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SH 7 East, Loop 500 Scene of Three-Vehicle Crash (Updated)

September 3, 2019 - State Highway 7 East at the intersection of Loop 500 was the scene of a three-vehicle collision Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Traffic was delayed while officers investigated the crash scene and until all units involved were cleared.

SH 87 Scene of Major Two-Vehicle Crash North of Shelbyville

August 30, 2019 - State Highway 87 South just outside Shelbyville was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash Friday, August 30, 2019.

When emergency personnel arrived one vehicle remained in the middle of the roadway while another was in some trees with the driver trapped inside.

Eight Injured in Crash on SH 7 West

August 28, 2019 - State Highway 7 West was the scene of a two-vehicle crash which sent eight people to the hospital.

According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Dustin Ramos, at 4:40pm on August 19, a 2015 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by Larry Kopycinski, 39, of Garrison stopped at a stop sign at the intersection of CR 1245 and State Highway 7 (SH7) West.

Joaquin City Council Meets on Firing of Public Works Director: Councilman Commends Him for Quick Action

August 28, 2019 - The Joaquin City Council was faced with a complicated situation Tuesday night, August 20, 2019, following the recent firing of the city’s public works director by the mayor.

Truck Catches Fire on Highway Near Tenaha

Submitted photo

Drug Arrest Results from Traffic Stop in Center

August 24, 2019 - A traffic stop in Center resulted in an arrest on drug related charges. Center Police Officers and Detectives conducted an investigation Thursday afternoon at the end of Field Street where they discovered the illegal substance.

Former Deputy District Clerk Who Disposed of Records Enters Guilty Plea

Although Murphree admitted to taking more than 30 documents, the above
photo is of those which were recovered including a check and money order
that found their way into a creek.

Hurst, Foster Streets Scene of Two-Vehicle Collision in Center (Updated 6:45pm)

August 19, 2019 - Hurst and Foster Streets in Center were the scene of a two-vehicle collision Monday, August 19. Center Fire Department Firemen and Center Police Department officers were quickly dispatched to the location.

Sheriff’s Department Investigates Body Discovered on Gas Well Pad (Update 9:52am)

August 19, 2019 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department has released information about the body located off FM 1645.

The deceased has been identifed as Kurt Ebner, 33, of Orange who died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Truck, School Bus Collide in Center

August 15, 2019 - San Augustine Street in Center was the location of a two-vehicle crash involving a Center ISD school bus Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

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