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February 12, 2022 - A pursuit that traveled just over seven miles ended on State Highway 87 (SH87) with the arrest of the driver Friday, February 11, 2022
Center Police Officer Brian Wright attempted to stop a black 2006 Chrysler 300 at around 8:35pm on Tenaha Street; however, they didn't comply and failed to stop.
A pursuit then began as the Chrysler continued up SH87 North heading in the direction of Timpson. The pursuit continued passed Mt. Gillion Community and around a mile and a half short of FM 1645 where it came to a stop.
Officer Wright was accompanied by a mass of law enforcement units from Center Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff's Department, Texas Department of Public Safety and Constables Precinct 4 and Precinct 5, and Tenaha Police Department.
Arrested at the scene was Eduardo Arcibar, 21, of Center who was charged with evading arrest/detention with vehicle, felony 3.
The Chrysler was later towed.
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February 11, 2022 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Angelina National Forest, have advised a prescribed burn today located in the Bannister WMA Compartment 17 (Block B only) 1350 acres, with Helicopter support. North East of Broaddus and East of State Hwy 147.
Please drive with caution. Be advised, long range drift SMOKE may affect some of the areas.
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February 11, 2022 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Sabine National Forest, have advised a prescribed burn today located in Compartment 110 Block E Only, 1,528 acres, with Helicopter support. This burn is located around the Lake View Recreation Site, Oak Hill Road & Pin Oak Drive. Winds are predicted from the Southwest at 10-17 mph. Please drive with caution. Also, we advised and long range drift SMOKE may affect some of the areas.
February 10, 2022 - U.S. Highway 59 in Tenaha was the scene of a crash involving two truck-tractors on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
According to Tenaha Police Officer Chris Benton, at 7:28pm a white 2007 Freightliner driven by Darnell Bradford, 37, was hauling a lowboy trailer with a sand container on the back and was exiting the Express Stop fuel station making a right turn toward the U.S. Highway 59 overpass.
At that time a white 2017 Freightliner driven by Harold Hillard, 46, was eastbound on U.S. Highway 59 hauling a cargo trailer containing non-hazardous chemicals. As Bradford exited the fuel station he failed to yield right of way to Hillard causing the trucks to collide.
The 2017 Freightliner struck the driver's side of the 2007 Freightliner, causing damage to both vehicles. The 2007 Freightliner was turned to face east by the impact and the 2017 Freightliner continued until it finally came to a stop on the eastbound shoulder.
Carey Mims, 36, was transported by ambulance to Nacogdoches Medical Center for treatment of injuries.
Bradford was issued a citation for failure to yield right of way.
Assisting at the scene were the Tenaha Volunteer Fire Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, Constables of Precinct 4 and Precinct 3, and the Shelby County Sheriff's Department.
INNOVA is Latin for ‘Renew’
February 4, 2022 - The Center Economic Development Corporation is seeking applications from businesses within the city that want to improve the appeal or make updates to their properties.
The INNOVA Grant seeks to provide financial assistance to any Center business located in downtown, a commercial or industrial zone. The program will reimburse the applicant 50% of qualifying improvements up to a certain dollar amount.
For more information, please contact Brianna Suell at (936)598-2941. (Updated phone number) INNOVA applications can be picked up at Center City Hall located at 617 Tenaha Street, Center Texas.
INNOVA Grant recipients include: 936 CrossFit, Bob’s Pawn and Gun, Bounds Insurance Agency, Center Floral, Center Glass, David’s Auto and Diesel Repair, Hughes Florist, Johnstone Financial, Morrisons Insurance, Payne and Payne, Pine Colony Inn, Pinewood’s Beverage, Shoop Insurance Agency, Taco Bell, The Forge, Thomas R. McLeroy Jr. Attorney-at-Law, and many more…
February 10, 2022 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Angelina National Forest, have advised a prescribed burn today located in the Bannister WMA Compartment 23 (Block C&D only) 908 acres, with Helicopter support. North East of Broaddus and East of State Hwy 147.
Please drive with caution. Be advised, long range drift SMOKE may affect some of the areas.
February 9, 2022 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Angelina National Forest, have advised a prescribed burn today located in Compartments 58 (Block C) 1,022 acres, with Helicopter support. Please drive with caution. Also, we advised and long range drift SMOKE may affect some of the areas.
Photos courtesy West Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department.
February 8, 2022 - State Highway 7 West in the Mt. Herman Community was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Taylor Buster, at 7am a grey 1999 Chevrolet C1500 pickup truck driven by Daniel Mejia, 19, of Nacogdoches was eastbound on State Highway 7 West when he failed to drive in a single lane around six and a half miles west of Center.
The Chevrolet left the roadway to the right before crossing back onto the roadway in a side skid and flipping several times. The truck struck a gas meter before coming to rest upright.
Mejia was transported by ambulance to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department fo treatment of possible injury.
Mejia was issued citations for failure to drive in a single lane, and no insurance.
The West Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department and Shelby County Sheriff's Department assisted at the scene.
February 8, 2022 - The water on San Augustine Rural WSC no longer requires boiling.
On February 2, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the San Augustine Rural Public Water System, #2030007, 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.
San Augustine Rural Water 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 8, 2022.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact the office:
220 West Columbia Street
San Augustine, Texas.
936-288-0489
or
Charles Sharp 936-201-5001.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
If a customer, individual or employee wishes to contact the executive director, please call (512)239-4691.
Effective February 2, 2022 Until Further Notice
February 2, 2022 - Due to a break in the City's supply line, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required San Augustine Rural Public Water System PWS #2030007 to notify Customers on FM 353, Hwy 21 E and Sunrise Community to boil their water prior to consumption (eg., 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.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received the 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 San Augustine Rural Water System at 220 W. Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas, 75972, or call 936-288-0489 or Charles Sharp at 936-201-5001.
February 7, 2022 - A neighborhood located off Arcadia Road in Center was struck by a thief early Thursday, February 3, after 1am
The suspected individual stole cash and property from at least five vehicles in the neighborhood and was caught on at least one security system.
That very neighbor is offering a reward to help catch the individual responsible.
If anyone has information they can reach out to Danny and Daphne LaRock on Facebook and the Center Police Department at 936-598-2788.
Everyone is encouraged to protect their belongings, lock their doors, don't leave belongings in your automobile and be alert when exiting and entering a vehicle.
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