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February 3, 2018 - DPS Troopers were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 96 North just outside of Center at the intersection of FM 2026 (Folsom Chapel Road) January 22, 2018.
Previous to the arrival of Troopers, Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies arrived at the scene around 2:15pm to assist those involved and direct traffic around the vehicles involved.
According to DPS Trooper Taylor Buster, a white 2014 Nissan driven by April Calhoun, 39, of Center was stopped and preparing to turn left onto FM 2026 when a white Honda driven by Evette Bratchett, 35, of San Augustine approached from behind and collided with the rear of the Honda. Both vehicles received major damage.
The Nissan came to rest on the northbound side of the roadway and the Honda came to rest on the southbound side of the roadway.
Bratchett was issued citations for failure to control speed and no insurance.
February 2, 2018 - Center weather statistics for January, 2018 prepared and submitted by Ann Forbes, U.S. Weather Service Observer.
Highest Temp was 73 degrees on 1-21-2018
Highest Temp on Record was 85 degrees on 1-23-43 and 1-26-1950
Lowest Temp was 12 degrees on 1-17 and 1-18-2018
Lowest Temp on Record was 5 degrees on 1-19-1940 and 1-12-1982
Rainfall Recorded was 3.55 inches
Average Monthly Rainfall is 4.45 inches
Below Average by 0.90 inches
Highest Recorded for this Month was 12.13 inches in 1999
Lowest Recorded for this Month was 0.57 inches in 1986
17 days with temperatures of 32 degrees or below
One inch of Snow on 1-16-2018
Two Full Moons. One was a Super Blue Moon with Eclipse on 1-31-2018
February 2, 2018 - State Highway 7 West was the scene of a one-vehicle crash Thursday, February 1, 2018 just under one mile from the San Augustine County line.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Jesse Fountain, at 2:10 DPS Troopers were dispatched to the crash just east of the Shelby County line. A grey 2011 Hyundai Sonata driven by Mustafa Hashi Yussef, 41, of Center had been traveling eastbound when the crash occurred.
A witness traveling in a vehicle behind the Hyundai indicated Yussef veered to the left and swerved to the right when it appeared he might hit another vehicle. That's when the Hyundai failed to maintain a single lane and left the roadway to the right. The Hyundai didn't come to a stop until it crashed into a wood line.
Yusseff was transported by ACE EMS to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for treatment and observation.
He was issued a citation for failure to drive in a single lane. Trooper Fountain was assisted at the scene by Troopers Taylor Buster and Jonathan Stinson.
The vehicle was towed from the scene by Hughes Wrecker Service.
February 2, 2018 - Center Police Officers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Tenaha Street Thursday, February 1, 2018 at just after 6pm in front of the EZ Mart gas station.
When officers arrived a white Ford Fusion passenger car was sitting in the inside southbound traffic lane with a black pickup truck behind it that appeared to have struck the rear of the Ford.
Officers had the driver of the pickup truck move the truck to the gas station parking lot. The Fusion remained in the middle of the road until ACE EMS personnel were able to extricate the driver to an ambulance.
Once they were clear of the vehicle, it was moved from the roadway. A minor male riding in the Fusion appeared to be unharmed, and left the scene in a private vehicle with a family member.
At this time, no further information is available until it's released by officers investigating the crash.
January 30, 2018 - Sgt. Christopher Knowlton, with his K9 “Elliott,” was patrolling the Florence Street area when he observed a known male subject. Upon running the subject’s name it was discovered that the subject (not named in this press release) was wanted, out of the Center Municipal Court.
After turning back to the suspect’s residence, the wanted individual was no longer on the porch, at that point officers observed multiple subjects in a vehicle behind the residence. Once contact was made with the vehicle, officers observed what appeared to be an active drug transaction occurring inside of the vehicle.
K9 Elliott was subsequently deployed with a positive alert on the suspect vehicle. Officers recovered from the vehicle approximately 9.5 grams of “crack” cocaine and 0.55 ounces of marijuana. Arrested on scene were Randal Lamar Rushing, 31, of Center; Trumaine Willis Bazile, 31, of Center; and Donald Wayne Moss Jr., 26, of Center.
It is important to note that Mr. Rushing is currently out on bond for multiple drug related offenses and that Mr. Bazile is currently out on parole for drug related offenses.
January 30, 2018 - Center Police Officers were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash Sunday, January 28, 2017 on Hurst Street in Center at 12:30am.
Once on scene, assistance from additional law enforcement officers was requested. It appeared a red Dodge Ram pickup truck had been traveling southbound on Hurst Street when, for an unknown reason, the truck traveled to the right and struck a utility pole at the intersection of Sanders Street.
After hitting the utility pole, the truck continued into the R&D Distributing fuel station where it struck a fuel pump and came to a stop. The utility pole, which previously had been struck, was snapped in two and partially hung across the roadway. In addition, apparently live power lines, dangled across the remainder of the road and limited the transition of such traffic as large truck-tractors.
Units with the Texas Department of Public Safety, Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies and Jamie Hagler, Constable Precinct 2, quickly responded to assist the CPD officers.
Center Police Officer Angela Neal interviewed the driver at the scene.
According to the Center Police Department jail log James Hicks, 48, of Center was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated.
Police Officers were directing traffic until 4:14am.
January 29, 2018 - All fire departments in Shelby County, aside from Timpson VFD, have been dispatched and are currently fighting grass fires January 29, 2018.
At this time a burn ban has not yet been presented for action at commissioners' court; however, residents should use extreme caution when burning, and when possible, consider burning at a later date to prevent fire from getting out of control.
From left: Tommie Thomas, treasurer, Carol McMillan, yearbook editor, and Becky Wiggins
January 26, 2018 - Delta Gamma members have been encouragers for other Delta Kappa Gamma members in Texas that were affected by Hurricane Harvey. Local members have paid dues for some of those affected and sent cards to show their concern. During the January meeting, members banned together to tie two fleece blankets to send to some of the ladies. Delta Kappa Gamma is an international organization of key women educators.
Submitted by Nora Robinson
January 26, 2018 - On January 19, 2018, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Paxton public water system, 2100031 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 1/26/2018.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact DEREK DIVERDI at 936-332-7683.
January 19, 2018 - Due to a water outage, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Paxton public water system ID# 2100031 and 2100012 to notify all customers on Paxton Water System, 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 DEREK DIVERDI at 936-332-7683
January 25, 2018 - The water on Denning Rural Public Water System no longer requires boiling.
On January 17, 2018 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Denning Rural Public Water System, #2030004, 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.
Denning Rural 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 January 23, 2018.
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.
January 17, 2018 - Effective January 17, 2018 until further notice.
Due to electrical issues at the plant, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the Denning Rural Water System PWS #2030004 to notify all customers on Denning Rural Water System to boil their water prior to consumption (eg., washing hands/face, brishing 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 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 Denning Rural Water System at 220 W. Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas, 75972 or call 936-288-0489 or Charles Sharp at 936-201-5001.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) can also be reached at 512-239-4691.
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