Shelby County Jail Passes Surprise Inspection

March 16, 2015 - Sheriff Willis Blackwell reports that on March 12, 2015 a surprise inspection of the Shelby County Jail was preformed by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

Sheriff Blackwell is happy to report that the Shelby County Jail was compliant and there were no deficiencies noted. Sheriff Blackwell gives credit to Jail Administrator William Cox and all the hard working jailers that make this possible.

Center PD, DPS Investigate Crash on Nacogdoches Highway

March 16, 2015 - Center Police Officers and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Nacogdoches Highway (State Highway 7 West) Monday March 16, 2015 in front of Watlington Street.

James Community Scene of 18-wheeler Rollover Friday Morning

March 14, 2015 - State Highway 7 East in the James Community was the scene of an early morning 18-wheeler rollover on Friday, March 13, 2015.

Wet Road Conditions Contribute to Crash on SH 7

March 14, 2015 - Wet road conditions have plagued drivers all week causing a lot of slipping and sliding and contributed to a crash on State Highway 7 Friday, March 13, 2015.

DPS, Investigates Single-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 84

March 14, 2015 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department and ACE EMS responded to a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 84 one mile from FM 699 on Thursday, March 12, 2015.

During the rainy conditions emergency personnel contended with a large number of traveling vehicles as they worked to handle the crash scene.

Commissioners Distribute Funds to Children's Advocacy Groups, Discuss Closure of FM 415

March 9, 2015 - The Commissioners made their annual approval of money disbursement from the Child Safety Fee Fund to local child advocacy groups including the Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center (SCCAC), and the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Deep East Texas. The total fees for the year are estimated to be $42,000.

Boles Field Site of 10-Year Memorial for Helicopter Crash Victims

Family and friends gathered following the memorial. Pictured are (from left) Sandra Sorrells, Rick Gonzalez, Adam Edgar, Brandy Edgar, Shawn Edgar, Lori Greeno, Tammy Edgar Baker, Glen Edgar, Felix Holmes, and Raymond Edgar.

Protective Order Granted for Stabbing Victim, Online Translator Service Used for Proceedings

March 9, 2015 - Presiding Judge Charles Mitchell granted a Protective Order for applicant, Florentina Gonzalez against her spouse, Marcos Aguilar, on Friday, March 6, 2015 after Court used online translator service for Cause#15CV33014, Florentina Gonzalez and Marcos Aguilar.

Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 96 Leads to Life-Flight

Marrch 8, 2015 - A single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 96 North occurred early Friday morning, March 6, 2015 resulting in a life-flight for the driver.

Public Hearing Addresses Garbage, Littering Issues in Shelby County

Commissioners listen to comments made at Public Hearing April 17, 2015 - Commissioners, County Judge, law enforcement, and members of the community attended a public hearing in the community room of the Shelby County Courthouse on Thursday, April 16, 2015 concerning trash and public nuisances in unincorporated areas of the coun

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