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TxDOT Encourages Public to Prepare for Hurricane Beryl

July 6, 2024 - The Lufkin District is preparing to open its Emergency Operations Center ahead of the impacts expected in East Texas from Hurricane Beryl.

Crews will begin working 12-hour shifts beginning Monday at 7 am in order to begin monitoring and clearing the roadways of any debris caused from the incoming storm. TxDOT also encourages the public to make a plan to stay safe and prepare for winds, possible flooding, and any damage that could occur near their homes.

FEMA Urges Preparedness Ahead of Hurricane Beryl

July 6, 2024 - FEMA is monitoring Hurricane Beryl, which is likely to affect portions of Texas this week with dangerous storm surge and flash flooding. FEMA is coordinating closely with our state, local and tribal partners. At this time, there are no unmet needs.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center is warning of a risk for damaging hurricane-force winds and life-threatening storm surge along portions of the lower and middle Texas coast starting Sunday.

Hwy 7 East Back Open Following Crash Investigation

July 6, 2024 - As of 12:55am, the roadway is back open to normal traffic.

July 5, 2024 - Law enforcement has Highway 7 East, just west of CR 3182 shutdown for a major crash which occurred around 9pm Friday, July 5, 2024.

The Center Fire Department is stationed at James Community stopping traffic. The Joaquin Fire Department is assisting at the scene and stopping traffic on the other side of the crash area, assisted by DeSoto Parish Fire District 1.

U.S. Highway 96 South Near CR 1008 Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

July 4, 2024 - U.S. Highway 96 South was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 10:50am.

Emergency responders with Center Fire Department, Texas Department and Public Safety and Shelby County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene of the crash near CR 1008.

Fire personnel were immediately concerned with all involved, but most notably a three-week-old infant that was involved in the incident.

Sheriff's Department Theft Investigation Leads to Arrest of Four

July 3, 2024 - Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the conclusion of a search warrant that led to four arrests and the recovery of over $120,000 in property on July 2, 2024.

SC Commissioners Form Broadband Planning Committee

The Shelby County Commissioners heard from Andrew Harmon, Deep East Texas Council of Governments Assistant Executive Director, over the Shelby County Broadband Planning Committee during their June 19, 2024 meeting.

Sheriff's Department Reports on Theft Investigation

July 2, 2024 - Investigators with the SCSO are working a theft that occurred between June 28 and July 1, 2024.

Center PD Reports of Shooting Incident at Residence on Shelbyville St.

July 1, 2024 - Emergency personnel responded to a shooting incident which claimed the life of one individual in Center on Saturday at a residence just near the police department.

Heat Advisory Until 8pm Tuesday with Heat Index up to 112

July 1, 2024 - The National Weather Service, Shreveport, Louisiana issued a heat advisory at 2:14am on Monday July 1, 2024. The heat advisory remains in effect until 8pm Tuesday, July 2nd.

Heat index values are up to 112 for portions of southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas.

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Tree Removal to Shut Down Portion of San Augustine Street

June 30, 2024 -As of 10:42am, the removal of the tree has been completed and the flow of traffic has returned to normal.

A large tree is scheduled to be removed at the intersection of San Augustine and Field Streets in Center on July 1, 2024.

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