July 4, 2024 - U.S. Highway 96 South was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 10:50am.
Emergency responders with Center Fire Department, Texas Department and Public Safety and Shelby County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene of the crash near CR 1008.
Fire personnel were immediately concerned with all involved, but most notably a three-week-old infant that was involved in the incident.
The Shelby County Commissioners heard from Andrew Harmon, Deep East Texas Council of Governments Assistant Executive Director, over the Shelby County Broadband Planning Committee during their June 19, 2024 meeting.
July 2, 2024 - Geaux Bags were delivered to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department on July 2, 2024 when K.C. Kilpatrick, founder and executive director of Geaux 4 Kids, was joined by other volunteers and supporters in delivering Geaux Bags to Shelby County.
July 1, 2024 - Emergency personnel responded to a shooting incident which claimed the life of one individual in Center on Saturday at a residence just near the police department.
June 22, 2024 - The Beyond The Call, End of Watch ride paid a visit to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department in honor of fallen deputy Matthew Pierson Friday, June 21, 2024.
Center Mayor David Chadwick received invitation from Pony Express rider Braxton Box in front of the Historic 1885 Shelby County Courthouse. Pictured are (from left): Deputy Constable John Pope; Constable Josh Tipton, Braxten Box astride "Charlie"; Mayor David Chadwick, and Trey Box.