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Shelbyville Man Dies in Automotive, Pedestrian Crash

January 21, 2015 - A Shelbyville man perished in an automotive, pedestrian crash Wednesday morning, January 21, 2015 in Jasper County.

According to Texas Department of Public Safety, the fatal crash occurred at 6:50am two miles south of Jasper. A 2013 truck tractor owned by Red Watson Logging Inc. towing a pole trailer was traveling southbound on US 96 in the inside lane. For an unknown reason, a pedestrian ran out in front of the 18-wheeler and was struck and killed. The driver of the 18-wheeler was not injured, but visibly shaken after the crash.

Sheriff's Department Seeking Information Concerning Destroyed Mailboxes

January 21, 2015 - Sheriff Willis Blackwell states that during the evening of Thursday, December 25, 2014 and the morning of December 26, 2014, unidentified individual(s) destroyed several mailboxes along FM 3184, FM 3172, FM 139, and FM 417 East.

Based on the degree of destruction caused to the mailboxes, it is believed an explosive was used. One explosion caused a grass fire that burned a portion of a hay field, and another grass fire in the Huxley area was reported, but the cause remains uncertain at this time.

Where Did All The Bobcats Go?

January 15, 2015 - As years go by, there are many changes in life and society. Records indicate that the School named for C H. Daniels who was the principal of the African American school in Center, Texas for many years, began in 1928. The last graduating class from Daniels (12th grade) was in 1968 but since the class of 1969 was so close to graduating it claims heritage there also.

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