July 6, 2017 - Center Police Department served a narcotics search warrant on the residence of 32-year-old Elisha Remedies and 42-year-old Michael Garrett of Center, Texas on Thursday, June 15, 2017. After a lengthy narcotics investigation Narcotics Detective, David Haley presented his case to Judge Rafferty who issued a search warrant for the couples residence located at 365 Shelbyville Street the location of the Energy Lodge.
July 3, 2017 - In observance of Independence Day the Shelby County Courthouse is closed Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4. This includes the tax offices for property and motor vehicle as well as the District Clerk's office and County Clerk's office on the square.
The courthouse will re-open Wednesday, July 5 at 8am.
June 30, 2017 - Two vehicles which were traveling in opposite directions on June 25, 2017 were each brought to an abrupt halt when they met with a tree in their respective paths.
June 29, 2017 - The City of Center is shuting down all of Timpson Street to through traffic, from Hurst Street to Tenaha Street, to repair a main water line. The repair could take possibly 3 to 4 hours. Please adjust your driving route accordingly. Necessary traffic will be detoured through Margo Street to Pearl Street.
June 29, 2017 - The Shelby County grand jury for the January Term 2017 of the 273rd Judicial District Court met Tuesday, June 28, 2017 and indicted 41 cases on 29 individuals.
June 28, 2017 - On June 20, 2017 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required our public water system The City of Joaquin (2100010) 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.
June 26, 2017 - Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison presented the commissioners with a proposal to partner with the city of Center for the purchase of a new building to house the radio systems for the county and city emergency services during their meeting Monday, June 26, 2017. The total price for the building is $5,380.08 and Judge Harbison stated the city has already agreed to pay for half of the cost of the building, leaving the county to make the difference of $2,690.04.