Grand Jury Summons Correction Notice

January 26, 2017 - District Clerk Lori Oliver advises the Grand Jury summons recently mailed out for February 14, 2017 had an incorrect time of 12-midnight on the card. The time to report for Grand Jury is 8:30am. New cards with the correct time were mailed out today, January 26, 2017. Sincerest apologizes for any confusion.

House a Total Loss to Fire in West Shelby County

January 26, 2017 - The West Shelby Volunteer Fire Department (WSVFD) fought a house fire on Thursday, January 26, 2017 14 miles outside of Center.

According to the West Shelby Volunteer Fire Department the house, owned by Melinda Williams, was located on State Highway 7 West in the Aiken Community.

Bennett Pleads Guilty Receiving 8 Years Total Sentence

January 25, 2017 - On Monday, January 23, 2017, Justin Earl Bennett plead out to two charges in the 273rd Judicial District Court with Honorable Charles Mitchell judge presiding and who was represented in court by Attorney Rudy Velasquez.

Mobile Home Lost to Early Morning Fire

January 25, 2017 - Center Fire Department responded to a house fire at 4:19am on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 located at 2734 CR 1464. Upon arrival at the residence of Donald and Vicky Johnson, the fire on the double wide mobile home was fully involved.

The house was a total loss due to the fire.

Council Passes Reduced Firearm Discharge Amendment (Updated)

January 21, 2017 - (This article has been updated to include input from members of the community) - The Center City Council meeting on Monday, January 23, 2017 was well attended by concerned property owners from around the city.

City Council Considering Shooting Ordinance Amendment Reaching Outside City Limits (Update Meeting at 5pm)

January 23, 2017 - Do you like having the right to shoot your firearms outside of the city limits of Center? An amendment to an already existing city ordinance is seeking to take in almost a mile distance into the county in its range of regulation.

Proposed Ordinance

U.S. Intervenes in East Texas False Claims Act Lawsuit Alleging Kickbacks for Ambulance Services

January 23, 2017 SHERMAN, Texas – The United States has filed a complaint intervening in an alleged kickback scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.

Shelby County Under Tornado Watch

January 21, 2017 - Tornado watch outline update for watch 16 NWS storm prediction center Norman Ok 340pm CST Sat Jan 21 2017 tornado watch 16 is in effect until 9pm cst for the following locations.

Texas counties included are Angelina Bowie Cass Gregg Harrison Marion Morris Nacogdoches Panola Rusk Sabine San Augustine Shelby

Vehicle Collides with Utility Pole on San Augustine Street

January 21, 2017 - San Augustine Street in Center south of the intersection with Southview Circle was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Friday, January 20, 2017.

Sheriff's Department Arrests Buna Woman After Allegedly Shooting Elderly Person

January 20, 2017 - Deputies with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Buna woman recently on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and injury to the elderly after she shot another woman in the back of the head.

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