Van Takes Nosedive Off Highway 96

October 15, 2016 - Emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of U.S. Highway 96 North and Loop 500 just outside of Center Friday, October 14, 2016 after a van took a nosedive into a ditch.

Driver Loses Control in Single-Vehicle Crash

October 14, 2016 - U.S. Highway 96 North was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Monday, October 10, 2016.

When Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Troopers arrived at the scene, the vehicle involved was partially in a wooded area beside the road.

Commissioners' Court Taking Bids on Demolition of Old Shelby General Hospital

October 13, 2016 - Shelby County Commissioners’ Court is now taking bids on the demolition of the old Shelby General Hospital building located at 114 Hurst Street, Center, Texas. The bid should also include debris removal and disposal. Proof of Workers’ Compensation and Liability Insurance in the amount of $2,000.000.00 required.

SC Clerk Issues Order of General Election for Nov 8th

October 13, 2016 - An election is hereby ordered to be held on November 8, 2016, in Shelby County, Texas for the purpose of electing the following county and precinct officers as required by Article XVI, Section 65 of the Texas Constitution.

List of Offices: District Attorney, County Attorney, County Sheriff, County Tax Assessor/Collector, County Commissioner - Precincts 1 and 3, and Constables - All Precincts.

Area Law Enforcement Agencies Investigate Incident at Banks, Austin Street in Center

October 10, 2016 - The intersection of Banks Street and Austin Street was a point of interest for many traveling the Center Square early Monday evening as Austin Street was blocked by law enforcement officers performing an investigation.

Blue Bell Recalls All Products Made With Aspen Hills Cookie Dough

Two County Road Bridges to be Replaced in Shelby County

October 10, 2016 LUFKIN – Two county roads are set to be closed in Shelby County as Texas Department of Transportation contractors prepare to replace two off-line county bridges.

Stateline Construction, contractor for the $552,047 project, will close the bridges beginning Tuesday on County Road 4256 at the tributary of Flat Fork Creek and County Road 4670 at McFadden Creek.

East Texas Poultry Festival Broiler Auction Brings in Over $81,195

October 10, 2016 - Album - The 2016 East Texas Poultry Festival broiler sale brought over $81,195.00 with the grand champion pen of broilers selling for $7,500.00.