SL 224 Closure at BU 59 in Nacogdoches

April 22, 2024 - On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, construction crews will close NW Loop 224 at the BU 59 overpass. All northwest bound traffic must travel through the signal and take alternate routes.

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, there will be a southbound lane closure in place on SL 224 near US 59.

SUV, Mini Bike Collide on U.S. 59 in Tenaha

April 20, 2024 - U.S. Highway 59 in Tenaha was the scene of a two-vehicle crash involving an SUV and a mini bike on Friday, April 20, 2024.

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) was first notified of the incident and additional emergency personnel were requested.

Local Marine Business Burglarized, Boat Equipment Stolen

April 19, 2024 - The Center Police Department confirms, Hometown Tackle and Marine was the victim of a burglary that is believed to have taken place during the night of April 9, 2024, and the early morning hours of April 10, 2024.

Items taken include fish finders, depth finders, trolling motors, power poles, and items of that nature from the boats of customers that were being repaired.

There was no evidence recovered that anyone gained entrance to the building during the theft.

Commissioners Discuss Increase to SSWCD; Enter Into Pugmill Sand Contract

April 18, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners were presented with a request during their April 10, 2024 meeting for an increase to Shelby County’s yearly contribution to the Shelby Soil and Water Conservation District (SSWCD) #449 from $7,000 to $9,000 or $10,000.

Terry Allen, Vice-Chairman of the SSWCD board, submitted a request by letter and Judge Harbison offered the court the opportunity to hear directly from the SSWCD at a future meeting. Commissioner Bellmyer said he would like SSWCD to attend court to provide a presentation on the duties they perform.

Weather Outlook Includes Possible Thunderstorms This Afternoon

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the ArkLaTex this afternoon through this evening.

Sheriff Locates Missing 16-year-old (Updated - 10:23a)

April 18, 2024 - (Update): 10:23am - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department has stated Jordan Dicks was located and is safe.

SH 7 West Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash

April 17, 2024 - State Highway 7 West was the scene of a single-vehicle crash where the vehicle involved traveled down an embankment Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

Timpson Street in Center Partially Closed for Emergency Repairs

April 16, 2024 - Notice: Timpson Street is partially closed for emergency sewer line repairs under the roadway between Park Hill Lane and Margo St. This section of Timpson St. will be closed for at least the remainder of Tuesday, April 16.

Eastbound traffic is being detoured onto Margo St toward Tenaha and westbound traffic is being detoured down Nicholson toward Nacogdoches St. to proceed to Wheeler/Hurst St.

Water Receding in Joaquin Area

April 15, 2024 - Flooding in the Joaquin area continues to be a struggle for residents and emergency personnel with areas like Sand Isle being under water Monday, April 15, 2024.

Election Administrator's Public Notice of Test of Automatic Tabulating Equipment

April 15, 2024 - Notice is hereby given that the automatic tabulating equipment that will be used in the May 2024 Cities and Schools Elections, held on May 4, 2024, will be tested on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 9am, in the Shelby County Clerk's office in Center, to ascertain that it will accurately count the votes cast for all offices and on all measures.

Aviso Público de Prueba de Equipos de Tabulación

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