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March 11, 2022 - Tenaha Street in Center near the intersection of Hurst Street was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Friday, March 11, 2022.
When emergency personnel arrived at the scene of the crash, one vehicle remained in the roadway and the other had been parked in a nearby parking lot.
According to Center Police Officer Brian Wright, at around 1:20pm a black 2015 Dodge Challenger driven by Ingrido Balderas, 27, of Center was northbound on Tenaha Street after passing through the Hurst Street intersection. At that time a maroon 1995 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by Rodney Moore, 48, of Shelbyville was southbound on Tenaha Street.
The Chevrolet failed to yield right of way to the Dodge as Moore was attempted to enter the Taco Bell parking lot. Balderas attempted to avoid colliding with Moore; however, the Dodge struck the Chevrolet on the right rear quarter panel of the Chevrolet and caused damage to both vehicles.
Balderas was transported by ambulance to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for medical evaluation. No citations were issued at the time of the crash incident.
The Dodge was towed form the scene and the Chevrolet was able to be driven from the location. Center Police Officer Angela Neal assisted Officer Wright with his investigation and Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy William Denison assisted with traffic control.
March 11, 2022 - The water on N.E.W. WSC no longer requires boiling.
On March 2, 2022, 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.
N.E.W. Water Supply has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes. We have also provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of March 11, 2022.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact the office:
220 West Columbia Street
San Augustine, Texas.
936-288-0489 or Charles Sharp 936-201-5001.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
If a customer, individual or employee wishes to contact the executive director, please call (512)239-4691.
March 2, 2022 - Due to a break in the line at Plant 1, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the N.E.W. Water Supply Corporation PWS # 2030034 to notify all customers on FM 711, CR 203, CR 205, CR 115, Fountain Town, Woodland Acres, and Harmony Communities to boil their water prior to consumption (eg., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received the notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact N.E.W. Water Supply Corporation at 220 W. Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas, 75972, or call 936-288-0489 or Charles Sharp at 936-201-5001.
March 9, 2022 - State Highway 7 (SH7) East at the intersection of Loop 500 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Wednesday, March 9, 2022, involving a truck-tractor and a pickup truck.
When Center Police Officers arrived at the scene, both vehicles were safely off the roadway.
According to Center Police Officer Brian Wright, at around 8:51am a white 2013 Ford F-150 driven by Justin Barr, 34, from Joaquin was westbound on SH7. As the Ford approached Loop 500, a grey 2016 International LF687 truck-tractor owned by Clarksville Refrigerated Lines LLC and driven by Joshua Andrews, 42, of Garland, Ark. attempted to enter SH7 traveling southbound and failed to yield right of way to the Ford.
The Ford was unable to avoid colliding with the International and collided with the left rear wheel of the truck-tractor, causing damage to both vehicles.
No injuries were reported as a reusult of the crash incident and no citations were issued.
March 9, 2022 - Greg Grant will be conducting a controlled burn on his 20 acres of longleaf pine in Arcadia on Sunday, March 13. In addition to creating a scenic, open, park-like pine forest and promoting native grasses and wildflowers, regular prescribed fire reduces fuel loads, decreasing the chance of catastrophic fires during the summer; controls underbrush, diseases, and insects; and promotes wildlife habitat for deer, turkey, quail, pollinators, and pine savanna songbirds. For more information on prescribed fire, visit the websites for the Texas A&M Forest Service and The Longleaf Alliance.
March 7, 2022 - The Jurors summoned for Monday, March 14, 2022, should report to the Windham Civic Center at 146 Express Blvd., Center, Texas 75935.
The Civic Center is located across from Whataburger on Hurst Street next to the Holiday Inn Express and the Hampton by Hilton. This change is due to the broken elevator at the Courthouse.
All Jurors should report to the Civic Center at 8:30am. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you,
Lori Oliver
District Clerk
March 7, 2022 - The month of February 2022 had 10 days with 70 and above degrees and 1 day with the low temperature being freezing or below. The weather data for Center, Texas during the month of February 2022 is as follows:
Hottest day - 80.4 on February 21
Lowest temperature day - 19.8 on February 5
Total rain fall for the month - 2.03 inches
Number of days with rain - 13 days
02/01/22 - Low of 45.5, High of 71.6
02/02/22 - Low of 48.9, High of 68.0, Rain 0.01
02/03/22 - Low of 28.6, High of 48.6, Rain 0.12
02/04/22 - Low of 26.2, High of 32.5
02/05/22 - Low of 19.8, High of 49.1, Rain 0.01
02/06/22 - Low of 23.4, High of 59.0
02/07/22 - Low of 28.2, High of 63.5
02/08/22 - Low of 27.0, High of 67.8
02/09/22 - Low of 35.6, High of 71.4
02/10/22 - Low of 34.7, High of 74.7
02/11/22 - Low of 40.5, High of 75.6
02/12/22 - Low of 29.8, High of 54.7, Rain 0.21
02/13/22 - Low of 23.5, High of 59.4
02/14/22 - Low of 31.3, High of 71.4
02/15/22 - Low of 35.8, High of 71.1
02/16/22 - Low of 59.4, High of 76.3, Rain 0.06
02/17/22 - Low of 35.8, High of 70.7, Rain 0.39
02/18/22 - Low of 31.3, High of 53.6
02/19/22 - Low of 27.3, High of 65.1
02/20/22 - Low of 32.0, High of 64.2
02/21/22 - Low of 55.0, High of 80.4, Rain 0.07
02/22/22 - Low of 50.4, High of 79.8, Rain 0.02
02/23/22 - Low of 36.0, High of 50.7, Rain 0.09
02/24/22 - Low of 34.5, High of 43.7, Rain 0.07
02/25/22 - Low of 32.4, High of 40.5, Rain 0.01
02/26/22 - Low of 32.9, High of 38.7, Rain 0.87
02/27/22 - Low of 32.0, High of 52.0, Rain 0.1
02/28/22 - Low of 26.8, High of 63.9
March 7, 2022 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the death of an 8 year-old child that occurred in the evening hours of March 6, 2022. The Texas Rangers have been called in to assist with this investigation.
This investigation is ongoing and no further information will be released at this time.
The SCSO extends our deepest condolences to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Leah Chase, SCSO Public Relations
Photos courtesy Brad Nachman, WSCVFD
March 4, 2022 - The West Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call of a dog trapped in a water well on Wednesday, March 1, 2022. It is believed the dog had been trapped in the well since the previous night.
When the fire rescue personnel arrived at the property of Billy Lofgren off State Highway 7 West, the dog was in the 50 foot deep well clinging to branches and debris in the bottom.
As the rescuers began working to rescue the dog, they were assisted by Jason Burch with Hughes Wrecker Service in trying to get the dog out using a winch line. Firemen on scene utilized a stand by placing it over the well opening. They then used a winch line to help lower the owner down into the well to retrieve his dog.
Once they were both pulled back out to safety the dog was in good condition and only appeared to have received minor scrapes and scratches from the incident.
The owner was visibly pleased to have his dog safely back and the dog was excited to once again have its freedom.
March 3, 2022 - The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department was paged out to a structure fire on Highway 84 East at 10:54pm on March 2, 2022. Once on the scene, the first responders found a house fully engulfed with flame. After a brief attack on the fire from a few different angles, the firefighters made a knock-down on the blaze, and were able to begin putting out the hot spots.
Responding to the call were three trucks from the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department, and two from DeSoto Fire District #1. No one was harmed in the fire but the house was a complete loss.
March 3, 2022 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Angelina and Sabine National Forests, have advised a prescribed burn today around 10:00am in the Angelina N. F. - Compartment 1, located at Norwood Community, 145 acres, Block D Only. Winds are predicted from the South at 3-7 MPH.
Please drive with caution. Also, we advised a long range drift SMOKE may affect some of the areas.
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