County Rescinds Declaration of Disaster, Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning

November 6, 2024 - The Commissioners' Court rescinded the burn ban during their meeting today.

Declaration of Disaster and Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning

October 16, 2024 - (Order) - Whereas, the County of Shelby is under imminent threat of severe damage, injury of loss of life or property resulting from the threat of wildfires due to extremely dry grassland fuel, drought and other weather-related conditions; and

Center ISD Upcoming Elections, Early Voting, Sample Ballot

October 14, 2024 (Click to view Election Order in English/Spanish) - Center ISD has two upcoming elections, General Election and a Special Election.

General Election: An election is hereby ordered to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the purpose of voting on:

City of Center Upcoming Election, Early Voting, Sample Ballot

October 14, 2024 (Click to view Order of Election in English/Spanish) - City of Center, Shelby County, Texas will have an election on November 5, 2024 for the purpose of electing the following officers:

18-wheelers Collide on FM 139 (Updated)

October 12, 2024 - FM 139 near FM 2787 was the scene of a crash involving two truck tractors on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene and assisted with traffic control.

Sheriff Reports on Threat to School, Arrest of Suspect (Updated)

October 11, 2024 - Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports that on October 9, 2024 at 7:09pm, Chief Deputy Chad Hooper was contacted by an agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) in regards to a possible threat towards Center Independent School District (CISD).

Center ISD Issues Letter Regarding Potential Threat Discovered by FBI

October 10, 2024 (Click for Spanish) - Center Independent School District posted a letter on their Facebook page Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11:18pm regarding a potential threat discovered by the FBI.

Attention Center ISD:

Governor Abbott Raises Awareness For Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month

October 9, 2024 - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation declaring October 2024 as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month to raise awareness and educate Texans about the dangers of fentanyl to save more lives.

Center PD Gives Update on Incident During Poultry Festival

Sheriff's Department Reports Inmate Death

October 7, 2024 - Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the in custody death of Jose Goevava, 24, of Center.

Statement from the Chamber of Commerce Regarding Saturday Disturbance

October 7, 2024 - Unfortunately there was a disturbance Saturday night at the Poultry Festival. Weapons were involved with one person injured.

Law Enforcement handled the incident quickly, keeping the Poultry Festival safe and secure.

Thank you to our local law enforcement and to everyone for their cooperation Saturday night. The safety of everyone at the Poultry Festival and all community events is the number one priority.

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