Shelby County Grand Jury Indicts 12 Cases

May 19, 2016 - The Shelby County grand jury for the January Term 2016 of the 273rd Judicial District Court met Monday, May 16, 2016 and indicted 12 cases.

Karenjana Sarao was indicted for abandoning or endangering a child, state jail felony. The indictment alleges on February 8, 2015 Sarao engaged in conduct that placed a child younger than 15 years of age, in imminent danger of death, bodily injury, or physical or mental impairment by leaving the child alone and without adequate supervision.

Center FFA Holds Banquet; 2016-2017 Officers Announced

Pictured are (from left) Brittany Hall - teacher, Maddie Russell - Treasurer, Gracie Clifton - Sentinel, Whitlee Reed - President, Kaden LaRock - Reporter, Madison McMillan - Vice President, Zachary Fausett - Secretary, Jessica Shadix - teacher.

Shelby County Teams Participate in Kickball Fundraiser

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SCT Investigates Reports of Rodents Causing Two Businesses to Close Doors

May 11, 2016 - Reports to Shelby County Today (SCT) by local residents of rodent infestation at two businesses in Center have been a regular thing lately as the businesses doors have been closed for some time now.

County Commissioners Approve $7,000 for Sheriff Website, Join FEMA NFIP

May 7, 2016 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved joining the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) during their meeting held on Monday, May 9, 2016 and voted on a $7,000 expenditure for a website for the Shelby County Sheriff's office.

Two Injured in Late Night Ambulance Crash

May 10, 2016 - An ACE EMS ambulance traveling back to Center on State Highway 7 collided with a tree late Monday night, May 9, 2016 causing injuries to the crew inside.

According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Taylor Buster, at 11:55pm Jonathon Walker, 36, with passenger Kayla Williams, 23, was traveling east on SH 7 just west of Martinsville in an ACE EMS ambulance.

U.S. 96 Scene of Truck-Tractor, Passenger Car Crash

May 9, 2016 - U.S. Highway 96 South was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash between a passenger car and a truck-tractor on Monday, May 9, 2016.

Commissioners Consider Participating in FEMA NFIP

May 8, 2016 - A representative of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) addressed the Shelby County Commissioners on Monday, April 25, 2016 about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and what the county would have to do for its residents to be able to participate in the program.