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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.
January 24, 2018 - The Patroon County Store located on State Highway 87 South, at the intersection with FM 2261, was the location where a driver made an emergency stop before her vehicle was engulfed in flames Wednesday, January 24, 2018.
The Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene at 12:55pm and when they arrived the fire was fully involved. Fireman Steve Dudley arrived in a fire department grass truck and got to work extinguishing the flames. The tank on the truck proved not to be quite enough to completely put out the fire.
Shelbyville VFD Chief Chris Koltonski arrived with a tanker full of water and the firemen used it to completely put out what little fire remained.
According to reports from the driver, her oil pressure dropped while traveling and she began to hear a noise from her 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer. She pulled off to the side of the road and that's when the vehicle began smoking.
No injuries resulted from the incident. Vail and Son Wrecker towed the vehicle from the scene.
January 24, 2018 - Loop 500 and FM 699 at the edge of Center was the scene of a three-vehicle crash Saturday, January 20, 2018.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Taylor Buster, at around 1pm a white Toyota Tundra driven by a 17-year-old driver of Mansfield, La. was southbound on FM 699 when he failed to yield right of way at a stop sign.
The Toyota traveled into Loop 500 and struck a white Ford 1-ton driven by Kevin Clark, 33, of El Dorado, Ar. The collision caused the Ford to lose control and travel into the opposing lane of travel where it struck a white Honda passenger van driven by Marcus Martinez Espinoza, 33, who was traveling with passengers Guerrero Chaires, 45, and Benavides Villanueva, 33.
Both the Ford and the Honda came to rest on the westbound side of the roadway. The Toyota drove to the other side and stopped, facing in the westbound direction.
Trooper Buster was assisted by several other DPS units, as well as Center PD officers who directed traffic until the scene was clear.
The 17-year-old driver was issued a citation for fail to yield right of way. Espinoza was given a citation for no driver's license, and Villanueva was issued a citation for open container.
January 24, 2018 - Boil Water Notice for S. Augustine Rural Water System Rescinded
On January 19, 2018, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the San Augustine Rural Public Water System, #2030002, 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 January 23, 2018.
January 19, 2018 - Effective January 19, 2018 Until Further Notice
Due to low pressure cold weather issues, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required San Augustine Rural Public Water System PWS #2030007 to notify all customers 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, cookig 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.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) can also be reached at 512-239-4691.
January 23, 2018 - County Road 2571 south of Shelbyville was the scene of two crashes which occurred, oddly enough, at the same location and at the same time on Janaury 14, 2018 one mile west of FM 139.
Both vehicles traveled along the same path and had results not very disimilar from one another.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Trooper Keith Jones, at 10:58pm a silver 2014 Toyota Camry driven by Kenith Koby Yeager, 24, with passenger Sara Couerine, 17, and a 10-month-old male child in a car seat were northbound on CR 2571.
The Toyota was traveling at an unsafe speed due to a curve in the roadway when the vehicle struck a muddy puddle. At that time Yeager applied his brakes and slid left of the roadway bfore striking a tree, causing major damage to the front of the car.
A private vehicle transported the 10-month-old to San Augustine Memorial Hospital Emergency Room where he was treated and released with no injuries.
Yeager was cited for unsafe speed.
The other crash, occurring at the same time, involved a tan 2004 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Donna Louise Harris, 56, with passenger Gaelen Keith Howard, 56. According to Texas DPS State Trooper Jones, the Chevrolet was northbound on CR 2571 at an unsafe speed due to a curve in the roadway when the vehicle struck a muddy puddle.
At that time Harris applied her brakes and slid left of the roadway striking a tree, and over turning.
Harris was issued a citation for unsafe speed.
Trooper Jones was assisted at the scene by Trooper Dustin Ramos.
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