Construction Detour on Nacogdoches Street

August 1, 2018 - Use caution traveling down Nacogdoches Street. Work crews are detouring traffic near the intersection of Nacogdoches and Wheeler Street.

Sheriff's Department Seeks Whereabouts of Hill (Update)

August 1, 2018 - According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Department, Hill turned himself into the Dallas County Sheriff's Office July 31. Hill posted bond and was released the same day.

July 31, 2018 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking the whereabouts of Prince Earl Hill, 50, of Center.

Center July 2018 Weather Statistics

July 31, 2018 - WEATHER STATS for July 2018 prepared and submitted by Ann Forbes, U.S. Weather Service Observer.

Highest Temp was 107 degrees on 7-23-2018
Highest Temp on Record was 110 degrees on 7-26-1954
Lowest Temp was 68 degrees on 7-26-2018
Lowest Temp on Record was 55 degrees on 7-15-1967, 7-07-1970 and 7-08-1972

Rainfall Recorded was 2.94 inches
Average Monthly Rainfall is 3.31 inches
Below Average by 0.37 inches
Highest Recorded for This Month was 10.19 inches in 2002

Center FD, Timpson VFD Fight Grass Fire

July 31, 2018 - The Center Fire Department responded to the aid of Timpson Volunteer Fire Department Tuesday, July 24, 4:45pm in regards to a hay meadow which had caught on fire.

ADM Animal Nutrition Recalls Mintrate® 36-15 Breed Right Cattle Tub

Shelby County Constable Investigation Leads to Recovery of Stolen Vehicle

July 31, 2018 - An investigation by Roy Cheatwood, Shelby County Precinct 3 Constable, into a questionable attempted use of a check at Quick Stop in Haslam resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle.

According to Constable Cheatwood, at around 9am Monday, July 30, 2018 he was alerted to the situation at Quick Stop and was advised that the subjects were in a possible stolen vehicle, a 2013 Dodge Challenger.

TxDOT Sets New School Zone Speed Limits in Tenaha

July 27, 2018 - Speed limits in Tenaha, in Shelby County, are scheduled to be lowered following a recommendation from TxDOT and approval by Tenaha City Commissioners.

The speed limit on FM 2695 will be lowered to 45 miles per hour from 55 miles per hour from FM 947 to Loop 157.

Child Involved in Shelby County Crash in Houston Hospital

July 27, 2018 - State Highway 87 North at FM 1645 was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash Thursday, July 26, which has put one child in a hospital in Houston.

Center PD Charges Man with Roland Capital Murder

July 26, 2018 - The Center Police Department responded to an unresponsive person on Sampson Street On July 5th at approximately 10:23 A.M. Upon arrival, Officers found Brakia Rashed Roland 27, of Center deceased.

Kirkwood Acting Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace

July 26, 2018 - As a result of the suspension of Jenny Hicks as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4 in Shelby County, it was necessary for another individual to be placed in that position during the interim.

Per order of suspension by LeAnn K. Rafferty, 123rd Judicial District Judge, of Hicks and immediate placement of Jackie Kirkwood as acting Justice of the Peace to fulfill the duties of the office of Precinct 4, Hicks still retains the office; however, under suspension.

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