The story headline links to a better view of the story and share features.
News
February 3, 2022 - Joaquin ISD will have a delayed start on Friday, February 4th due to winter weather conditions. Classes will begin at 10:00 a.m. Buses will run approximately two hours later than normal and staff will need to report at 9:30 a.m.
February 3, 2022 - Center ISD will have a 2 hour delayed start to school tomorrow, Friday, February 4, 2022. We will continue to monitor roads and the weather throughout the night. If something changes, we will notify you immediately. Continue to monitor local media, our web-site and social media pages.
February 3, 2022 - Update: The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department reports, the suspect has been identified and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
This would not have been possible without the assistance of the public.
The SCSO greatly extends a thank you to all that helped identifying the suspect.
February 2, 2022 - The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is asking for your assistance in identifying the suspect depicted in the photos.
The suspect is wearing a black face mask but he does appear to have a beard. Note the suspect does have a large star tattoo on the right side of his neck.
If you have information, please contact SCSO Investigator Chad Hooper at (936) 572-5045. You can remain anonymous.
Leah Chase, Public Relations
February 3, 2022 - Tenaha ISD will delay start school Friday, February 4 due to pending inclement weather.
- Students report at 10am.
- Teachers report at 9:30am.
Continue to monitor Shelby County Today and social media in the event something changes.
February 3, 2022 - Shelbyville ISD will start at 10am tomorrow, Friday, February 4 due to possible inclement weather conditions.
February 3, 2022 - Excelsior ISD is on a two-hour delay on Friday, February 4 for all district operations due to area road conditions caused by inclement weather.
- Staff will report to work two hours later than your usual start time.
- Classes will begin two hours later than the usual start time.
- Students who ride the bus will be picked up two hours later than the usual pick-up time.
February 2, 2022 - The SCSO is seeking the public’s assistance in locating stolen property. Between January 25 and January 29, 2022, a green Polaris Ranger F150 and a 16-foot trailer were removed from a property on County Road 1245 in Center. If you have any information regarding this situation, please contact Investigator Chad Hooper at 936.572.5045.
Leah Chase, Public Relations
February 2, 2022 - The intersection of Hurst Street and Roughrider Drive was the location of a two-vehicle fatal crash incident Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene just after 9:35pm and when they arrived a grey 2011 Mazda CX-7 passenger car and a white 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck were located in the southbound side of Hurst Street where it meets the eastbound side of Roughrider Drive.
According to the Center Police Department, Jairo Gonzalez, 19, of Center was traveling northbound on Hurst Street driving the Mazda when he attempted to make a left turn onto Roughrider Drive in the path of the Dodge pickup truck driven by William Tipton, 63, of Shallow Water and as a result the truck collided with the passenger side of the Mazda, causing major damage.
Emergency Medical Services evaluated and transported Gonzalez and a 15-year-old minor passenger of the Mazda to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for treatment of minor injuries. Tipton was not injured and left by private vehicle.
One passenger in the Mazda was Anna Paredes-Sanchez, 56, of Center, who was the mother of the driver and other passenger. She succumbed to injuries and was pronounced deceased by Donna Hughes, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1. Watson & Sons Funeral Home transported her from the scene of the crash.
The Center Fire Department assisted at the scene with traffic control and vehicle extrication while the Sheriff's Department and Texas Department of Public Safety also assisted with traffic control.
February 2, 2022 - The Center Police Department presented promotions to five of its officers this week.
On January 31, 2022, Chief Jim Albers promoted three very hard working and dedicated Officers of the Center Police Department. Jeremy Bittick was promoted and pinned with Captain bars, Ricky King was promoted and pinned with Lieutenant bars, and Andrew Williams was promoted and pinned with a Sergeants badge. Captain Jeremy Bittick will serve as the second in command, overseeing the operations of the entire department, he will be responsible for grants and other administrative duties in assistance to Chief Albers.
Captain Jeremy Bittick and Chief Albers
Lieutenant Ricky King will serve as third in command, and will oversee the day to day operations of the Criminal Investigation Division, as well as SWAT operations.
Chief Albers and Lieutenant Ricky King
Sergeant Andrew Williams will serve as fourth in command, and will be responsible for the day to day operations of the patrol division, fleet, training, and assist the oversight of SWAT operations.
Chief Albers and Sergeant Andrew Williams
These three fine men have shown dedication that is second to none to the citizens of Center, the Police Department, and other agencies.
On February 1, 2022, Chief Albers promoted and presented Bobby Walker and Bubba Lee with their Detective Sergeant badges.
Bobby Walker has faithfully served the citizens of Center as a Detective for several years and his hard work and dedication has gained him the rank of Detective Sergeant.
Detective Sergeant Bobby Walker and Chief Albers
Bubba Lee has served the citizens of Center as a Patrolman and has gone above and beyond in his work, due to his dedication and hard work Bubba Lee was promoted to Detective Sergeant as well.
Detective Sergeant Bubba Lee and Chief Albers
Please help us in congratulating them all! We know these fine men will continue to serve with integrity and dedication!
February 2, 2022 - Panola College will shift to remote learning on Thursday and Friday, February 3 and 4, 2022, due to impending inclement weather. All physical locations will be closed. All locations will resume normal operations on Monday, February 7.
Pages
