SH7 East, SL 500 Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

June 17, 2024 - State Highway 7 East (SH7E) and SL 500 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash on June 6, 2024, involving a passenger car and an 18-wheeler.

Controlled Burn Notice Advises Drift Smoke Possible in Shelbyville Area

June 17, 2024 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Angelina Sabine Ranger District will be conducting a controlled burn today.

Portacool Releases Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Fire

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City of Center Reports Water Outage, Encourages Conservation (Update)

Law Enforcement Apprehend Escaped Inmate

June 14, 2024 - Law-enforcement officials went on high alert when an inmate from the Shelby County jail escaped Thursday evening at around 6pm.

McClelland Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice for CR 1095

Customers on CR 1095, Center, Texas

June 14, 2024 - Due to a broken water line, on June 5, 2024, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the McClelland Water Supply Corporation, TX 2100011, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees ON CR 1095, Center TX, that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

CR 3199, Carroll St. Now Open

June 14, 2024 - (Update - 4:39pm): Commissioner Smith states the roadway is now open.

Stevie Smith, Commissioner Precinct 3, announces that County Road 3199 and Carroll Street will be closed today June 14, 2024, to thru traffic while crews install a water main tap.

The road will be re-opened as soon as work is completed.

Hurst Street, Wheeler Avenue Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

June 12, 2024 - The intersection of Hurst Street and Wheeler Avenue in Center was the scene of a two-vehicle crash on June 5, 2024.

Commissioners Give Support of Men's Health Week in Shelby County

June 11, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners’ Court met June 5, 2024, and declared June 10, 2024 - June 16, 2024, as Men’s Health Week in Shelby County.

Men's Health Month began in 1994 with the Congressional passage of Men's Health Week, sponsored by Senator Bob Dole (KS) and Congressman Bill Richardson (NM). Men's Health Week was signed by President Clinton, and became Public Law 103-264 on May 31, 1994.

Center PD Confirms Shooting Incident on Riggs Street

June 11, 2024 - The Center Police Department confirms a shooting incident which took place Tuesday, June 4, 2024, on Riggs Street in Center.

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