Storm Causes Area Outages, DETEC Reports 100 Meters Out

July 28, 2016 - Following a storm blowing in shortly after 3:30pm Thursday, July 28th, electric outages began happening around the county.

Many areas have all ready had power restored and as of 6:30 PM, DETEC is reporting approximately 100 meters out due to the weather with the majority of these being in the Shelby (Joaquin) and San Augustine County area.

Crews are working to restore all power as quickly and as safely as possibly.

DETEC customers can report outages by calling 1-800-392-5986.

Boil Water Notice Lifted for Joaquin Citizens

July 28, 2016 - It is no longer necessary for customers on the Paxton Water Supply in the Joaquin area (HWY 7 E, FM 137, FM 2787 and surrounding roads) to boil their water.

Judge Sentences Former Shelby County Teacher

July 27, 2016 - The long awaited case against Jenny Rhodes Cassell has come to a conclusion as the former Center ISD teacher was sentenced on Wednesday, July 27, 2016.

Cassell stood before Judge Charles "Brick" Dickerson, 123rd Judicial District Judge, at 4:42pm to receive sentencing. A plea agreement between the state, represented by Assistant District Attorney Stephen Shires, and Lisa G. Flournoy, representing Cassell, was approved by Judge Dickerson and he covered elements of the agreement with Cassell.

Precinct 3 Commissioner Returns $200,000 Loan to County

July 26, 2016 - Due in part to extensive damage in the Precinct 3 area received from heavy rains and flooding, the Precinct 3 budget was lacking in funding to deal with the emergency and assistance needed.

FEMA funding has been received by Precinct 3 and as a result Travis Rodgers, Commissioner Precinct 3, has returned the money which was borrowed to the county general fund.

Center Police Department Captures Shreveport Murder Suspect

Jakarris Harper July 25, 2016 - The Shreveport Police Department has been searching for two suspects in a murder which took place on July 20, 2016 and one suspect made his way to Center where he is now in custody.

Two Men Lose Lives in U.S. 59 Crash; Timpson Emergency Personnel Assists DPS (Update)

Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers measure the crash scene.

July 22, 2016 - Two men have lost their lives as the result of a crash which took place on U.S. Highway 59 in Rusk County at the intersection of CR 3286.

NWS Issues Urgent Weather Message, Short Term Forecast

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

Paxton Water Public Notice to Boil Water, July 22

July 22, 2016 - Notice To Boil Water Due to repairs at the plant, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water System, Paxton Water, to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption. This is for the customers that were out of water on 7/22/2016 on Hwy. 7 east, Fm 139 and 2787, and all side roads.

Emergency Responders Work Crash on SH 7 East Friday Morning

July 22, 2016 - Sheriff's Department, Center Police Department and Texas Department of Public Safety all responded to a reported bad wreck on State Highway 7 East of Center just past the Loop 500 intersection Friday mid-morning.

Three Teens in Joaquin Involved in Near Tragic Crash

July 21, 2016 - Three teens were involved in a near-tragic crash on U.S. Highway 84 in front of the Joaquin High School on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.

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