Possible Salmonella Contamination Spurs Jennie-O to Recall Raw Ground Turkey

November 16, 2018 – EDITOR’S NOTE: FSIS and our public health partners, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state public health officials, are investigating a Salmonella Reading outbreak. Please note that FSIS is continuing to investigate illnesses associated with this widespread outbreak, and additional product from other companies may also be recalled. Salmonella is prevalent and can be present in raw poultry and meat – no raw poultry or meat is sterile.

Flat Fork Water Supply Corp. Boil Water Notification (Rescinded)

November 14, 2018 - On November 9, 2018, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required our public water system (Flat Fork WSC), PWS ID (2100007) to issue a Boil Water Notice (BWN) to inform our customers that due to the presence of contaminants or an interruption in service, water from our system must be boiled prior to consumption.

DPS Troopers Investigate Fatal Crash on U.S. 96

November 11, 2018 - Emergency personnel were dispatched to U.S. Highway 96 South early Sunday, November 11, 2018 for a two-vehicle fatal crash.

Emergency Responders Locate Injured Hunter

November 8, 2018 - Emergency personnel were searching for the location of a hunter Wednesday, November 8, 2018 that was reported to have been injured.

The Center Fire Department was dispatched to the scene on CR 1006 (City Lake Road) south of Center at 6:18pm to the Mill Creek Hunting Club.

Two-Vehicle Crash at Loop 500, SH 7 East

November 8, 2018 - Loop 500 and State Highway 7 (SH 7) East was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Thursday, November 8, 2018.

Law Enforcement Uncover Drugs During Residential Search

November 7, 2018 - On November 5, 2018, officers with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and Texas Department of Public Safety went to a residence at 1153 FM 2026 in Center in response to reported illegal activity at the residence.

Unofficial November 6th Election Results (All Boxes In)

November 6, 2018 - Shelby County had a good voter turnout for the November 6th midterm elections with 69% of the registered voters expressing their opinions at the polls. A record 53% of the total ballots cast were done during Early Voting and 47% were cast on election day.

City of Center final voting results are in and incumbent Jerry Lathan wins Council Member, District 2 with 126 votes to Rogers Yarborough's 68 votes.

TxDOT Campaign "#EndTheStreakTX" Raising Awareness

November 6, 2018 - These numbers should be a reality check for all Texas drivers. Every day since November 7, 2000 at least one person has died on Texas roadways. It's time to change the way we drive. Buckle up and don't drive distracted. #EndTheStreakTX

Center PD K9 Unit Apprehends Suspect Following Chase

November 6, 2018 - The Center Police Department (CPD) reports the arrest of an individual following his alleged attempt to flee and apprehension with the assistance of a CPD K9.

City of Center Election Ballot for Nov 6th, Early Voting Schedule

October 22, 2018 - An election for the City of Center was ordered to be held on November 6, 2018 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM for the purpose of electing the following officers:

District II - Council Member (Rogers Yarborough and Jerry G. Lathan)
District IV - Council Member (Randy Collard - Unopposed)
At-Large - Council Member (Leigh Porterfield - Unopposed)
At-Large - Council Memberd (Terry Scull - Unopposed)

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