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.

West Shelby VFD Responds to Hay Roll on Fire

May 30, 2019 - The West Shelby Volunteer Fire Department responded to a hay roll on fire in a hay meadow Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 6:26pm on County Road 1171 with a tanker truck and two grass trucks.

SC Sheriff's Office Warns Area Residents of Scam

May 29, 2019 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents of a scam that is circulating in our area. This scam is referred to as the “Grandparent Scam.”

Center Livestock Market Report for May 29th

May 29, 2019 - Center Livestock Market Report for May 29, 2019.

Cattle Sold: 362 HD
Sellers: 58
Buyers: 34

Steers:
150-300 LBS 1.00 to 2.37
300-400 LBS 1.10 to 1.65
400-500 LBS .90 to 1.72
500 LBS & UP .90 to 1.65

Boil Water Notice for San Augustine Rural Water System Rescinded

May 28, 2019 - The water on San Augustine Rural WSC no longer requires boiling.

On May 23, 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.

Boil Water Notice for McClelland Public Water System Rescinded

May 24, 2019 - On May 19, 2019, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the McClelland public water system, TX 2100011, 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.

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