DPS Arrests Man in Shelby County on Multiple Firearm, Drug Charges

January 5, 2024 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers arrested a Shelby County man on Monday, January 1, 2024, on multiple firearm and drug charges following a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 96, south of Center.
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N.E.W. Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

The water on N.E.W. WSC no longer requires boiling.

January 5, 2024 - On December 29, 2023, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the N.E.W. Water Supply, #2030034, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees 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.

Commissioners Discuss Payroll, Approve Sale, Purchase of New Truck

January 4, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners discussed a larger than normal payroll, as well as the sale of an old truck, and purchase of a new one for Precinct 4 during their meeting held Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

The commissioners considered the payment of the current payroll and Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, commented there is a lot of overtime going through the Sheriff’s Department as well as Holiday pay.

Commissioner Bellmyer Announces CR 4356 is Now Open

January 4, 2024 - Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4, has announced County Road 4356 is now open for traffic as of 1pm on January 4, 2024.

Commissioners Move Forward with Purchase of Tasers for County Law Enforcement

January 3, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners moved forward with the purchase of tasers for the Sheriff's Department and County Constables during their meeting held December 29, 2023, and they heard updates on ARPA projects which they have previously discussed.
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State Highway 7 West Scene of Single-vehicle Crash Near FM 711

January 2, 2023 - State Highway 7 West near FM 711 was the scene of a single-vehicle Crash on Saturday, December 23, 2023.

U.S. Highway 96 South Scene of Major Crash Incident

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January 2, 2024 - Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of a major three-vehicle crash incident on U.S. Highway 96 South early January 2, 2024.

Hurst St., Wheeler Ave. Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash in Center

December 30, 2023 - Emergency responders were dispatched to the intersection of Hurst Street and Wheeler Avenue on December 27, 2023.

Commissioners' Special Meeting Focuses on Financial Challenges

December 29, 2023 - The Shelby County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on December 20, 2023 in the Shelby County Courthouse and discuss several financial challenges.

Hurst, Crawford Street Intersection Scene of Single-Vehicle Rollover

December 28, 2023 - Center Police Department personnel and Center Fire Department personnel were dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover crash on December 24, 2023, at the intersection of Hurst and Crawford Streets.

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