Jury Cancellation for July 8th

July 3, 2019 - The Jury that has been summoned for Monday, July 8, 2019 for the 123rd District Court, Honorable Leann K. Rafferty presiding, has been cancelled. All cases have been resolved and/or settled. Anyone receiving a summons for this day is released from jury service until they receive a future summons.

N.E.W. Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

The water on N.E.W. WSC no longer requires boiling.

July 2, 2019 - On June 27, 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.

SH 7 at CR 3156 Scene of Major Crash

July 2, 2019 - State Highway 7 East was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash Sunday, June 30, 2019.

As emergency personnel arrived at the crash scene, one vehicle remained in the westbound traffic lane while the other one involved was disabled in the eastbound shoulder.

D.A. Issues Updates for Cases from Spring, Summer 2019

July 2, 2019 - The Shelby County District Attorney's office reports on the following hearings or trials for the Spring and Summer of 2019:

Tracy Whitaker Sentenced to Multiple Prison Stints for Crimes Committed in Timpson

Truck Crashes Off FM 147

July 1, 2019 - FM 147 about three miles from State Highway 87 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Friday, June 28, 2019.

The Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the crash at 5:14pm for traffic control and a possible entrapment.

Nacogdoches, Hurst Streets Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

July 1, 2019 - The intersection of Nacogdoches and Hurst Streets in Center was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Friday, June 28, 2019.

Weatherization Saves $$

July 1, 2019 - Hot summer temperatures often mean high utility bills. These bills often place a strain on household budgets and especially for those who are on limited income. Saving money on energy bills makes a huge difference for families on a tight budget. Greater East Texas Community Action Program is seeking home weatherization applicants for low income households in San Augustine, Sabine & Shelby counties. The work is free to eligible households. Weatherization addresses energy saving measures in homes to make them more efficient.

Panola County Man Convicted of Drug Trafficking, Tampering, Obstruction Charges

July 1, 2019 - A 30-year-old Carthage, Texas man has been convicted of federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today.

Winfred Earl Ware, Jr. was found guilty by a jury on June 28, 2019, of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, obstruction of justice and witness tampering following a two-week trial before U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone.

Center Weather Statistics for June 2019

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

Highest Temp was 95 degrees on 6-21 and 6-22-2019
Highest Temp on Record was 108 degrees on 6-13-1943
Lowest Temp was 60 degrees on 6-12-2019
Lowest Temp on Record was 45 degrees on 6-01-1984

Rainfall Recorded was 8.67 inches
Average Monthly Rainfall is 5.30 inches
Above Average by 3.37 inches
Highest Recorded was 12.81 inches in 1981
Lowest Recorded for this Month was 0.00 inches in 1948 and 1954

Transportation Commission Approves New Projects

Angelina and Shelby counties to see new construction

June 28, 2019 Lufkin – Texas Transportation Commissioners on Thursday approved more than $619 million for construction projects statewide that included more than $43 million in the Lufkin District.

Shelby County Today

Menu

News