Sinkhole Appears on FM 414 Near Pipeline Project

June 2, 2025 - FM 414 is the location of a sinkhole in the roadway on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Center Fire Department personnel were dispatched to the location near CR 3080 at around 10:50am.

David's Daily Devotion for June 2

June 2, 2025 - Good Morning! It’s Monday, June 2.

County Authorizes Purchase of Cell Phone Data Extraction Equipment; Cameras to Locate Suspects

May 29, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners allowed for the purchase of cell phone data extraction equipment and the potential for countywide video monitoring during their meeting held May 14, 2025.

Affidavit Reveals Additional Details Regarding Constable Property Search

May 27, 2025 - Texas Rangers and Shelby County Sheriff’s Department officials served a search warrant April 24, 2025, on the residence of Josh Tipton, Constable Precinct 5, and in the absence of an official public statement this action generated speculative and unsubstantiated scrutiny in the community, which was reflected on social media.

Shelby County Today has obtained the affidavit and search warrant for that operation, which was signed by James A. Payne Jr., 273rd Judicial District Judge.

SC Commissioners' Court Special Meeting Agenda, May 28

May 28, 2025 - Notice is hereby given that Special meeting of the Governing body of the Shelby County Commissioners’ Court will be held on the 28th day of May, 2025 at 9:30am in the Courtroom of the Shelby County Courthouse at 200 San Augustine Street, Center, Shelby County, Texas to deliberate and consider action on the following items:

1. Approve and pay weekly expenses.

2. Public comments on Agenda item.

3. Presentation of the Shelby County Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Financial Report by Eric Carver, C.P.A with Axley & Rode, LLP.

U.S. Forest Prescribed Burn Set for Friday in Sabine National Forest

Commissioners Allow Reserve Deputy Constable for Pct. 2

May 22, 2025 - The commissioners approved the appointment of Del Birdwell as a reserve deputy Constable with Jamie Hagler, Constable Precinct 2, during their May 7, 2025 meeting for the purpose of carrying Birdwell's peace officer commission.

U.S. Forest Prescribed Burn Set for Thursday in Sabine National Forest

U.S. Forest Prescribed Burn Set for Today in Sabine National Forest

May 21, 2025 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Angelina Sabine Ranger District will be conducting a controlled burn today, May 21, 2025.

Closure on Crawford Street in Center Extended to Wednesday

May 20, 2025 - City of Center will be closing a section of Crawford Street to through traffic on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 7:30am until 1pm.

Barricades will be placed at Wulf Creek entrance and second bridge at Creek for water repairs. Customers will be able to have access to their residence on each side of closure. Customers in Wulf Creek will need to use SH 7 side entrance.

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