SWEPCO Seeks Base Rate Increase in Texas

December 16, 2016 - SHREVEPORT, La., Dec. 16, 2016 – AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), a unit of American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP), today submitted a request to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to increase the company’s Texas rates by approximately $69 million annually. If approved, new rates could go into effect in mid-to-late 2017.

Loop 500, U.S. 96 Scene of Chicken Hauler Truck Crash

December 16, 2016 - Loop 500 and U.S. Highway 96 North was the scene of a chicken hauler crash on Thursday, December 15, 2016.

Timpson VFD Involved in Two-Vehicle Crash

December 15, 2016 - The Timpson Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) responded a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 only this time, they were involved in the crash.

Woman Feared Dead in House Fire Found Alive

December 15, 2016 - A woman who was thought by relatives to have perished in a house fire early Thursday morning was found safe following a desperate search.

Tyson Plant Work Schedule (Updated)

December 13, 2016 - Tyson Foods Center Processing Plant work schedule:

Thursday, December 15: all shifts shipping will work. All other departments will not work.
The plant will return to a normal work schedule Friday, December 16.

SH 7, Loop 500 Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

December 13, 2016 - The intersection of Loop 500 and State Highway 7 East was the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Center on Friday, December 9, 2016.

When officers with the Center Police Department arrived at the scene, the vehicles had moved from the roadway.

Fatal Auto-Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation, Driver Unknown

December 12, 2016 San Augustine County - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers responded to a hit and run auto-pedestrian fatality crash on FM 83 about 3 miles East of Broaddus on December 11, at approximately 7:21 p.m.

The preliminary crash investigation indicates a passing motorist notified law enforcement of the apparent crash.

Investigators continue to investigate the collision and are working to locate the vehicle and identify the operator.

The deceased has been identified as 35-year-old David Neal Jacks from Broaddus, TX.

Texas, 42 States Reach $19.5 Million Settlement with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company

December 8, 2016 - AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that the state of Texas will receive $1,015,420 in a $19.5 million settlement that 42 other state attorneys general reached with the pharmaceutical company Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS). The settlement stems from claims that the company violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by improperly marketing the antipsychotic drug Abilify. Under the terms of the settlement, BMS is prohibited from making false or misleading claims about Abilify, including its safety or efficacy in comparison with other drugs.

Commissioners' Court Special Meeting Agenda, Dec. 8

December 6, 2016 - Notice is hereby given that a Workshop of the Governing body of the Shelby County Commissioners’ Court will be held on the 8th day of December, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. in the Courtroom of the Shelby County Courthouse at 200 San Augustine Street, Center, Shelby County, Texas to deliberate and consider action on the following items:

1. Discuss Personnel Policy Manuals with TAC representatives.

2. Adjourn

Two-Vehicle Crash Results in Major Damage, Traffic Delays

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