City of Center Ballot Information, Notice of Election (Election Day Today)

November 3, 2023 - City of Center, Shelby County, Texas will have an election on November 7, 2023 for the position of Mayor.

Early voting and election day voting is at the Center Community House, 423 San Augustine Street, Center, Texas 75935. Early voting starts October 23 with hours of operation being Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with extended hours on Thursday, November 2, through Friday, November 3, 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Early voting ends November 3.

Shelby County Notice of Special Election; Election Day Polling Locations (Sample Ballot)

Sample Ballot of the Constitional Amendment Election
(Elección sobre Enmiendas a la Constitución)

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION
(AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL)

To the registered voters of the County of SHELBY, Texas:
(A los votantes registrados del Condado de SHELBY Texas)

DPS Investigates Crash on CR 1211

November 6, 2023 - Emergency personnel were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on CR 1211 just south of where it transitions in FM 1645.

Sheriff Reports Arrest of Permenter, Stone on Narcotics Charges

November 6, 2023 - Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the arrest of Deneisa Permenter, 50, of Center and Mark Stone, 50, of Center.

U.S. Highway 96 Near Country Club Scene of Two-vehicle Crash

November 6, 2023 - U.S. Highway 96 North near the Center Country Club was the scene of a two-vehicle crash November 1, 2023.

Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene of the crash and when they arrived, one vehicle was on its top in the middle of the southbound side of the roadway.

Joaquin VFD Report Includes 3 Calls for Week of Oct. 29 - Nov. 4

November 6, 2023 - Over the week of October 29th to November 4th the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had 3 calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.

Monday night at 9:36pm a call came in for smoke in an apartment after the resident turned on their furnace. The resident reported that there was no active fire but was concerned that a fire might break out and requested that the JVFD check out the furnace. Members of the JVFD responded and found that some components of the heater had burned up causing the smoke, but there was no further danger of a fire starting.

Bee Spill Causes Sticky Situation on U.S. Highway 96 (Updated)

November 4, 2023 - US Highway 96 North just near County Road 4350 outside of Center is currently shut down November 1, 2023 at just after 10pm due to a crash involving a load of bees.

Statement from Sheriff Kevin W. Windham

November 3, 2023 - Let me start off by saying how thankful I am for the residents of Shelby County. Many of you I have known for my entire life, and others of you I have grown to know over the years. I am very thankful for the relationships I have gained during my time in law enforcement and as your Sheriff.

In August 2023, I underwent a double lung transplant. My progress has been steady and I am continuing to heal. This was a life-changing experience for not only me, but for my family as well. I am eternally grateful for my donor and their gift that saved my life.

Choice Water System Rescinds Boil Water Requirement

November 2, 2023 - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Choice public water system, 2100005 to issue a Boil Water Notice on October 27, 2023, 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.

Sheriff Seeks Arnaud on Warrant; Constable Arrests Suspect

November 2, 2023 - Update, as of 2pm: Arnaud was arrested by Constable Pct. 3 Roy Cheatwood, and booked into the Shelby County Jail.

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