Angelina County Individuals Arrested on Federal Drug Trafficking Charges

July 15, 2015 - U.S. Attorney John M. Bales announced today that five individuals are in custody following a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking in the Eastern District of Texas.

On July 14, 2015, a combined task force of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies began executing federal arrest warrants for defendants indicted following a two year investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas and elsewhere. The agencies also executed three search warrants in Diboll and one in Lufkin.

Driver Life-Flighted from FM 414 Crash

July 14, 2015 - FM 414 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Friday, July 10, 2015 which resulted in a life-flight for the driver. Emergency personnel was dispatched to the crash scene at 4pm on Sardis Road (FM 414).

U.S. 96 North Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash

July 14, 2015 - The driver involved in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday, July 14, 2015 was transported to the hospital following a crash on U.S. Highway 96.

U.S. 84 Intersection in Joaquin Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

July 14, 2015 - The intersection of State Highway 7 East and U.S. Highway 84 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Joaquin on Monday, July 13, 2015.

Motorcycle Rider Sent to Hospital Following Crash in Center

July 14, 2015 - A motorcycle rider was sent to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Tenaha Street in Center Monday, July 13, 2015.

Fire Department Responds to Residential Fire on Bolton Street

July 14, 2015 - A residential fire occurred Saturday, July 11, 2015 bringing fire fighters out during the heat of the day to Bolton Street.

Center Dixie League Teams Compete in State Baseball Tournaments Held in Center

July 14, 2015 - Center Dixie League Youth baseball had four teams participating in the state baseball tournament held at Center’s Lion’s Ballpark. Center’s Coach Pitch Large Division kicked off local action on the Fourth of July. They held a 10-6 lead in the fifth inning but saw Athens make a comeback to win in a late inning rally by a 13-10 margin.
Center later lost to Bullard in their second game.

Joaquin’s Machine Pitch Junior team was eliminated in two hard-fought contest with Chapel Hill.

Commissioners Give Elevator Repair Go-Ahead, Moves Forward with Property Purchase

July 13, 2015 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved the repair of the elevator in the 1885 Historic Courthouse at their meeting on Monday, July 13, 2015 and approved right of way deeds for land involving several roadways in the county.

During the wedding of Jessica Bridges and Cody Dawson on April 5, 2014 the elevator in the courthouse became stuck between floors with several people on board. The Center Fire Department was called in and the occupants eventually were safely extracted from the elevator. The elevator has remained shutdown since that time.