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December 2, 2021 - Deputies with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to a call for a welfare check at a residence on FM 417 in Shelbyville on Tuesday, December 1, 2021. Once on scene, deputies identified a male subject, Joshua Bearden, 32, of Shelbyville, at the residence and knew Bearden had an active warrant.
Deputies attempted to make contact with Bearden, who had entered a vehicle located at the residence in an attempt to flee the property. Bearden exited the property through a ditch and began traveling West on FM 417. At the intersection of FM 417 and Hwy 87 S, deputies began following Bearden as he turned onto Hwy 87 S, and gave verbal command over the PA speaker for Bearden to stop the vehicle. Bearden refused to stop the vehicle, and led deputies in a pursuit down Hwy 87 S to FM 147.
The SCSO requested assistance from the San Augustine Police Department and the San Augustine County Sheriff’s Office in order to end the pursuit, as Bearden was approaching the San Augustine County line on FM 147. Once inside San Augustine County, an officer with the San Augustine Police Department was able to perform a pit maneuver on Bearden’s vehicle and bring it to a halt. Bearden was removed from the vehicle and taken into custody.
Bearden was booked into the Shelby County Jail and charged with Terroristic Threat on a Peace Officer (SJF); DWI 3rd or More (F-3); Evading Arrest with a Vehicle (F-3); Driving while license suspended (M-B); and FTA: OC: DWI 3rd or more (F-3). Bearden is housed on bonds totaling $50,500.
The SCSO extends our thanks to the San Augustine County Police Department, San Augustine County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Center Police Department for their assistance in bringing this pursuit to an end.
December 2, 2021 - The weather data for Center, Texas during the month of November 2021 is as follows:
Hottest day - 81.1 on November 17
Lowest temperature day - 33.4 on November 6
Total rain fall for the month - 2.56 inches
Number of days with rain - 8 days
11/01/21 - Low of 43.7, High of 77.4
11/02/21 - Low of 48.6, High of 73.4
11/03/21 - Low of 45.7, High of 56.8, Rain 0.37"
11/04/21 - Low of 41.7, High of 59.2, Rain 0.04"
11/05/21 - Low of 34.9, High of 62.8
11/06/21 - Low of 33.4, High of 61.3
11/07/21 - Low of 36.3, High of 68.5
11/08/21 - Low of 39.0, High of 73.2
11/09/21 - Low of 45.1, High of 73.2
11/10/21 - Low of 48.7, High of 75.2
11/11/21 - Low of 45.7, High of 71.6, Rain 1.08"
11/12/21 - Low of 39.9, High of 74.3
11/13/21 - Low of 35.8, High of 62.1
11/14/21 - Low of 38.7, High of 75.4
11/15/21 - Low of 48.2, High of 79.9
11/16/21 - Low of 59.4, High of 79.3
11/17/21 - Low of 62.6, High of 81.1
11/18/21 - Low of 42.1, High of 66.4, Rain 0.01"
11/19/21 - Low of 35.1, High of 60.1
11/20/21 - Low of 37.6, High of 73.9
11/21/21 - Low of 59.0, High of 72.9
11/22/21 - Low of 39.7, High of 67.5
11/23/21 - Low of 36.0, High of 68.4
11/24/21 - Low of 47.3, High of 74.5
11/25/21 - Low of 44.6, High of 65.1, Rain 0.59"
11/26/21 - Low of 36.0, High of 50.5
11/27/21 - Low of 33.8, High of 52.2, Rain 0.1"
11/28/21 - Low of 41.9, High of 60.1, Rain 0.36"
11/29/21 - Low of 36.3, High of 69.8, Rain 0.01"
11/30/21 - Low of 43.0, High of 72.3
November 29, 2021 - Center Fire Department responded to a house fire on County Road 2231 near County Road 2230 in Center Monday, November 29, 2021, at around 1:15pm.
When firefighters arrived, the mobile home fire was fully involved. They learned quickly the house was meant to be a controlled burn; however, it had gotten out of control.
Firefighters knocked back the flames with water and put down flames that surrounded the structure to help prevent further spread to nearby wooded area.
Once it was determined the fire was no longer a threat to spreading the firefighters returned to the station.
November 29, 2021 - Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is voluntarily recalling Birds Eye Broccoli Tots in 12 ounce packages with specific best buy dates due to the potential presence of small rocks and metal fragments in the product. Conagra Brands was made aware of this issue through calls from consumers.
The impacted products are identified below. Conagra Brands will work with retail customers to ensure that the recalled products are removed from store shelves.
No other Birds Eye products are impacted by this issue.
Conagra has received two reports to date of injury (dental damage) associated with the recalled product. Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to dispose of it. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers can reach Conagra Brands Consumer Care at 1-800-921-7404 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday, or at consumer.care@conagra.com.
November 29, 2021 - Committed to the quality of its products, Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods is recalling 31.4-ounce jars of H-E-B Creamy Tomato Basil Soup due to the possible presence of glass in the product.
The recall was initiated after a customer notified the supplier that the product contained a glass piece. No injuries have been reported to date. All products related to this recall have been removed from H-E-B store shelves.
The voluntary recall impacts product with sell by/ used by dates: Lot: 22871 Best By: 10/14/22, which can be found printed on the jar below the lid. The following product with the specific UPC is subject to the recall:
Customers who purchased the product can return it to any H-E-B store for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods at 830-997-7194 Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. Customers with any questions or concerns also may contact H-E-B Customer Service at 1-855-432-4438 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Standard Time.
November 26, 2021 - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Tenaha public water system, PWS 2100002, to issue a Boil Water Notice on November 20th, 2021, 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.
The public water system 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 and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of November 24th, 2021.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Alison Rhone at 936-332-4439
November 21, 2021 - Due to a loss in system pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Tenaha water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., 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 this 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 Alison Rhone at 936-332-4439 or the City of Tenaha office 936-248-3841.
November 24, 2021 - State Highway 7 (SH7) West just under one mile from FM 711 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Sunday, November 14, 2021 around 8:30pm.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Keith Jones, a black 1997 Nissan Altima operated by Austin Riffe, 24, of Baytown had been westbound on SH7 when the motor in the Nissan failed, leaving it disabled in the roadway with no lighting.
Riffe was attempting to push the vehicle out of the road when a white 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Chassity Ellington, 21, of Center was traveling in the same lane as the broken down and struck the rear of the Nissan resulting in major damage to both vehicles.
Ellington a male infant child and a female two-year-old child were all transported to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for medical evaluation.
This crash remains under investigation.
November 22, 2021 - The water on N.E.W. WSC no longer requires boiling.
On November 15, 2021, 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 November 22, 2021.
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.
November 16, 2021 - 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, Fountain Town and Woodland Acres 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.
November 19, 2021 - U.S. Highway 59 near Timpson was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash Thursday, November 18, 2021, near FM 1645.
Traffic was delayed for several hours as emergency personnel worked to clear the scene and assist those involved.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Keith Jones, at 4:58pm a white 2015 Mack truck-tractor owned by Pilgrim's Pride and driven by Charles Woodrow Martin Jr., 49, of Nacogdoches had been disabled in the outside southbound lane of U.S. Highway 59, and the driver was trying to make arrangements to remove it.
At that time a red 2005 Kenworth owned by FG Logistics and driven by Romero Trejo Contreras, 52, rear ended the live-haul trailer being towed by the Mack truck due to low visibility as a result of the sun.
Contreras was trapped within the cab of the Kenworth and Jaws of Life was requested from Timpson Volunteer Fire Department, Tenaha Volunteer Fire Department and Center Fire Department
Once Contreras was freed from the truck he was transported by ambulance to Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital in Nacogdoches for treatment of his injuries.
This crash remains under investigation.
Officers with the Shelby County Sheriff's Department, Constables with Precinct 3, 4, and 5; and Tenaha Police Department all assisted at the scene.
The highway was held up for quite some time after the crash incident as the Kenworth and its load were hauled off in pieces and the poultry from the live-haul trailer were moved from the trailer involved to a replacement trailer.
November 11, 2021 - State Highway 7 West, just under one mile from FM 711 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash involving a tree Thursday, November 11, 2021.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Keith Jones, at 7:15pm a white 2019 Honda Civic driven by Makayla Marie Marino, 21, of Edinburgh was eastbound on State Highway 7 when for an unknown reason failed to maintain a single lane and exited the roadway to the right where the vehicle spun around and struck a tree on the driver's side.
Marino and her passenger, whose identity was unknown to authorities at the time of incident, were transported by ambulance to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for treatment of possible injury.
The crash remains under investigation. Shelby County Sheriff's Department deputies assisted at the scene.
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