December 6, 2018 - Alert: A truck hauling salt water has overturned on SL 500 near SH 7 East in Center.

Motorists should prepare for delays, reduce speed and stay alert as emergency responders clear the scene.

December 4, 2018 - According to a Tenaha Police Department press release, three Tenaha residents were arrested Monday on drug charges following the execution of search warrant.

December 4, 2018 - As a result of the recent passing of President George Hebert Walker Bush, Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed Wednesday, December 5, 2018, as an official day of mourning for the state of Texas. TxDOT offices will be closed.

December 3, 2018 - Weather statistics for November, 2018 prepared and submitted by Ann Forbes, U.S. Weather Service Observer.
 
Highest Temp was 81 degrees on 11-01-2018
Highest Temp on Record was 91 degrees on 11-14-1942 and 11-11-1944
Lowest Temp was 26 degrees on 11-15-2018
Lowest Temp on Record was 12 degrees on 11-30-1976
 
Rainfall Recorded was 9.33 inches
Average Monthly Rainfall is 5.04 inches
Above Average by 4.29 inches
Highest Recorded for this Month was 16.58 in 1940

December 2, 2018 - As of 4am December 2, 2018 the stand-off at Melton’s car lot (Owned by Mark Tuley) in Center came to an end with the sound of gunfire, according to sources residing in the neighborhood.

Traffic was flowing again on State Highway 7 as of 7am with there being no more road blocks.

Texas Rangers are on scene investigating the location. 

More information will be provided as it’s made available by the Texas Department of Public Safety.