Area Residents Seek Identity of Foul Odor

April 23, 2015 - Shelby County Today has been The above photos are of the U.S. 96 (Hurst Street) and State Highway 7 (San Augustine Street intersection in Center. receiving reports for of all things a "garlicky" odor in Center on Wednesday, April 22, 2015.

DPS Engages Driver in High-speed Chase Near Tenaha

April 22, 2015 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) attempted to stop a driver for a speeding violation on Monday, April 20, 2015 in Tenaha; however, the driver instead sped up and tried to evade the officer.

Vehicle Crashes During Heavy Rain

April 22, 2015 - Heavy rains on Saturday, April 18, 2015 contributed to a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 7.

Shelby County Family Loses Home to Early Morning Fire

April 21, 2015 - A Shelby County family is without a home following the total destruction of their residence due to fire early Tuesday morning.

Center Garden Club Hosts Annual Garden Show at Community House

April 20, 2015 (Album 1, Album 2) - Center Garden Club held their annual flower show at the Community House in Center on Friday, April 17, 2015. Plants covered the building with entries from garden club members and Center Elementary School students.

Sassy Red's Bakery Ribbon Cutting

April 19, 2015 - Sassy Red's Bakery on the Center square held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 with the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors on hand and members of the community to celebrate the business.

F.L. Moffett Students Ride a Center FD Fire Truck

April 16, 2015 - Two F.L. Moffett students became honorary firemen, as much to their delight and to the awe of fellow students, they rode in a Center Fire Department fire truck from school.

Fatal Crash Occurs at Timpson Intersection

(Update): The name of the driver who perished in the crash on Sunday has been released and is identified as Keri Roark, 30, of Louisiana.

Commissioners Approve Elementary School Gym Rental

April 13, 2015 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved the rental of the old Center Elementary School Gym to Denetra Slaughter and Celia Aguilar for one year at their recent meeting held on Monday, April 13, 2015. At the previous the meeting the item was tabled as the possibility of closing down the gym to outside parties was discussed. Several citizens took the opportunity to express their opinion during the public comment portion of the Monday meeting.

Driver Transported to Hospital Following Hurst Street, Arcadia Road Crash

May 29, 2015 - Hurst Street and Arcadia Road (FM 138) in Center was the scene of a two-vehicle collision Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2015 which resulted in injuries to one driver involved.

At 4pm Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy Sgt. Derek Barbee was first to arrive on scene followed by the Center Police Department and Center Fire Department. Upon arrival both vehicles were located at opposite corners of the Hurst Street intersection with their drivers still inside.

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