, 2019 - Roger Eugene Wilburn, 50, of Joaquin was arrested May 1, 2019, on an outstanding warrant out of Shelby County Constable Precinct 3 Roy Cheatwood’s office for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

Excelsior ISD Closes Thursday Due to No Electricity

May 2, 2019 - Excelsior ISD is closed today, May 2, 2019 due to no electricity. Check back for updates.

Three-Vehicle Collision at Tenaha, Foster Streets

May 2, 2019 - Tenaha and Foster Streets in Center is the scene of a three-vehicle collision as of around 7:40am May 2, 2019.

Two individuals involved in the incident have been transported by ambulance from the incident. As of 8:18 the scene is now clear.

More information will be provided on Shelby County Today as it’s made available.

Center Weather Statistics for April 2019

May 1, 2019 - Weather statistics April 2019 are prepared and submitted by Ann Forbes, U.S. Weather Service Observer.

Highest Temp was 88 degrees on 4-10-2019 and 4-11-2019
Highest Temp on Record was 94 degrees on 4-10-1963, 4-21-1987* and 4-19-2011
Lowest Temp was 30 degrees on 4-02-2019
Lowest Temp on Record was 28 degrees on 4-03-1971 and 4-01-1987*

Tornado in the Sabine National Forest Forces Temporary Closure

May 1, 2019 - Ragtown Recreation Area on the Sabine National Forest is temporarily closed due to tornado damage sustained from last Thursday’s storm.

According to Angelina and Sabine District Ranger Kimpton Cooper, the recreation area sustained substantial damage to the buildings and other infrastructure. It will remain closed to public access until proper assessments and repairs can be completed and the facility is deemed safe to reopen.

Traffic Stop Ends with Driver Arrested on Drug Charges

TxDOT Clears Dirt Off Hwy 7 West After Truck Loses Load

April 29, 2019 - TxDOT cleared dirt from SH 7 west of Center where a truck lost its load due to a tire blowout at around 2:30pm near CR 1145. Both eastbound lanes of traffic were blocked from the spill until 3:12pm.

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