Center Square Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash; Driver Flees

February 3, 2022 - The Center square was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Thursday night, February 3, 2022.

Center Police officers, assisted by the Texas Department of Public Safety, investigated the crash on San Augustine Street that occurred sometime before 9:30pm.

Hurst Street, Roughrider Drive Scene of Fatal Automobile Crash

February 2, 2022 - The intersection of Hurst Street and Roughrider Drive was the location of a two-vehicle fatal crash incident Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

Law Enforcement Officials Investigate Drowning Incident on Toledo Bend (Updated)

Texas Game Warden Austin Cryer assisted Louisiana Game Wardens J. Melton and H. Pearce in retreiving the boat which the man had been in just before falling into the lake.

Commissioners Get Update on Jail Plumbing Repairs

January 28, 2022 - The Shelby County Commissioners spoke with Gary Adams, DRG Architects, about future work that is needed for the Shelby County Jail during their meeting on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

VFW Post 8904, Auxiliary Vietnam Peace Accord Observance; Wulf Places Wreath

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Sheriff's Department Receives New Patrol Unit; Commissioners Adopt County Road

January 25, 2022 - Shelby County Sheriff Kevin Windham informed the Shelby County Commissioners during their January 12, 2022, meeting of a proposal from Center Motor Company for two trucks to add to the Sheriff's Department fleet.

As a result of the crash incident involving a deputy vehicle on December 21, insurance money has been received which can be put toward the purchase of a replacement. Due to the short supply and high demand of Chevrolet Tahoes, the Sheriff's Department has chosen to purchase more available options by way of pickup trucks.

SH7 East Near CR 3126 Scene of Major Crash

January 19, 2022 - State Highway 7 (SH7) East two miles east of Center was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

Mt. Gillion Scene of Back-to-Back Crash Incidents

January 18, 2022 - State Highway 87 North five miles from Center in the Mt. Gillion Community was the scene of back-to-back crashes Monday, January 17, 2022.

The first of the two crashes involved a pickup truck and a passenger car as the pickup truck was preparing to turn into a driveway.

Commissioners Sell Gambling Machines to Lone Bidder; Radio Communications See Improvement

January 14, 2022 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved the sale of several gaming machines January 5, 2022, which were seized during a raid of a fuel station and house on September 5, 2021.

Shelby County constables, assisted by other agencies, located the machines during the raids and eventually an agreement with the former owners attorney and Gary Rholes, Shelby County Attorney, resulted in an order from LeAnn Rafferty, 123rd Judicial District Judge, authorizing the machines to be relinquished to the county along with several thousand dollars which were recovered.

State Highway 87 South at CR 3012 Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

January 12, 2022 - State Highway 87 South at CR 3012 was the scene of a major two-vehicle collision Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

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