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November 4, 2022 - Center and Joaquin Volunteer Firemen have received reports of a involving text messaging scam.
The scam offers $10 off for a Center Volunteer Fire Department hoody and likewise in Joaquin. The text provides a website for the recipient to follow.
Recipients are advised not to click this website, and the fire departments want all recipients to be aware this is in no way associated with them.
Residents in other areas should be cautious and reach out to your local fire department if you receive similar offers.
November 4, 2022 - Tornado Watch outline update for WT 561 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman, OK 5:35pm CDT Friday, November 4, 2022.
Tornado Watch 561 is in effect until 12am CDT for the following locations:
Texas Counties Included are:
Angelina, Bowie, Brazos, Burleson, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg, Grimes, Harrison, Houston, Madison, Marion, Montgomery, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Polk, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby Smith, Titus, Trinity, Upshur, Walker, Washington, Wood.
November 4, 2022 - Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the arrest of Dwight Jackson, 43, of Center.
On November 3, 2022, a patrol deputy with the SCSO initiated a traffic stop on Highway 7 West for a traffic violation. Upon making contact with the driver, the deputy noticed a strong smell of marijuana. Consent to search the vehicle was granted and the patrol deputy located a clear baggie with a large amount of a clear crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamines. The weight of the suspected drugs was 27.8 grams.
Jackson was placed into custody and transported to the Shelby County Jail. He was charged with POCS PG 1>+4G <200G. Jackson posted a $10,000 bond and has been released from custody.
November 3, 2022 (Flyer link) - The Anderson County Sheriff’s Department issued an endangered missing alert for Courtney Dollgener, 34, who was last seen in the 3900 Block of FM 1817, Elkhart, Texas at 1pm on November 2, 2022.
Dollgener was last seen wearing a dark brown jacket, light pink shirt, black pants and maroon shoes. She is 34 years old, 5 feet tall, weights 250 lbs with black hair and hazel eyes.
Endangered missing alerts are for missing person with intellectual disabilities. If you have information, please call the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department at 903-731-8200.
November 2, 2022 - Emergency crews responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash Monday, October 31, 2022, on State Highway 87 South just over one mile from Shelbyville near CR 2050.
Center Fire Department personnel were requested to assist with Jaws-of-Life in helping to extricate the passenger from the vehicle. When it was determined the vehicle involved was partially on top of the passenger, Center Fire Department used a winch to help pull the truck away so emergency medical services could move the passenger to an ambulance for transport from the scene
Shelby County Sheriff's Department personnel were on scene and assisted, as well as Constable from Precinct 2 and Precinct 1.
According to details from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 9:50am, a tan 2006 Ford pickup truck was traveling north. It is reported that the pickup left the roadway to the left and struck a light pole. It continued forward and struck a 1997 Cadillac passenger car, which was parked on private property and then overturned on its right side.
The driver, identified as Jamal Henderson, 35, of Shelbyville, was not injured. His passenger, Charmenia Adams-Henderson, 25, was transported to LSU Shreveport for treatment.
This is an ongoing investigation and there are no further details available at this moment.
The crash is under investigation by Trooper Tim Grace, assisted by Trooper Sgt. Aaron Shelton.
November 2, 2022 - The following criminal defendants failed to appear for a mandatory court appearance in the 123rd Judicial District Court, Shelby County, Texas. As a result, a warrant issued for his or her arrest. Each Defendant is urged to contact the Court Manager, Erin Johnson, erin.johnson@co.panola.tx.us or 903.693.0315 to schedule a court appearance. Or, in the alternative, each defendant may surrender to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Center, Texas.
- Robert Thomas Brannan
- Hai Chrit
- Raymond Lakendrick Copeland
- Brandon Cummings
- Redaryll Zacharvick Davis
- Joshua Allan Eddins
- Dah Gay
- Joseph Randall Gipson
- Timothy Mark Harris
- Iesha Nicole Hubbard
- Robert Wayne Jackson
- Tyreck Jackson
- Paul Benjamin Madison
- Dakota Rogers
- Luis Alberto Ruiz
- Chad Everitt Smith
- Jamarius Smith
- Swee Tee
- Ricardo Chavez Veliz
- Nathan H. Wedgeworth
November 2, 2022 - (Submitted photos) - The intersection of U.S. Highway 84 and State Highway 7 East in Joaquin was the scene of a truck-tractor incident involving a lost load on Monday, October 31, 2022, at around 9:30am.
When emergency personnel arrived at the scene it was found a Leon Transportation LLC out of Round Rock, Texas hauling a load of compressed packing material had tipped over.
Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers Keith Jones and Dustin Ramos were on scene assisted by Constable Precinct 3 Roy Cheatwood and Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department.
Once the debris was clear, the roadway was open again to regular traffic. No injuries were reported to have occurred.
November 2, 2022 - The Shelby County Commissioners have lifted the burn ban during their Wednesday, November 2, 2022, meeting.
This means burning can once again be performed in Shelby County. Citizens of municipalities may need to confirm with their governing body before initiating a burn.
The water on East Lamar Water Supply no longer requires boiling.
November 2, 2022 - On October 27, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the East Lamar Water Supply, #2100006, 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.
East Lamar Water Supply 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. We have also provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of November 2, 2022.
If you have questions, you may contact Pres. Chris Andrews at 936-591-1433 or J. Butler, Office Manager, at 936-598-9780, or P.O. Box 16, Center, Texas 75935.
October 27, 2022 - Due to a major leak and reduced distribution system pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the East Lamar Water Supply PWS# 2100006 to notify all customers 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 the boil water notice is no longer needed, the system will issue a notice to rescind the boil notice.
If you have questions, you may contact Pres. Chris Andrews at 936-591-1433 or J. Butler, Office Manager, at 936-598-9780, or P.O. Box 16, Center, Texas 75935.
Representatives of Shelbyville First United Methodist Church gathered at the Commissioners' Court as a proclamation was adopted recognizing the 125th Anniversary of the church.
November 2, 2022 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved the addition of a full-time employee to assist the Elections Administrator (EA) during their October 19, 2022 meeting.
Elections Administrator Nancy Adams addressed the commissioners' court about the need of a full-time employee
"I do feel I need some help in that, there's a lot to do," said Adams. "Jennifer and her staff have helped me immensely. Debora of course has for the past year and will remain to do so, because I need to learn all of it and don't know any of it yet."
Adams elaborated on the many duties which will be involved as she takes on the new role of Elections Administrator, detailing why a full-time employee would be necessary. Jennifer Fountain, County Clerk, and Debora Riley, Tax Assessor/Collector, mirrored why it would be beneficial to have a full-time employee in the Elections Administrator office.
A motion carried to hire a full-time employee for the Elections Administration office, excluding health insurance.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:52am.
Agenda items approved during the meeting include: 1. Pay weekly expenses. 2. Adopt the Proclamation recognizing the Shelbyville First United Methodist Church, on its 125th year of Service. 3. Contract with Copsync for precinct 5 for three years. 4. Extend the burn ban and review it again on the following week. 5. Hire a full-time employee for the Elections Administration office, excluding health insurance. 6. Ann Blackwell to reach out to the buyboard on behalf of Commissioner Pct. 1 to purchase a new Caterpiller Model: 150 JOY Motor Grader from Holt Cat with ARPA funds. 7. Commissioner Pct. 3 to purchase a new 2022 John Deer Modern Predator and a Kobelco SK85CS Excavator with fixed assets. 8. Ann Blackwell to reach out to the buyboard on behalf of Commissioner Pct. 3 to purchase a new Caterpiller Model: 150 JOY Motor Grader from Holt Cat with ARPA funds. 9. Ann Blackwell to reach out to the buyboard on behalf of Commissioner Pct. 3 to purchase a new Tractor from Jarvis with ARPA funds. 10. Adjourn 10:52am.
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