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November 28, 2023 - The interment of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will be tomorrow, Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Flags should be raised to full-staff following sunset tomorrow.
November 28, 2023 - FM 2468 at the intersection of FM 699 in Center was the scene of a fatal crash on the morning of November 23, 2023.
Emergency personnel were dispatched to the location at 4:02am.
According to information released by Center Police Sgt. Bubba Lee, at an unknown time, a blue Hyundai Elantra driven by Pablo Alejandro Leandro, 24, of Nacogdoches was traveling southeast at a high rate of speed on Portacool Way (FM 2468) when the Hyundai failed to stop at the intersection of Cotton Ford Road.
The Hyundai continued across the intersection and left the roadway before going airborne across a ditch before striking an embankment and metal culvert. The force of the collision was severe and the vehicle continued in a southeastern direction, landing between a utility pole and small tree.
Leandro suffered fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced at the scene by Donna Hughes, Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1, and an autopsy was ordered. Leandro was transported by Watson and Sons Funeral Home.
The crash was investigated by Center Police Officer Donna Ruppert. Center Fire Department personnel assisted at the incident location.
The crash remains under investigation.
November 27, 2023 - The SCSO is investigating the theft of a 2013 Artic Cat 700 Prowler. The side by side was taken from a hunting lease in the 8000 block of US 96 S between November 20 - November 23, 2023.
If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Investigator Aaron Jones at 936-598-5601 or 936-572-7559.
November 21, 2023 - Street improvement work contracted with Drewery Construction by the Street Improvement Corporation of the City was initiated today by a subcontractor without required advance notice to residents and City staff.
Streets obstructed due to construction activities today will be opened for normal traffic by Wednesday evening as not to interfere with regular traffic access during the Thanksgiving holiday and weekend.
November 21, 2023 - Shelby County Courthouse offices are scheduled to be open from 8am until 1pm on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday..
The Shelby County Clerk’s office will be closed at 12-noon.
All offices will be closed until Monday, November 27 when they will re-open during normal scheduled hours.
November 21, 2023 - Shelby County Tax/Motor Vehicle office will be closing early for the holiday, Wednesday, November 22, at 1pm.
Our normal hours will resume Monday, Nov. 27th.
Have a Blessed Holiday!
The water on N.E.W. WSC no longer requires boiling.
November 21, 2023 - On November 16, 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.
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 21, 2023.
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, 2023 - Due to a major break in the line, 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 202, CR 203, CR 205, CR 223, Harmony, Kellyville, 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 20, 2023 - Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Shreveport LA 12:22pm CST Mon Nov 20 2023
A strong thunderstorm will impact West Central Sabine Parish., East Central Nacogdoches, Eastern Shelby, Northern San Augustine And Northwestern Sabine Counties through 1pm cst.
At 12:22pm CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bland Lake, or 14 miles south of Center, moving northeast at 55 mph.
Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include: Milam, San Augustine, Patroon, Shelbyville, Bland Lake, Neuville, Chireno, Huxley, Hurstown, Denning, Sexton, Calgary, Jericho, Toledo Bend Reservoir North, and Jordans Store.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
November 20, 2023 - Tornado Watch outline update for WT 711 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 12:45pm CST Monday Nov 20 2023.
Tornado Watch 711 is in effect until 7pm CST for the following locations:
Texas counties included are: Angelina, Cherokee, Gregg, Hardin, Harrison, Houston, Jasper, Liberty, Marion, Nacogdoches, Newton, Orange, Panola, Polk, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Smith, Trinity, Tyler, Walker.
Shelby County Commissioners heard a final update involving the Jackson Well Project, funded with American Rescue Plan Act funds (ARPA), during their October 25, 2023, meeting.
The commissioners discussed the payment for final expenses to complete the Jackson Well with the total for these items being $21,463.07. Eric Garrett with Paxton Water Supply addressed the court, ”I want to give come preliminary ‘thank you’s’ to all of you, to you Judge, to this court, to Ann [Blackwell] invaluable help,” said Garrett.
Garrett stated the tests are currently reflecting the well is producing more water than the system is already purchasing elsewhere, which will help them to provide stable water flow to current customers and is projected to cut costs monthly by $7,000 to $9,000. He said this will help them to repair current infrastructure that is in need of attention.
“You have blessed the people of our section of Shelby County and they’re going to hear about it in just a few weeks,” said Garrett.
He stated that starting November 6, Paxton Water Supply would have its own office with a phone to reach them and a secretary to take their calls. He also stated they would be able to pay their bills online on their new website.
A motion by Stevie Smith, Commissioner Precinct 3, to pay the final expenses of $21,463.07 was seconded by Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, and the motion carried.
County Judge Allison Harbison presented a proposal to the commissioners for the replacement of fluorescent light fixtures with LED fixtures for all lighting located within the County Courthouse.
“I have a quote from 4C for the complete job, and we’re talking over 200 light fixtures here, of $22,693.26 for the complete job,” said Judge Harbison.
A motion by Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4, to take the estimate from 4C Electrical Service to replace all the lighting fixtures in the courthouse and the motion was seconded by Jimmy Lout, Commissioner Precinct 2, and the motion carried.
Clint Porterfield, County Auditor, remarked the funds were to come out of Fund 39 where there were $340,000 available Local Assistance Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) which was recently used to pay $43,000 for painting in the historic courthouse.
The commissioners discussed the lease agreement held for the Justice of the Peace and Constable Precinct 5 offices in Timpson. Mike Thrift, the manager of the property, wanted a new office lease.
Commissioner Bellmyer made a motion to approve the lease for a two-year term and Commissioner Smith provided a second to the motion and it carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:17am.
Agenda items approved during the meeting include: 1. Pay weekly expenses. 2. Pay current Payroll. 3. Payment for final expenses to complete the Jackson well. The total for these items is $21,463.07. 4. Replacement of fluorescent light fixtures with LED fixtures for all lighting located within the County Courthouse. 5. Office Lease for Agreement for Constable and Justice of the Peace Pct. 5. 6. Adjourn. Agenda items tabled during the meeting include: 1. Discuss and approve inmate Per Diem for inmate housing. 2. Center ISD to utilize the vacant lot adjacent to the Shelby County College Center to stage building materials during the construction of CISD’s new gymnasium. 3. Purchasing four additional sets of election equipment from ES&S with ARPA funds to support all elections in Shelby County.
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