Center Police Department Confirms Pecan Grove Shooting Incident

Hassan Awels

July 16, 2024 - The Center Police Department has confirmed a shooting incident took place in Pecan Grove on July 11, 2024.

Timpson Council Meets to Discuss Solutions to Impact of Storm Damage

July 14, 2024 - Timpson City Council held an emergency meeting Friday, July 12, 2024, at 4pm in the Volunteer Fire Department fire hall due to the damage incurred at the city building during Tropical Storm Beryl.

City of Timpson Temporary Office Location, Hours; Power Restored to All Sectors

July 12, 2024 - Timpson Mayor Debra Smith announces that Timpson now has power restored in all sectors as of Friday evening, July 12.

July 10, 2024 - Due to the damage incurred by Hurricane Beryl to the City of Timpson City Hall, an alternate office location is being established, as well as temporary office hours.

Commissioner Smith Reports CR 3129 Reopens to Thru Traffic

Updated 5:32pm: Commissioner Smith reports CR 3129 has been cleared and is back open to traffic.

July 9, 2024 - Stevie Smith, Commissioner Precinct 4, states County Road 3129 is closed to thru traffic July 9, 2024.

This is due to multiple trees across the road one mile past north Jericho church.

Hurst, Roughrider Drive Intersection Scene of Major Crash Incidents; Traffic Lights Working (Update: 12:15pm)

SWEPCO crew seen above set up at the intersection of Hurst Street and Roughrider Drive.

Center PD Issues Statement on Hurst St., Roughrider Drive Traffic Light

July 9, 2024 - After dealing with the constant flow of traffic on Hurst Street in Center and the increased danger of traffic incidents, the Center Police Department has issued a statement the evening of July 9, 2024.

The Center Police Department is aware of the traffic light at Hurst St. and Roughrider Drive that is currently not working. They have relayed the information to TxDOT.

Hurst St. is a U.S. Highway and TxDOT has jurisdiction over the traffic lighting.

TDEM Offers iStat Damage Reporting for July 7-8 Weather Incident

July 9, 2024 - Following the storm which entered Shelby County July 7-8, 2024, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is encouraging those who may have damage to utilize the TDEM Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) to submit damages incurred by your Residence or Business property.

Timpson Emergency Crews Working to Clear Roads Insure Safety

July 8, 2024 - After being struck by what is believed to be a tornado, all responders are being called back as of 3pm.

Timpson Hit by Storm, Mayor Asks All to Stay Home

July 8, 2024 - Timpson Mayor Debra Smith is telling everyone as of 1:41pm July 8, 2024 to stay home at this time as tornadoes are hitting Shelby County as the result of Beryl.

City Hall has been damaged. Quick Stop has received damage and other buildings in the city have also been received damage from the storm.

Everyone is asked to please stay home. Stay off the roads, and stay safe. Do not come to Timpson at this time.

Additional information will be updated when available.

SH7 East Near CR 3182 Scene of Fatal Crash Involving Motorcycle (Updated)

July 6, 2024 - State Highway 7 (SH7) East was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Friday, July 5, 2024, involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle at around 9pm.

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