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Manhunt for Joaquin Man Ends Without Incident

Officers driving Derrek Hughes, 33 of Joaquin, into the Sallyport at the Shelby County Jail.

2024 Republican Primary May 28th Run-off Election Results (All Boxes In)

May 28, 2024 - The Republican Primary's May 28th Run-off Election results are all in! Election results are unofficial until they are canvassed by the Commissioners' Court.

Total Ballots Cast:
Early - 750
Mail-in - 109
Election Day - 1,092
Total Ballots - 1,951

Memorial Day Program Recognizes Gold Star Family, Remembers 231 Veterans

Timpson HS Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony

Shelbyille HS Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony

"Walk Across Texas" Kicks Off at Portacool Park

Senior Nutrition Site Receives 2nd Quarter 50 Women Impact Grant

May 15, 2024 - The second quarter recipient of the 50 Women Impact grant was the Senior Nutrition Site. Representatives of 50 Women Impact met at the Senior Nutrition Site (SNS) on Monday, May 13 to present Program Director Dee Mitchell the $11,000 contribution.

Center Police Department Holds Police Badge Pinning Ceremony

From left: Lieutenant Andrew Williams, Chief Jim Albers, Assistant Chief Ricky King, and Officer Conner Gilpatrick

May 15, 2024 - The Center Police Department held a promotions ceremony on Monday, May 13 in the training room at the police department.

Texas History: Santa Anna, Burnet Sign Treaties of Velasco

May 14, 2024 - The Texas State Historical Association offers ‘Texas Day by Day’ history summary with today, May 14, highlighting Santa Anna and Burnet signing Treaties of Velasco.

Victory in Europe Day Program Remembers Those Who Served

May 11, 2024 - The 79th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day was recognized by VFW Post 8904 on May 8, 2024 before the Shelby County Veterans Memorial on the Center square.

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