Commission Approves New Contracts for Lufkin District; Shelby County Included in $718,542 Bridge Maintenance Project

September 27, 2019 - The Texas Transportation Commission on Thursday approved more than $514.9 million in new construction projects statewide, with more than $4.7 million approved for the Lufkin District. In addition, more than $40.7 million was approved for maintenance contracts statewide, with more than $2.5 million approved for the Lufkin District.

Construction projects approved for districtwide locations include:

Crash Blocks Louisiana Street, Causes Power Outage (Updated)

September 26, 2019 - Louisiana Street in Center was the location of a major single-vehicle crash Wednesday, September 25, 2019.

Center Fire Department firemen redirected traffic at the scene and extinguished a fire outside the SWEPCO substation located near to the crash.

Courthouse Telephones Having Technical Difficulties

September 26, 2019 - The Shelby County Judges office would like to make the public aware of phone issues with some of the offices in the courthouse. Please do not think your calls are being ignored. The phone company is working to resolve the issues which may take several days before they are repaired and all operational again. Thank you for your patience during this time of technical difficulties.

Business Closures Due to Power Outage

September 25, 2019 - The Shelby County Museum is closed today due to a power outage.

Also, according to a note on the door of Golden Eye Clinic, they are closed for the remainder of today and will resume normal business hours tomorrow, October 26, 2019.

Commissioners Adopt New Budget, Tax Rate

September 25, 2019 - Following extensive discussion over the proposed budget, and other potential additions, the Shelby County Commissioners carried a motion to adopt the proposed budget with the only addition being $5,000 to the Child Welfare Board during their meeting held September 18, 2019.

This left out additional raises that had been discussed in previous budgetary meetings.

(A county employee later clarified the 2% COLA was included in the approved budget.)

Hurst Street in Center Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash Incident

September 24, 2019 - Hurst Street in Center was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, September 24, 2019, sometime before 7:30am.

Constables Recover 18-wheeler in Haslam; Over $250,000 in Value

September 22, 2019 - Shelby County Constables were instrumental in the recovery of a truck-tractor and trailer in the Haslam area Wednesday, September 18, 2019 with a combined value of $250,000.

Center Police Department Warns of Fraudulent Calls

September 22, 2019 - The Center Police Department reports an individual recently was victim of a fraudulent call resulting in the loss of several hundred dollars.

The fraudulent caller claimed to be with the Social Security Administration and requested the individual on the other end of the line purchase a gift card. The victim was then requested to supply them with the corresponding information. The actors of this crime were aware of the victim's name, date of birth and social security number.

Center PD Arrests Suspect in Center Gas Station Robbery at Gunpoint

September 20, 2019 - The Center Police Department has issued a press release relating to the suspect involved in the robbery of a Center gas station at gunpoint who has been apprended.

Commissioners Close County Road 1039; Closure Tomorrow

September 4, 2019 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved the closure of County Road 1039. Following discussion with Josh McAdams, who owns property on both sides of the roadway, the commissioners voted to close 696 feet of roadway.

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