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February 24, 2022 - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Choice public water system on February 21, 2022, 2100005 to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of February 24, 2022.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact, Matt Di Verdi 936-591-4346.
February 21, 2022 - Due to a broken water main the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Choice water system ID# 2100005 to notify customers that were without water 02/21/2022 south of 2140 on 96, Spanns Chapel area( anyone without water) to boil their water, prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune
systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Matt Di Verdi 936-591-4346.
February 23, 2022 - Commissioner Tom Bellmyer reported County Road 4210 has now been re-opened to traffic as of February 23, 2022.
February 9, 2022 - County Road 4210 will be closed for bridge replacement at the Crump property, starting Monday, February 14 and is scheduled to reopen in 10 days. The road can be accessed on either end up to that point.
February 22, 2022 - State Loop 500 near Latham Street was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Wednesday, February 16, 2022, in Center.
According to Center Police Sergeant Andrew Williams, at 2:10pm a white 2020 Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by Caitlyn Campbell, 23, of Shelbyville was entering Loop 500 from Latham Street turning left and failed to yield right of way to a blue 2000 Ford Ranger driven by Louis Morales Zavalla, 51, of Center which was traveling east. As a result the Ford struck the driver's side of the Chevrolet causing major damage to both vehicles.
The Ford and the Chevrolet came to rest on the westbound side off the roadway.
No injuries were reported of Campbell and minor injuries to Zavalla.
No citations were reported following the crash.
February 22, 2022 - Shelbyville ISD Additional School Threat
Unfortunately a new threat has been sent out this morning threatening the school and students and staff. Please be informed and assured that precautionary measures are in place to protect everyone.
Update - The person responsible for the threats which were sent out earlier today has been identified by school officials and law enforcement. Disciplinary measures have been taken effective immediately. To ensure the safety and security of all, additional measures will still be in place for tomorrow. Thank you for all those involved in keeping our school and community safe, especially our local law enforcement agencies.
February 21, 2022 - Shelbyville ISD has been made aware of a threatening message going around on social media telling students to stay home tomorrow February 22, stating that the school would be “shotup”. Some other schools in the surrounding area have received similar threats.
The security of our students and personnel are very important and all threats are taken seriously. SISD and Shelby County police are investigating the threat. Shelbyville ISD will hold school Tuesday with additional security personnel present and necessary precautions in place.
February 22, 2022 - Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports that on Monday, February 21, 2022, at approximately 11:30am, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a threat against Shelbyville Independent School District stating that the school would be “shot up.” The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division began a thorough investigation into the threat and in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Shelbyville ISD Police Department, Investigators were able to locate the suspect involved by 5:30pm the same day.
The suspect was identified as a student of Shelbyville ISD and due to the age of the student, the case will be forwarded to the Juvenile Probation Office.
Sheriff Kevin W. Windham expresses his appreciation to the public who brought this concerning threat to the attention of law enforcement officials as we do take threats of any sort as very serious and will work tirelessly to identify the suspect(s) involved to keep our community safe.
February 11, 2022 - Early voting in the 2022 March 1st Primary Elections begin on February 14th and end February 25th at the Center Community House, 425 San Augustine Street, Center, Texas.
Early voting hours are as follows:
- Monday, February 14 through Friday, February 18 (8am - 5pm)
- Saturday, February 19 (10am - 2pm)
- Sunday, February 20 (12 noon - 4pm)
- Tuesday, February 22 through Friday, February 25 (8am - 5pm)
Closed on Monday, February 21, in observance of President's Day.
Notice for Early Voting on Saturday and/or Sunday and Extended Hours
(Aviso para la votación temprana en sábado y/o domingo y horario extendido)
For the Shelby County Primary Elections to be held on March 1, 2022, additional early voting will be held as follows:
(Para las Elecciones Primarias del Condado de Shelby que se celebrarán el 1 de marzo de 2022, se llevará a cabo una votación anticipada adicional de la siguiente manera:)
Location - Date - Hours
(Sitio) - (Fecha) - (Horas)
- Center Community House, 425 San Augustine Street, Center, Texas - Saturday, February 19, 2022 - 10am until 2pm
- Center Community House, 425 San Augustine Street, Center, Texas - Sunday, February 20, 2022 - 12 noon until 4pm
Issued this 8th day of February, 2022
(Emitido este dia 8h febrero, 2022)
February 18, 2022 - Hurst Street in Center was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Wednesday, February 16, 2022, near the intersection of Cass-Caid Drive.
A Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper was immediately in the vicinity of the incident directly after it occurred and he held the scene until the Center Police Department could arrive to investigate the crash.
When Officer Jordan Ford arrived, a black pickup truck hauling a trailer was located in the inside northbound lane of Hurst Street, while a white pickup truck was located on the southbound shoulder facing north.
According to Officer Ford, a white 2015 Ford F-150 driven by Billy Smith, 63, of Center with passenger Richard Trahan, 63, of Warren entered Hurst Street off Cass-Caid Drive attempting to turn southbound on Hurst Street and as he crossed the inside lane of Hurst Street he traveled in front of a black 1998 Chevrolet Silverado pulling a trailer driven by Jerry Gardner, 71, of Center with passenger Curtis Gardner, 53, of Center. The Chevrolet was unable to avoid colliding with the Ford and struck the trailer ball hitch on the rear of the Ford.
Both Gardners were transported by ambulance to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for medical evaluation.
No citations were issued at the time of the crash.
The Chevrolet was towed from the scene and the Ford was able to be driven away.
February 15, 2022 - Timpson Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) fought a house fire Monday, February 14, 2022, on Pearl Street and law enforcement officials were brought in to assist.
According to the TVFD, they were dispatched to the fire at 7:54am for a mobile home fire on the 100 block of Pearl Street in Timpson, they arrived at 8:06am and started to extinguish the fire.
A City of Timpson utility crew assisted the fire department in removing some debris from the top to gain access to remaining portions of the house that were smoldering. The house was a total loss.
The fire department reported the cause of the fire to be under investigation and no injuries were reported as a result of the fire.
While the fire department was fighting the fire, a large crowd had gathered and the Shelby County Sheriff's Department was requested to the scene to address their concerns.
Sheriff Kevin Windham confirms the fire was intentionally set, and the resident was in the house sleeping at the time it started.
"We do know that apparently there was an accelerant used to start the fire," said Sheriff Windham. "There was a vehicle seen driving away from the scene."
Investigator David Haley is handling the investigation of the incident and has been working with the State Fire Marshal's office in investigating the alleged arson.
"We had the State Fire Marshal come in with the dogs to sniff out accelerants," said Investigator Haley.
Investigator Haley confirms there are several suspects at this time.
The incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Shelby County Sheriff's office at 936-598-5601.
February 15, 2022 - Hunting-related accidents in Texas are at an all-time low since Hunter Education became mandatory in 1988, according to the 2021 Texas Hunting Accident Report released by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).
Of more than 49,000 certifications in 2021, Texas experienced only one fatality and 11 accidents statewide, according to the report.
“In 2021, three quarters of the incidents were what we call ‘swinging on game outside of a safe zone of fire,’” said Steve Hall, the Hunter Education Coordinator for TPWD. “This is the most common mishap in Texas besides careless handling in and around vehicles. The cardinal rule of hunting and shooting safety is keeping the muzzle of a firearm always pointed in a safe direction.”
This marks a significant decrease since 1988, when more than 18,000 Texans received their Hunter Education certification but reported 12 fatalities and 70 accidents throughout the state. As more Texans have taken to the field and obtained their Hunter Education certification, these numbers have greatly improved. Even prior to Hunter Education becoming mandatory in 1988, TPWD has offered hunter education courses since 1972, certifying nearly 1.5 million students. Today, Hunter Education is required for every hunter in Texas (including out-of-state hunters) born on or after Sept. 2, 1971. The minimum age for certification is nine years of age and certification is good for life.
There are two course options for anyone who needs to take Hunter Education. The basic classroom course includes six hours of instruction plus skill exercises, a review and then a final exam. These types of courses are most often held in schools or in an indoor venue. The online course, combined with a field course, has two parts: a free online course that should be completed first, and then the field portion that typically takes a minimum of four hours to complete. The field course contains a presentation on ethical and responsible hunting, participation in a hunting skills trail, a live-fire exercise, a review of regulations and a final exam.
There is also an online-only course that is restricted to anyone 17 years of age or older. Online coursework varies from two to four hours depending on pre-knowledge, age, reading level and other factors.
Hall offers other tips that will help ensure a safe experience for hunters whether they’re at their home, in transit to their hunting spot or spending time in the field.
- Unload all firearms when not in use, especially in the home, in transport and in the field until ready to shoot.
- Keep your fingers outside of the trigger guard until ready to take a shot.
- Waterfowl hunters should wear protective clothing, waders and approved life jackets while in boats or around water, especially in winter months. Drowning ranks as the number one hunting incident for these hunters.
- For dove, quail and pheasant hunters, the number one incident is swinging on game outside a safe zone of fire. Communicate and stick to your safe zone of fire and never shoot towards another hunter, buildings or structures, or domestic animals such as cows.
- Be sure of your target- what is in front of and behind the target.
- Wear blaze orange to be seen by other hunters.
Hunters must have proof of Hunter Education certification on their person while in the field. Hunters have access to their Texas proof of Hunter Education in the free Outdoor Annual mobile app for iOS and Android.
Learn more about Hunter Education, how to sign up for a course and find resources for students on the TPWD website.
February 15, 2022 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Sabine National Forest, have advised a prescribed burn today located in the East Hamilton North area Compartment 48 &49 (Block A and B only) 1,741 acres, with Helicopter support. The burn will be North of Farm to Market 2261, around the East Hamilton Cemetery.
Please drive with caution. Be advised, long range drift SMOKE may affect some of the areas.
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