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May 1, 2017 - Update: The boil water notice for the McClelland Water Supply has been lifted. It is no longer neccessary to boil water for drinking or cooking.
April 25, 2017 - Customers of the McClelland Water Supply who were out of water on Monday, April 24 or Tuesday, April 25 are advised to boil water used for drinking or cooking as a precautionary measure until further notice. Another notice will be issued when it is no longer necessary to boil water. When boiling water, bring to a rolling boil for at least one (1) minute, then let cool.
April 28, 2017 - The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). NFIP works closely with many private insurance agencies to offer flood insurance to homeowners, renters, and business owners. To qualify for flood insurance these individuals must live in a community that has joined NFIP. Shelby County has been participating in the NFIP since June 28, 2016 and the status was referred to as an “emergency” participant. As an emergency NFIP participant, Shelby County citizens were able to purchase flood insurance with coverage not to exceed $35,000.
Shelby County Judge, Allison Harbison has been notified by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that Shelby County has now been upgraded to “regular” NFIP status effective June 1, 2017. This will allow residents to purchase flood insurance coverage in excess of $35,000.
If you are having problems purchasing flood insurance or have flood insurance questions you may call FEMA at 940-895-5594 and ask to speak to an insurance representative.
April 26, 2017 - CR 1012 on U.S. Highway 96 South was the scene of a two-vehicle crash involving a Pilgrim's Pride pickup truck and a truck-tractor hauling a trailer on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Troopers were dispatched to the scene of the crash at around 10:45am. According to Texas DPS Trooper Cpl. Jimmy Faulkner, Logan Sandifer, 24, of Timpson was southbound in a white 2004 Ford flatbed pickup truck owned by Pilgrim's Pride.
As Sandifer was traveling behind a 2006 Peterbilt truck-tractor driven by Michael Bush, 60, of Center hauling for Richard Tomlin, the Peterbilt had slowed and was turning right onto CR 1012. Sandifer failed to control speed and the Ford struck the right rear of the trailer the Peterbilt was hauling.
Sandifer was treated on scene by ACE EMS for minor cuts and was later transported from the scene by private vehicle. He was also issued a citation for failure to control speed.
April 25, 2017 - Hurst Street in Center at the intersection of Timpson Street was the scene of a two-vehicle crash which resulted in a collision with a traffic light pole Monday, April 24, 2017.
Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy Investigator Del Birdwell was first to discover the crash incident and he alerted the Center Police Department who then got additional units en-route as well as ambulance personnel.
According to Center Police Officer Brian Wright, at just before 11:50am Susan McCormick, 65, of San Augustine was southbound in a black 2011 Kia and turned left at the intersection with Timpson Street. At that time Josue Lopez, 29, of Loco Hills, New Mexico was northbound on Hurst Street in a white 1999 Ford pickup truck which collided with the front right side of the Kia and causing both vehicles to strike the traffic control light pole at the intersection of Timpson and Hurst Street
McCormick was transported by ACE EMS to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Center Emergency Department for unknown injuries and Lopez refused treatment. No citations were issued at the time of the crash.
April 23, 2017 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Sabine National Forest, have advised a prescribed burn involving approximately 3,636 acres located, on the North end of Sabine National Forest (Boles Field North RX Burn), Compartments 15 and 16, (Block C,D,). Winds are predicted from the North 7-9 mph and long range drift may affect some of the areas.
April 22, 2017 - State Highway 7 just under four miles east of Center was the scene of a crash which occurred while students were disembarking from a Center ISD school bus April 20, 2017.
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Troopers were dispatched to the scene at 4:18pm to investigate the incident.
According to Texas DPS State Trooper Dustin Ramos, upon arrival it was determined a grey 2004 Mitsubishi Galant driven by Meyosha Griffin, 21, of Mansfield, La. was westbound on State Highway 7 where a school bus was stopped near CR 3134 with its lights activated.
Traffic was stopped behind the bus as Griffin approached when she failed to control speed and struck a black trailer being pulled by a black 2017 Ford F-250 driven by Brendan Lee Toner, 41, of Nacogdoches for Dusty Lout Agriservices out of San Augustine.
Following the collision, the Mitsubishi came to a stop in the westbound barrow ditch.
Griffin was cited for failure to control speed. The school bus was not directly involved in the crash and no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Members of the Center ISD Police were on scene to provide assistance as well as the Shelby County Sheriff's Department.
Texas DPS Trooper Sean Smith assisted with the investigation.
April 21, 2017 - Frito-Lay today announced it is voluntarily recalling select Jalapeño Flavored Lay’s Kettle Cooked potato chips and Jalapeño Flavored Miss Vickie’s Kettle Cooked potato chips due to the potential presence of Salmonella in the seasoning. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
This action is the direct result of a supplier’s recent recall of a seasoning blend which includes jalapeño powder that could contain Salmonella. Although no Salmonella was found in the seasoning supplied to Frito-Lay, the company has decided to recall these products out of an abundance of caution.
No illness related to this matter has been confirmed to date.
The products covered by this recall were distributed in retail stores and via foodservice, vending and other channels throughout the U.S.
The specific recalled product information is listed below:
- All sizes of the following two products that have a “guaranteed fresh” date of JUL 4 or prior printed on the front upper panel of the package:
- Jalapeño Flavored Lay’s Kettle Cooked potato chips
- Jalapeño Flavored Miss Vickie’s Kettle Cooked potato chips
- All of the following multipack offerings that have a “use by” date of JUN 20 or prior printed on the multipack package. In addition, a “guaranteed fresh” date of JUL 4 or prior is printed on the front upper panel of the individual recalled product packages inside each multipack offering. Any other products or flavors contained in these multipacks are not being recalled.
- 12 count Lay’s Kettle Cooked Multipack Sack
- 20 count Frito-Lay Bold Mix Sack
- 30 count Miss Vickie’s Multipack Tray
- 30 count Lay’s Kettle Cooked Multipack Tray
- 32 count Miss Vickie’s Multipack Box
No other flavors of Lay’s Kettle Cooked potato chips or Miss Vickie’s potato chips are impacted or being recalled. Jalapeño Cheddar Flavored Lay’s Kettle Cooked 40% Less Fat potato chips are not impacted or being recalled.
Consumers who have purchased these recalled products are advised not to consume them. Frito-Lay is working with the FDA on this recall to ensure the recalled products are removed from store shelves and are no longer distributed.
Consumers can contact Frito-Lay Consumer Relations at 866-272-9393 for additional information from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.
Representative product images can be found at fritolay.com. For product reimbursement, consumers can visit www.jalapenochiprecall.com.
April 21, 2017 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information in regards to a recent theft which occurred on April 20, 2017 at 96 Equipment located at 3536 Highway 7 West in Center.
Suspect(s) entered onto the complainant's property and stole a 2017 Polaris Ranger 570.
Center Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information. Anyone who has information regarding this crime should call Center Crime Stoppers at 936-598-SAFE (7233) or submit a tip online at www.centercrimestoppers.com. Remember you don't have to give your name. All calls and cash rewards are completely anonymous. Rewards will only be paid on tips submitted through the Center Crime Stoppers system.
If a caller does not wish to remain anonymous or receive a reward, they may contact Investigator Del Birdwell at the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office 936-598-5600.
April 20, 2017 - Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell reports that on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at approximately 1216 P.M., the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call advising that a black male subject was at the Tenaha ISD and was armed with a gun and would not leave. The caller additionally stated that the black male subject threatened to blow up the school. Law Enforcement official responded to Tenaha ISD to assist Tenaha ISD Chief David Jeter with the situation, which included Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Tenaha City Marshal’s Office, Tenaha Pct 4 Constable Jake Metcalf, Timpson Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office.
After further investigation, it was revealed that there was no threat to the faculty and/or student body of Tenaha ISD. It was rather another hoax call that solicited attention to cause panic. We treat every call, especially of this magnitude with great concern. Our office and the District Attorney’s office worked to get the information on the cellular device that was used and drew up a Grand Jury Subpoena for records. The number was linked back to a student at Tenaha ISD. Lieutenant Kevin W. Windham and Chief Deputy DJ Dickerson met with Tenaha ISD Chief David Jeter and Superintendent Scott Tyner regarding this investigation. In working together, a suspect was positively identified and the phone used to initiate the hoax call was located and seized for evidence. The juvenile suspect was released to family pending an appointment with Shelby County Juvenile Probation Officers. The family has cooperated fully throughout this investigation.
We extend our gratitude to all those who assisted in this investigation.
April 18, 2017 - Once again.... someone is being cavalier with the comfort and security of our kids. Today, someone placed a 9-1-1 call to law enforcement posing as a Tenaha employee that we had an active security situation. TISD has had no such incident.
The call was made by someone in the public to 9-1-1 about our school. Again, TISD has been the victim of a hoax.
A special thank you once again to all of the members of law enforcement that descended upon our school so quickly, as they were under the impression that they were responding to an active 9-1-1 situation. Repeating --- there has been no security situation at TISD today. Only a false 9-1-1 call from outside the district.
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