Notice is hereby given that a Special meeting of the Governing body of the Shelby County Commissioners’ Court will be held on the 3rd day of April, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in the Courtroom of the Shelby County Courthouse at 200 San Augustine Street, Center, Shelby County, Texas to deliberate and consider action on the following items:
1. Approve and pay weekly expenses.
2. Approve current Payroll.
3. Public comments on Agenda item.
4. Open sealed bids for Front End Loader for Commissioners’ Pct. 3 and Pct. 4.
5. Discuss and possibly sign the Shelby County Historical Commission Proposal.
POLK COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a two-vehicle fatality crash this morning on US 59 in Goodrich.
The preliminary investigation indicates at approximately 1:10 a.m., a 2012 Honda motorcycle was traveling north and failed to control speed and struck the back of a 2005 Chevrolet pickup. After the initial collision, the motorcycle drove off the roadway to the left and into the center grassy median where it stopped.
The driver of the Chevrolet pickup is identified as 67-year old Roy Smith from Houston. Smith was not injured during the crash.
The driver of the motorcycle is identified as 57-year old William Guy from Groveton. Guy was transported to CHI St. Luke’s Hospital in Livingston where he was pronounced deceased a short time later.
This crash remains under investigation. No additional information is available at this time.
The local VFW Post 8904 and the women's auxiliary held a brief memorial on March 29, 2019, at 10 a.m. on the downtown Center city square. This time the group gathered to honor those who served in Somalia.
VFW Post Quartermaster Larry Hume delivering a speech
VFW Post Quartermaster Larry Hume both gave the speech today and laid the memorial wreath on the veterans memorial next to the flag poles on the historical Shelby County courthouse square.
Larry Hume placing the memorial wreath
Taps was played by VFW post-Commander Gene Hutto. After the ceremony, the group had their photo taken by local media and for VFW Publication.
Public meetings scheduled for Lufkin and San Augustine to share information on natural resource and vegetation management projects in the Angelina and Sabine National Forests have been postponed.
For more information, contact Angelina and Sabine National Forests Silviculturist Earlene Jackson at 936-897-1068.
On March 28, 2019 Sheriff Jayson Richardson hosted a Retiree's Breakfast for all retired law enforcement within the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office. This is a bi-annual event that is held
at the DeSoto Parish Training Center and has been a huge success. Pancakes, Biscuits, gravy, eggs, sausage, and refreshments were graciously provided by Pirogues Catering Service.
Many of these retired men and women served together in law enforcement for years, but rarely get the opportunity to gather in one place to visit with one another. The breakfast event aims
to help keep them connected to each other and to the Sheriff's Office. Many have paved the way for a better future in our parish, and their sacrifices are innumerable to count. We are grateful for their service and for events such as these that bring together
experience and wisdom in law enforcement.
An ongoing investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in Nacogdoches County has led to the arrest of a large drug distributor with ties to a Mexican Cartel operating out of the Dallas area. The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office has made 19 felony arrests in the past two months involving narcotics. Those arrests have enabled investigators to identify one of the main sources of those drugs that were being distributed in the Deep East Texas area.
The Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office reached out to the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigation Division and the Nacogdoches Police Department Street Crimes Unit for assistance in the case due to the magnitude of the volume of drugs that were being distributed.
On March 27, 2019 around 11:00 am, the Sheriff’s Office along with the other two agencies, conducted a traffic stop on a Cadillac SUV on FM 225 at Cr. 753. Through an investigation by all three agencies the Sheriff’s Office had information that the drug distributor was in the process of bringing large quantities of methamphetamine to Nacogdoches County.
Deputies found probable cause to stop the vehicle for a traffic violation and identified the driver as Matthew Fallis who was the main target in the investigation. A passenger in the vehicle was identified as Mary King. Deputies requested a search of the vehicle but were denied by Fallis. A Sheriff’s Office K-9 arrived on scene and conducted a free air search of the vehicle. The K-9 gave a positive alert to the vehicle that gave deputies probable cause to search the motor vehicle.
A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 1. 5 pounds of crystal methamphetamine and 3 ounces of black tar heroin. Also found in the vehicle were two 9 MM pistols. One pistol was found in the driver’s door and the other pistol was found inside a bag where the narcotics were hidden. Both pistols were loaded. The Sheriff’s Office seized over seven thousand dollars in cash that was found inside the car as well.
Law enforcement have found that Fallis has direct connections to a Mexican Cartel Gang that was moving large amounts of Methamphetamine that originated in Mexico that was then moved to the Dallas area. The drugs were then distributed to the East Texas area on a weekly basis.
Sheriff Jason Bridges stated that black tar heroin is rarely seen in our community. This is the largest seizure of black tar heroin by the Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office has gained information that the Mexican Cartel was using Fallis to distribute their drugs and was attempting to get him to push black tar heroin in our community.
Matthew Fallis 41 years of age from Waxahachie, Texas and Mary King 37 years of age from Dallas, Texas were both arrested for two counts of Delivery of a controlled Substance a 1st degree felony. Fallis was also charged with Unlawful Possession of a firearm by a felon. Fallis is currently on parole.
Sheriff Bridges stated that the ATF has been contacted and will be assisting in this ongoing investigation.
Due to a water outage from a broken main the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Choice public water system ID# 2100005 to notify customers from 5719 HWY 96 S to FM 2140 on 03/27/2019 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 Vince DI Verdi at 936-591-1205.
Garrison ISD has several athletes that will be heading to the Texas Relays. Center Broadcasting Company met with their Coach Alex Cloudy and a few of the boys.
The TISD family is saddened to learn of the passing of Martha Boren this morning. Mrs. Boren’s death is the result of complications from heart surgery a few weeks ago.
Mrs. Boren’s career spanned almost three full decades at Tenaha ISD where she served most recently as the Director of Academic Affairs.
Her work has been vital in the survival of our small district through her efforts to acquire grants and maintain compliance of all federal and state funded programs.
Previous to her role in Central Administration, Mrs. Boren served as a Principal, and as a Business Teacher over her long career.
The Tiger Family has lost a “lynch pin” to the success of the students at TISD.
Please keep her husband Wesley and daughter Lesley in your thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
Friday, March 29, 2019, Tenaha ISD will Dismiss Classes at 1:00 pm so that staff and students may attend Mrs. Martha Boren’s funeral.
The Center Elementary School driveway and expansion project is 95% complete. Canopy and landscaping work is all that remains. Safety and security improvements at CES are near completion. The FLM expansion is under construction, 50,000 square feet of new academic space includes a new full-size gym, 6-bed nurse station, 30 classrooms, parking and driveways, and security improvements. Upon completion of the FLM expansion, the grade level realignment will occur. All other bond projects are being designed simultaneously, and each is in the design phase.
Tri-County Harvest for homes produce drop this morning 3-27-19 at 9:30 a.m. at the old CVS Building located next to the Goodwill on 1155 Tenaha St. in Center, Texas.
Please be aware that the truck could possibly arrive a little late or early depending on travel conditions.
The water on San Augustine Rural WSC no longer requires boiling.
On March 22, 2019, 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 March 26, 2019.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact the office:
220West 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.
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Mathews Realty is hosting an Open House Mix & Mingle Event this week and everyone is invited to stop by and visit. The Open House will be held on Thursday, March 28th from 4:30 – 6:30 at Mathews Realty located at 616 Tenaha Street.
Mathews Realty has been representing buyers and sellers throughout the Shelby County area for many years. Agents Collin Mathews, Scott Foster and Jane Blount are all Shelby County natives. They have a knowledge and understanding of East Texas. They specialize in commercial, residential and poultry farms.
Make sure you plan to join the entire staff at Mathews Realty this Thursday, March 28th. There will be refreshments and door prizes and fellowship.
SHELBY COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a report of an auto-pedestrian crash this morning on US 84, just east of County Road 3590.
The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 6:40 a.m., a 2015 Toyota passenger car was traveling west on US 84, in the inside lane, when it struck a pedestrian who was in the roadway attempting to cross the highway.
The driver of the Toyota is identified as 35-year-old Joshua Hankins from Logansport, LA. Hankins was not injured during the crash. The pedestrian is identified as 76-year-old Doris Washington from Center. Washington was pronounced deceased at the scene by a Shelby County Justice of
the Peace.
This crash remains under investigation. No additional information is available at this time.
Ray, Kevin and Marlin Jones, the Jones families and the team at Ray Jones Chevrolet invite the public to join them in celebrating 30 Years in Business! The Celebration will be held Wednesday, April 3rd from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Ray Jones Chevrolet dealership at 1727 Tenaha Street, (Hwy 96 N).
Shelby Savings Bank and The Shelby County Cookers will be providing the food. There will be hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet.
In 1951, Marlin Jones, Sr. opened the Center Motor Lincoln Mercury Dealership. From 1951 until 2019, the Jones family has owned and worked in the car dealership business.
On April 1, 1989, Ray Jones bought the Whiteside dealership in Timpson and started Ray Jones Chevrolet. In May 1990, he bought the F.E. Parker Ford Dealership.
Thirty years ago, a Chevrolet regular cab cost $12,000. Although some things have changed over the course of 30 Years, the quality service, reliability and trust we have come to know from Ray Jones Chevrolet has not changed.
Ray Jones Chevrolet provides professional service and quality vehicles to all of East Texas. They have sold well over 6,000 vehicles since 1989. They also provide excellent service with a GM Certified Service department with knowledge and expertise to get your vehicle back on the road.
Durability, reliability and trust are the values that make a company successful.
Congratulations to Ray Jones Chevrolet!! Join in the 30th Anniversary Celebration.
The Angelina and Sabine National Forests will host a public meeting to share information on natural resource and vegetation management projects in the national forests.
Meetings will be in Lufkin, April 4, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Room at Ellen Trout Zoo and in San Augustine, April 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Log Cabin Civic Center, 611 W. Columbia St.
For more information, contact Angelina and Sabine National Forests Silviculturist Earlene Jackson at 936-897-1068.
Dana Harris, Texas Interagency Coordination Center (TICC) dispatcher, has been named Southern Area Dispatcher of the Year for the Southern Region of the U.S. Forest Service. Making the presentation is Jim Crooks, Operations Staff Officer for the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas. TICC, located in Hudson, is a cooperative effort of the U.S. Forest Service, Texas A&M Forest Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Texas Parks & Wildlife and the Nature Conservancy that coordinates Texas agencies response to disaster relief efforts across the U.S.
Americans consider themselves to be a compassionate people, and the United States military has a long tradition of humanitarian relief operations both within and outside the continental United States. Never has this humanitarian impulse proven more dangerous to follow than in 1992 when the United States intervened to arrest famine in the midst of an ongoing civil war in the East African country of Somalia. Ultimately hundreds of thousands were saved from starvation, but unintended involvement in Somali’s civil strife cost the lives of thirty American Soldiers, four Marines, and eight Air Force personnel during the years of 1992 and 1994.
Shelby County VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary will honor those who served during this time with a wreath laying at the Veterans Memorial on the grounds of the 1885 Historic Courthouse in Center on Friday, March 29th, 2019 at 10 a.m. As always the public is invited to honor their fellow Americans. More information call Post Quartermaster Larry Hume at 598-2976.
At 1:55 a.m. on Sunday, March 24th, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 104 Marshall Street. Firefighters arrived to find a single wide mobile home fully involved. The homeowner awoke to find the fire and safely escaped. The mobile home and it’s contents were a total loss. Fire department units returned to the station at 4:00 a.m.
Due to repairs being made by the City of San Augustine to the Supply lines to San Augustine Rural Water Supply Corporation, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required San Augustine Rural Public Water System PWS #2030007 to notify all customers Hwy 96 South and 147 South 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.
Notice is hereby given that a Special meeting of the Governing body of the Shelby County Commissioners’ Court will be held on the 27th day of March, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in the Courtroom of the Shelby County Courthouse at 200 San Augustine Street, Center, Shelby County, Texas to deliberate and consider action on the following items:
1. Approve and pay weekly expenses.
2. Public comments on Agenda item.
3. Discuss and possibly approve the Board Members for the County Historical Commission 2019-2020.
4. Appoint Shelby County Treasurer Ann Blackwell as the Administer of the Contribution account for the SCHC Website, www.shelbycountytx.org
5. Discuss and take action to disburse Child Safety Fee Funds.
Mathews Realty is hosting an Open House Mix & Mingle Event this week and everyone is invited to stop by and visit. The Open House will be held on Thursday, March 28th from 4:30 – 6:30 at Mathews Realty located at 616 Tenaha Street.
Mathews Realty has been representing buyers and sellers throughout the Shelby County area for many years. Agents Collin Mathews, Scott Foster and Jane Blount are all Shelby County natives. They have a knowledge and understanding of East Texas. They specialize in commercial, residential and poultry farms.
Make sure you plan to join the entire staff at Mathews Realty this Thursday, March 28th. There will be refreshments and door prizes and fellowship.
Notice is hereby given the regular scheduled called meeting of the governing body of the City of Tenaha will be held on Monday March 25, 2019 @ 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Meeting Room located at 238 N. George Bowers Drive in Tenaha, Texas. If while the meeting, any discussion on items on the Agenda should be held in executive session, the Council will convene in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code Section 551.101.
Order of Business
1. Call to Order
2. Welcome/Prayer/Pledge
3. Roll Call and Establish a quorum.
4. Public Comments (Limited to 3 minutes)
5. Discuss and Consider Approval of Minutes from February 2019 Meeting (ACTION)
6. Discuss and Consider Approval of Financials from February 2019(ACTION)
7. Department Head Reports
8. Presentation by Sharon Hamilton On Supplemental Assistance To the City
9. Discuss and Consider Approving Alternatives Concerning Funds to Be Used for Street Repairs (ACTION)
10. Discuss and Consider Appointing Amanda Lampley-Fox as 2019 Election Judge. (ACTION)
11. Discuss and Consider Approving Remodeling City Hall (ACTION)
12. Discuss and Consider Approving the Revised 2019 City of Tenaha Handbook (ACTION)
13. Discuss and Consider Remaining a Texas Municipal League Member (ACTION)
14. Discuss and Consider Annexation Petition (ACTION)
15. Closed Session per Tex. Gov’t Code sec. 551.074 Personnel: Wyatt Windham and Evaluations for Natalie Harris, Jeremy Pope and Elizabeth Swint.
16. Return to Open Session with Results and Actions if any.
17. Council Comments
18. Adjourn
Nacogdoches Police continue to investigate a homicide that occurred in the 2200 block of Lola St.
Police were called to the 2200 block of Lola St just before 8 p.m. Thursday March 21 in reference to a report of a shooting victim. Officers arrived to find an adult male deceased from a gunshot wound. The victim has been identified as Damien Wade, 18 years of age, from Nacogdoches, Texas.
Detectives continue to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses in their efforts to identify a suspect, or suspects in this case.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Nacogdoches Police Department at (936) 559-2607. If you have information, but wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (936) 560-INFO where all calls are confidential and you do not need to leave your name or number.
No arrests have been made on the shooting at this time.
This case is currently being actively investigated. Updates will be issued as information develops.
On March 22, 2019, at 10 a.m. the local Shelby County VFW Post 8904 and the Women's Auxillary held a wreath laying memorial in honor of those who served in Operation Allied Force in Kosovo in the late 1990s.
The group met at the Veteran's Memorial next to the flag pole at the Historical Shelby County Courthouse square.
VFW Post Quartermaster Larry Hume has the speaker for the event. After the wreath was placed, taps was played and the event ended with the assembled bunch having a group photo taken by the local news media and for VFW publication.
Nacogdoches Police are investigating a homicide in the 2200 block of Lola St.
Police were called to the 2200 block of Lola St just before 8 p.m. in reference to a report of a gunshot victim. Officers arrived to find an adult male deceased from a gunshot wound. The victim has been identified to be Damien Wade 18 years of age from Nacogdoches, Texas.
No arrests have been made on the shooting at this time.
This case is under investigation. Updates will be issued as information develops. Anyone with information about this shooting is encouraged to contact the Nacogdoches Police Department at (936) 559-2607.
Local VFW Post Quartermaster Larry Hume invites the public out to the historic Shelby County Courthouse this Friday, March 22, 2019, for the 10 a.m. memorial honoring those who served in Kosovo in Operation Allied Force.
Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) Regional 9-1-1 Network is pleased to announce the availability of “Text-to-9-1-1” service in Angelina, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, and Tyler counties. If you are in an area where texting service is not available to 9-1-1, you will receive a ‘bounce-back’ message telling you to make a voice call.
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“Text to 9-1-1” is a service that allows citizens to send a text message directly to 9-1-1 for assistance in the event they are unable to make a voice call. Simply send a text as you would normally. In the recipient field enter 911, compose the message and push send. Once your text is sent, the 9-1-1 system will send an automated message asking the individual texting for the address of the emergency. This starts the text session between 9-1-1 and the individual needing emergency help.
It is important to remember that “Text to 9-1-1” services should only be used in an emergency situation when someone is unable to speak. Examples include if the person is deaf, hard-of-hearing, speech impaired, or when speaking out loud would put the individual in danger. “Text-to-9-1-1” also provides a silent alternative in cases such as a child abduction, active shooter or domestic abuse. You need to be able to tell them your exact location and the nature of your emergency when texting 9-1-1. Use simple language and no abbreviations or slang.
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If you are able, please call 9-1-1. It takes longer to get all the information when communicating through text messages. Please DO NOT TEXT and DRIVE! Pull over to a safe location before sending a text to 9-1-1.
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If you would like more information about “Text-to-9-1-1”, please contact Van Bush at 409-384-5704 or email at vbush@detcog.org. You can also visit the DETCOG’s website at detcog.org.
The Shelby County Commissioners Court met on 3-20-19 at the active Shelby County Courthouse and took the following actions:
1. They approved and paid weekly expenses.
2. They approved and paid the current payroll.
3. No public comments were given on the agenda item.
4. They discussed and approved additional employee for the District Clerks Office on a seasonal basis. This item will be brought up again at a future meeting.
The Shelbyville Dragons Boys Basketball Team are the Class 2A State Champions. Center Broadcasting Company met with their Coach David Schmitt. Coach Schmitt looks to the future for another win #backtoback.
On March 19, 2019, Sheriff Jayson Richardson and the DeSoto Council On Aging hosted Senior Fun Day at the DeSoto Parish Training Facility. Lunch was provided by the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office which consisted of fried fish, chicken strips, fries, coleslaw, and ice cream for the over 100 senior citizens in attendance. Many door prizes were given out as local seniors participated in Blackout BINGO among other games. Sheriff Richardson would like to thank all involved that helped make the event a success including: DeSoto Council on Aging, Guest Speakers Don Norwood and Terry Tisdale, District 8 Fire, DeSoto EMS, and many deputies with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office. It was a great time, and we look forward to more great events such as this in the future!
NACOGDOCHES COUNTY – On March 17, 2019, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a two vehicle fatal crash on County Road 724, about five miles west of Nacogdoches.
The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 8 p.m., a 1989 Honda passenger car was traveling south on County Road 724 while a 2013 Ford passenger car was traveling north on County Road 724. For unknown reasons, the two vehicles struck head-on in the middle of the roadway.
The driver of the Honda is identified as 48-year-old Javier Gallegos from Nacogdoches. Gallegos was transported to Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital and pronounced deceased a short time later.
The driver of the Ford is identified as 33-year-old Daniel Solis, also from Nacogdoches. Solis was not reportedly injured during the crash.
This crash remains under investigation. No additional information is available at this time.
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Alexander Barter the Joaquin man arrested last year for allegedly planning to molest and eat a child will be in Judge Giblin’s court today 3-19-19 for an initial appearance at 2 p.m. in Beaumont, Texas.
Center ISD has been issued two bonds totaling around 30 million dollars. The school system plans to use around a third of that amount on the F. L. Moffett Primary School. Center Broadcasting Company met with Center ISD Superintendent Dr. James Hockenberry to learn more about the expansions and improvements that will be done at F.L. Moffett.
If you own tangible personal property that is used to produce income, then a rendition must be filed with the Shelby County Appraisal District by April 15th. Property owners who need more time to file their renditions may file a written request with the chief appraiser on or before April 15th to receive an automatic extension to May 15th or the next business day. The chief appraiser may also grant an additional 15 days after the postponed deadline, if necessary.
A rendition is a report that lists all the taxable property you owned or controlled on January 1 of this year. Property includes inventory and equipment used by a business. Owners do not have to render exempt property, such as church property or an agriculture producer’s equipment used for farming.
The appraisal district may use the information submitted in the rendition to set property values.
If more than one appraisal district appraises a property, the property owner should render in each appraisal district office.
You can also file a report of decreased value to notify the district of significant depreciation of your property. For example, if your property was damaged by a storm, flood or fire last year, you should file a report of decreased value. The district will look at your property before assigning a value. The last day to file a rendition or report of decreased value is April 15th.
If a rendition is filed late, is incomplete, not filed at all or is determined to contain false information, a penalty of 10 to 50 percent of the total amount of taxes levied on the property for that year will be imposed.
For more information about rendering property, deadline extensions, penalties and rendition forms, taxpayers may contact the Shelby County Appraisal District at (936) 598-6171. More information is also available from the Comptroller’s website at www.comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/.
The City of Center Police Department has a new Sign. Center Police Department would like to thank Scott Sanford & Jenny Andrews of Sanford & Sons Lawncare and Landscaping, Inc for their amazing design and hard work installing the 5 x 6 ft stone sign.
Lt. Jeremy Bittick, Scott Sanford, Jenny Andrews, Chief Jim Albers
20 years ago, on March 24, 1999 NATO launched an air campaign called Operation Allied Force to halt the humanitarian devastation that was then unfolding in Kosovo. The decision to intervene followed more than a year of fighting within the province and the failure of international efforts to resolve the conflict by diplomatic means.
NATO announced the suspension of the air campaign on June 10, 1999 once it had concluded a military technical agreement with the federal republic of Yugoslavia.
NATO casualties were light and the alliance suffered no fatalities as a result of combat operations.
VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary will conduct a wreath laying ceremony in honor of those who served in Kosovo at the Veteran’s Memorial on the grounds of the Historic Courthouse in Center on Friday, March 22nd at 10:00 a.m. As always the public is invited to honor their fellow Americans.
Notice is hereby given that a Special meeting of the Governing body of the Shelby County Commissioners’ Court will be held on the 20th day of March, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in the Courtroom of the Shelby County Courthouse at 200 San Augustine Street, Center, Shelby County, Texas to deliberate and consider action on the following items:
1. Approve and pay weekly expenses.
2. Approve and pay current payroll.
3. Public comments on Agenda item.
4. Discuss and possibly approve additional employee for the District Clerks Office.
The City Council of Joaquin will meet in regular session Tuesday March 19, 2019
6:00 p.m. at The Joaquin City Hall located at 124 North Preston, Joaquin, Texas.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Call to order, establish quorum & welcome guest.
2. Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Open Forum.
4. Council approval of the previous meeting’s minutes.
5. Monthly Reports:
a. City Secretary- Administrative updates.
b. Utility Billing Manager Report -- Monthly Receipts & Adjustments Report.
c. Public Works Manager-Update – Departmental Updates
d. Water Department-Update—Ongoing Water Projects
6. Council approval on Payment of Bills.
7. Discussion & Council Action on setting a workshop day with City Council & committees of the City to discuss ongoing & future projects.
8. Discussion & Council Action on council meeting with potential employees of the City.
9. Discussion & Council Action on designation of “salvage” personal property (51.015) (252.022(a)(12)C).
10. Discussion & Council Action on appointment of presiding and alternate judges for May 4, 2019 election.
11. Discussion & Council Action on appointment of early voting ballot board for May 4, 2019 election.
12. Discussion & Council Action on revision of budget expenses for 2018-2019 Budget.
13. Discussion & Council Action on Fire Marshal back pay.
14. Council will hold a closed Executive Session Meeting-Personnel Matters (551.074).
a) Public Works Employee –Merit evaluation.
15. Council reconvenes & possible action on matters discussed in executive session.
16. Adjournment.
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Sheriff Jayson Richardson wanted to inform citizens that the body located on Asseff Rd on 3/12/2019 has been identified as 30-year-old Morgan Christopher Caver of Dallas, Tx. Caver was reportedly last seen in Willis Point, Texas. His family has been contacted. No additional details are currently available, and a joint investigation between Texas authorities and DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (318) 872-3956.
Earlier this morning March 15, 2019, at around 6:30 a.m. there was a horse that was hit by a vehicle about 5 miles west of Timpson on HWY 84. Traffic was reported to be blocked in both lanes. Expect possible travel delays if you are headed this way this morning.
Due to the large number of responses to this Community Service Event, we are officially moving the location for the event to the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall here in San Augustine.
The event is free & open to all who have an interest in learning more about severe weather observation and reporting. This is an event that rarely presents itself to interested people both here and in the surrounding Counties.
Also, it's a great opportunity to visit with Chris Nuttall, Forecast Meteorologist, and Charlie Woodrum, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, who will be coming to teach the class and visit with us.
The Shelby County Commissioners' Court met on March 13, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. at the active Shelby County Courthouse and took the following actions:
1. They approved the minutes of the Feb. 6, 2019, Feb 13, 2019, and the Feb. 27, 2019 meetings.
2. They approved and paid weekly expenses.
3. They approved the officer's report.
4. No public comments were given.
5. The discussed and approved the digitization of the Plat Records for the County Cler's office, with funds from the County Clerk's Records Archive Budget.
6. They recognized the completion of required continuing education for Ann Blackwell the County Treasurer.
7. The discussed and approved taking sealed bids for a used Front End Loader for Commissioners Pct. 3 and Pct. 4.
8. They discussed and approved the Shelby County Sheriff's off to hire a seasonal deputy to supervise and stay with any trustee while work is done at the Courthouse, Sheriff's office, and other County offices. Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell express that this position would mainly be used in the summer.
9. They discussed and approved providing assistance to the Joaquin Fire Department by providing them with the use of County dump trucks for the construction of a new Fire Sub-station in the Joaquin area.
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DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Jayson Richardson wanted to inform citizens of a possible homicide following a call from a citizen reporting a body located on the side of a roadway. At about 3:30 p.m. on, March 12, 2019, DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call from a subject who had located what appeared to be a white male subject located in the woods off Asseff Road, near Interstate 49 in a very rural part of the Parish. Patrol deputies and Investigators responded to the location and found a deceased person in a heavily wooded area near the roadway. Investigators are currently processing the area. No additional details are currently available, and the investigation is on-going. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (318) 872-3956.
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DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Jayson Richardson wanted to inform citizens of a suspected homicide following a call of burned remains on March 9, 2019, at about 10:20 a.m., DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about burned remains located on a well site off of White Springs Road in Frierson. Upon arrival, deputies contacted the DeSoto Parish Coroner’s Office and were able to determine the remains were human. Investigators responded to the scene and secured evidence related to the investigation. Positive identification will be made by the Coroner’s Office and we have no further information available at this time. This investigation is on-going and further information may be released at a later time.
NACOGDOCHES COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) responded to a report of a major crash on US 259, about twelve miles north of Nacogdoches.
The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 9:38 p.m.,on March 8. 2019, a 2003 Ford SUV was traveling south on US 259 in the inside lane. For unknown reasons the driver of the Ford drove over the center of the roadway and struck a northbound 2014 Cadillac SUV head-on.
The driver of the Ford is identified as 38-year-old Victor Cecilio-Rodriquez from Lufkin. Cecilio-Rodriquez was pronounced deceased at the scene by a Nacogdoches County Justice of the Peace.
The driver of the Cadillac is identified as 64-year-old Huey Henderson from Henderson, TX. Henderson was also pronounced deceased at the scene. Three passengers traveling with Henderson were transported to Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital and identified as 63-year-old Leah Henderson and two 15-year-old females.
This crash remains under investigation. No additional information is available at this time.
Notice is hereby given that a Special meeting of the Governing body of the Shelby County Commissioners’ Court will be held on the 13th day of March, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in the Courtroom of the Shelby County Courthouse at 200 San Augustine Street, Center, Shelby County, Texas to deliberate and consider action on the following items:
Approve the minutes of the February 6, 2019 Special meeting, the February 13, 2019 Regular meeting, and the February 27, 2019 Special meeting of the Shelby County Commissioners’ Court.
Approve and pay weekly expenses.
Approve offers report.
Public comments on Agenda item.
Discuss and approve the digitization of the Plat Records for the County Clerk’s office, with funds from the County Clerk’s Records Archive Budget.
Recognize completion of required continuing education for Ann Blackwell, County Treasurer.
Discuss and possibly approve taking sealed bids for a used Front End Loader for Commissioners Pct. 3 and Pct. 4.
Discuss and possibly approve Sheriff’s office to hire a part time Deputy to supervise and stay with any trustee while work is done at Courthouse, Sheriff’s office, and other County offices.
(3 days a week)
Discuss and possibly approve providing assistance to the Joaquin Fire Department by providing in-kind work for their new fire department building.
Center Firemen were called to a structure fire on CR 3215, just off Hwy 7 East around 7:20 p.m. this past Sunday evening in the James Community.
According to radio communications, personnel arrived to find a vacant double-wide mobile home totally destroyed by flames. No other information is available at this time.
After a spectacular season, the Shelbyville Dragons came out in the lead defeating the Gruver Greyhounds 67 to 48 to claim the state championship in basketball for class 2A at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas.
Congratulations to the Shelby Dragon basketball team and their excellent Coach David Schmitt that lead them to victory this year. Shelby County was well represented.
BEAUMONT, Texas – A 39-year-old Vidor, Texas man has been indicted by a federal grand jury and charged with firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today.
Brandon Aaron Holeman was named in a three-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury on Mar. 6, 2019, charging him with two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm and one count of possession of an unregistered firearm.
The indictment alleges that on two separate occasions, Dec. 12, 2018, and Feb. 2, 2019, Holeman was pulled over by law enforcement in Vidor and during both traffic stops, Holeman attempted to evade police and was arrested after brief pursuits. Holeman was also in possession of firearms during both traffic stops, for a total of two revolvers, a pistol, and a sawed-off shotgun. Further investigation revealed Holeman is a convicted felon and prohibited from owning or possessing firearms or ammunition.
If convicted, Holeman faces up to 10 years in federal prison.
This case is being investigated by the Vidor Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Russell James.
It is important to note that a complaint, arrest, or indictment should not be considered as evidence of guilt and that all persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The District Deputy Grand Master of Masonic District 15 of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas will make an official visit to Sam Samford Lodge 149 in Center. His visit will be made at the stated meeting of the lodge on March 12, 2019. A covered dish dinner will be served at 6:30 pm and the meeting will follow at 7:30 pm. The lodge is located on US Hwy 96 S approximately one half mile inside Loop 500. We look forward to seeing you and hopefully a brother that you bring with you.
I know, I know, it is not Spring and yet we have to do our Spring Forward with our clocks to loose 1 hour at 2:00 AM this Sunday Morning. I suppose we will have to change the name to "Stays darker in the morning time" or "This Years Time to Loose Sleep".
AUSTIN – Spring Break is a dangerous time on Texas roads, with hundreds of impaired driving crashes involving young drivers occurring each year. As college students and young adults head to Spring Break destinations in the coming weeks, the Texas Department of Transportation’s “Plan While You Can” campaign reminds them to make a plan for a sober ride before the party starts.
“Drinking alcohol and driving can severely impact a young person’s future. Many promising lives are cut short due to the poor decision to drink alcohol and drive,” said TxDOT Executive Director James Bass. “We urge young drivers to make responsible choices during the Spring Break holiday. Before heading out, please plan ahead for a sober ride to ensure you get to and from your destination safely.”
During last year’s Spring Break* in Texas, there were 444 crashes involving young drivers who were driving under the influence of alcohol. Those crashes killed 11 people and seriously injured another 37.
The “Plan While You Can” campaign includes a statewide tour featuring the new “Plan to Win” virtual reality game where participants are a part of an immersive trivia game which poses questions related to drinking alcohol and driving, and also demonstrates the consequences of drunk driving. Players avoid “jail” by answering questions correctly, and winners progress to a waiting taxi to receive a safe and sober ride. The experience will visit 10 Texas cities during March.
While drivers under the influence of alcohol risk killing or seriously injuring themselves or others, they also face up to $17,000 in fines and fees, jail time and loss of their driver’s license. Visit SoberRides.org to find alternatives to drinking alcohol and driving, such as:
Designating a sober driver or calling someone for a sober ride home
Contacting a cab or ride-share service
Using mass transit
Spending the night
“Plan While You Can” is a key component of #EndTheStreakTX, a larger grassroots effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while on the road. Since Nov. 7, 2000, at least one person has died on Texas roadways every single day and that’s why #EndTheStreakTX asks all Texans to commit to helping end the streak of daily deaths on our roadways.
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Shelby County Sheriff's Office
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is warning area residents of a phone scam.
A scammer has been calling Shelby County residents and telling them they’re going to be arrested for missing jury duty.
The only way to keep from being arrested, according to the scammer, is to purchase gift cards and give the caller the gift card information over the phone.
The caller states he is Lieutenant Del Birdwell of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER call to warn an individual of an arrest warrant.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will NEVER request payment by means of a gift card.
The telephone number being used by the caller is 936.203.8900. If you receive a call, DO NOT give the caller any information. This is a scam.
Shelbyville Dragon's Basketball sendoff 2019, they are headed to the state tournament this Friday at 10 a.m. at the Alamo Dome in San Antonio, Texas. They will take on Hearne. The game will be covered live on KQBB 100.5 FM with the legendary Don Wall broadcasting. Tickets are $16 at Shelbyville Highschool and $19 at the box office in San Antonio.
The trial involving a minor that allegedly shot and killed Austin Underbrink. The District Attorney office issued the following statement:
“Given that the defendant involved was a juvenile, the District Attorney does not feel that it would be proper to make any public comments about the particulars of the case.” - District Attorney Steven Shires
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Justin Mott & Agri-Life Ext.
The 2019 Shelby County Live Stock Show was held on Feb. 28, 2019, at the Shelby County Rodeo Arena. Kids from local schools gathered to have their animals judged. Center Broadcasting Company attended the event. The sale will be held this Saturday evening March 2, 2019, at the John D. Windham Civic Center in Center, Texas with a dinner starting at 6 p.m. and the auction beginning at 7 p.m. the event will be covered live on KQBB 100.5 FM.
The 14th Annual Shelby County 4-H & FFA Livestock Show was held February 28, 2019 at the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena with over 80 exhibitors. Weigh-in of market animals started at 7:30 a.m. and the show began at 10:00 a.m. with rabbits judged by Mr. Hank Darden. Keaton Dodd, Texas A&M Livestock Judge Coach, judged the lambs, goats, swine, and cattle. Mr. Dodd was very informative and interactive with the youth and animals. The Buyers Appreciation Bar-b-que and Livestock Auction was held on March 2nd at the John Dean Windham Civic Center. The following are the results of the show and auction:
Baylor Kimbro of Timpson FFA showed the Grand Champion Steer. Following the show, Baylor’s steer sold at the livestock auction for $4,500 with Hawkeye Hunting Club purchasing the 1,215 pound steer.
Reserve Champion Steer honor went to Ethan Wood of Joaquin FFA. Ethan’s steer was purchased by Oilfield Buyers Group for $4,499.
The Grand Champion Market Swine was shown by Jayden Cater of Joaquin FFA with XTO purchasing the champion hog for $3,500.
Alexis Clouse of Joaquin FFA showed the Reserve Champion Market Swine. The hog was sold to Deep East Texas Electric Co-op for $2,500.
In the Market Goat division, Avery Metcalf of Timpson FFA showed the Grand Champion. Avery’s goat was purchased for $3,500 by Farmers State Bank.
The Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat was shown by Wesley Wages of Center FFA. Wesley’s goat was purchased for $2,500 by Shelby Savings Bank and General Shelters.
Jairo Blanco of Joaquin FFA showed the Grand Champion Market Lamb in Thursday’s Show. Shelby Savings Bank and General Shelters purchased Jairo’s lamb for $2,500.
Reserve Champion honors in the Market Lamb division went to Macey Jo Hanson of Timpson FFA. Common Disposal and L&R Timber were the winning bidders for $2,000.
Highest Placing Senior Scholarship in the Market Lambs went to Macey Jo Hanson.
The Grand Champion Market Rabbit was shown by Emma Kaluza of Center FFA. Emma will receive premium money in the amount of $400. Kayla Oliver of Joaquin FFA showed the Reserve Grand Champion pen of market rabbits. She will receive $350 in premium money.
The livestock’s auction premium money totaled just over $76,137 for local 4-H and FFA members according to Brett Gaylord, Show Chairman.
Shelby County Farm Bureau and Raymond Motor Company sponsored the breeding show awards.
Money has been added by buyers to bring all exhibitor’s money up to $2,000 for each exhibitor who made the auction!
Other placings in Saturday's Show were as follows:
Rabbit Show Results:
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbits - Buck:
Kymber Magness (Center FFA) - Grand Champion
Katie Ford (Timpson FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Grand Champion Breeding Rabbits - Doe:
April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) - Grand Champion
Aubre Andrusick (Center FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Market Rabbits:
Emma Kaluza (Center FFA) - Grand Champion Rabbit
Kayla Oliver (Joaquin FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit
Victoria Lee (Center FFA) - 3rd Place
Lexie Truitt (Center FFA) - 4th Place
Cullen Freeman (Joaquin FFA) - 5th Place
Talya Davis (Center FFA) - 6th Place
Raeleigh Taylor (Joaquin FFA) - 7th Place
Shelbi Miller (Joaquin FFA) - 8th Place
Swine Show Results:
Swine Showmanship Results:
Alexis Clouse of Joaquin FFA was named Champion Senior Swine Showman. The trophy buckle was presented by Shelby County Farm Bureau. Center FFA presented the Junior Champion Swine Showman buckle to Irelynn Clouse of Joaquin FFA.
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Swine - Gilt
Stormie Meyers (Joaquin FFA) - Grand Champion
Jaylee Cater (Joaquin FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Breeding Swine - Gilt
Stormie Meyers (Joaquin FFA) - First
Jaylee Cater (Joaquin FFA) - Second
Benjamin Smithhart (Joaquin FFA) - Third
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Market Swine
Jayden Cater (Joaquin FFA) - Grand Champion
Alexis Clouse (Joaquin FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Market Swine Class 1:
Kyleigh Avery (Joaquin FFA) - First
Irelynn Clouse (Joaquin FFA) - Second
Jaeli Standridge (Timpson FFA) - Third
James Spencer (Shelbyville FFA) - Fourth
James Parrish (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Fifth
Melanie Parrish (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Sixth
Market Swine Class 2:
Kaitleigh Avery (Joaquin FFA) - First
Evan Miller (Joaquin FFA) - Second
Lauren Neal (Joaquin FFA) - Third
Jarret Page (Timpson FFA) - Fourth
Ethan Wood (Shelbyville FFA) - Fifth
Daniel Webster (Joaquin FFA) - Sixth
Market Swine Class 3:
Jayden Cater (Joaquin FFA) - First
Alexis Clouse (Joaquin FFA) - Second
Madison Russell (Center FFA) - Third
Dustin Weir (Joaquin FFA) - Fourth
Bailey Shadix (Timpson FFA) - Fifth
Jackson Cater (Joaquin FFA) - Sixth
Markus Harber (Timpson FFA) - Seventh
Market Swine Class 4:
Slade Kirby (Center FFA) - First
Corben Odom (Center FFA) - Second
Trevor Hightower (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Third
Stormie Myers (Joaquin FFA) - Fourth
Loren Vandrovec (Shelbyville FFA) - Fifth
Logan Williams (Shelbyville FFA) - Sixth
Market Swine Sale Order:
Jayden Cater, Joaquin FFA- Grand Champion purchased by XTO for $3,500
Alexis Clouse, Joaquin FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Deep East Texas Electric Co-op for $2,500
Kaitleigh Avery, Joaquin FFA - purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $1,000
Slade Kirby, Center FFA - purchased by Farmers State Bank for $1,250
Kyleigh Avery, Joaquin FFA - purchased by Cobb-Vantress Hatchery, Timpson Joaquin Quickstop for $1,500
Evan Miller, Joaquin FFA - purchased by American State Bank for $1,600
Lauren Neal, Joaquin FFA – purchased by Eastern, Adams Ford, Mark Bass, Red Dog, Southern Transport, Top Line Rentals, Red Zone, Axis Energy Energy Services, Badger, Joe Harris KLX, Hammer Down, Stallion, Racheal Curry, Boots Smith (Bill Jenkins), Youngblood (Neal’s)
Maddie Russell, Center FFA – purchased by Wiggins Farms, Wiggins Hunting Lodge. Maddie was the Highest Placing Market Senior in the Market Swine division. Maddie will receive a $500 scholarship.
Goat Show Results:
Goat Showmanship Results:
In the Goat division, April Ramsey of Timpson FFA was named Champion Senior Showman and was presented a buckle by Timpson FFA. Hannah Wages of Center FFA was named Champion Junior Showman and her buckle was presented by Farm Bureau.
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Goats - Doe:
Wesley Wages (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Grand Champion
Austin Vaughn (Shelbyville FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Breeding Goats - Doe:
Wesley Wages (Shelby Co. 4-H) - First
Austin Vaughn (Shelbyville FFA) - Second
Hannah Wages (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Third
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Breeding Goats - Buck:
Austin Vaughn (Shelbyville FFA) - Grand Champion
Breeding Goats - Buck:
Austin Vaughn (Shelbyville FFA) - First
Grand Champion & Reserve Champion Market Goats:
Avery Metcalf (Timpson FFA) - Grand Champion
Wesley Wages (Center FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Market Goats Light Weight:
Ashlynn Lindgren (Timpson FFA) - First
Keelie McDonald (Timpson FFA) - Second
Alyssa Cummings (Joaquin FFA) – Third
Carsen Vickers (Center FFA) – Fourth
Market Goats Heavy Weights:
Avery Metcalf (Timpson FFA) – First
Wesley Wages (Center FFA) – Second
April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) – Third
Hannah Wages (Center FFA) – Fourth
Market Goats - Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion Sale Order:
Avery Metcalf, Timpson FFA - Grand Champion purchased by Farmers State Bank for $3,500
Wesley Wages, Center FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Shelby Savings Bank and General Shelters for $2,500
April Ramsey, Timpson FFA – purchased by Mackey Cattle for $2,250
Ashlynn Lindgren, Timpson FFA – purchased by Timpson Joaquin Quickstop, Cobb Vantress Sales, Cobb Vantress Hatchery, McDonald and Sons, The Behrens Family
Hannah Wages, Center FFA – purchased by Borders Poultry Supply for $2,000
Keelie McDonald, Timpson FFA – purchased by Farm Bureau for $2,000
Alyssa Cummings, Joaquin FFA – purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $2,000
Carsen Vickers, Center FFA – purchased by Shelby Savings Bank and General Shelters for $2,250
Lamb Show Results:
Lamb Showmanship Results:
Farm Bureau presented Jairo Blanco of Joaquin FFA with the Champion Senior Lamb Showmanship buckle. Abby Messer of Timpson FFA received the Champion Junior Lamb Showmanship buckle from Shelby County 4-H.
Breeding Ewe Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion:
Jairo Blanco (Joaquin FFA) – Grand Champion
Macey Jo Hanson (Timpson FFA) – Reserve Grand Champion
Market Lambs - Light Weights:
Jairo Blanco (Joaquin FFA) - First
Kennedy Bush (Center FFA) - Second
Caden Solomon (Timpson FFA) - Third
Emmalee Richardson (Timpson FFA) - Fourth
Kallie Solomon (Timpson FFA) - Fifth
Market Lambs - Heavy Weights:
Macey Jo Hanson (Timpson FFA) - First
Lance Holloway (Center FFA) - Second
Logan Holloway (Center FFA) - Third
Cara Searay (Timpson FFA) - Fourth
Hunter Sample (Timpson FFA) - Fifth
Abby Messer (Timpson FFA) - Sixth
Market Lambs Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and Sale Order:
Jairo Blanco, Joaquin FFA - Grand Champion purchased by Shelby Savings Bank and General Shelters for $2,500
Macey Jo Hanson, Timpson FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Common Disposal and L&R Timber for $2,000
Kennedy Bush, Center FFA – purchased by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $1,999
Lance Holloway, Center FFA – purchased by Farm Bureau for $1,999
Logan Holloway, Center FFA – purchased by Tyson Foods – Carthage for $1,999
Caden Solomon, Timpson FFA – purchased by Dr. Dixon Golden, Ace Hardware of East Texas, Cockrell Farms, Smith Sawmill Services for $1,999
Cara Searay, Timpson FFA – purchased by Farmers State Bank for $1,999
Emmalee Richardson, Timpson FFA – purchased by Timberlake Farms for $1,999
Beef Show Results are as follows:
Beef Showmanship Results:
In the Beef division, Abi Hooper of Joaquin FFA was presented the Senior Beef Showmanship buckle by Joaquin FFA. Shelbyville FFA presented Baylor Kimbro of Timpson FFA with the Junior Beef Showmanship buckle.
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Heifers of Show:
Ethan Wood (Joaquin FFA) - Grand Champion
Camille Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion
The Highest Placing Champion County Bred Heifer:
Was shown by Abi Hooper. Abi will receive $750 from Link Charolais & Dr. Derek Grant. The 2nd place County Bred Heifer was shown by Baylor Kimbro. Baylor will receive $250 from Link Charolais & Dr. Derek Grant.
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion American/American Cross Heifer
Abi Hooper (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Grand Champion Division
Baylor Kimbro (Timpson FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion Division
American/American Cross: Class 1
Abi Hooper (Shelby Co. 4-H) - First
Ally Kimbro (Timpson FFA) - Second
American/American Cross: Class 2
Abi Hooper (Shelby Co. 4-H) - First
April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) - Second
Mayson Harbison (Timpson FFA) - Third
Cale Cornelius (Timpson FFA) - Fourth
April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) - Fifth
American/American Cross: Class 3
Brecken Kimbro (Timpson FFA) - First
Cale Cornelius (Timpson FFA) - Second
American/American Cross: Class 4
Baylor Kimbro (Timpson FFA) - First
Ally Kimbro (Timpson FFA) - Second
American/American Cross Heifer: Class 5
Baylor Kimbro (Timpson FFA) - First
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion English and English Cross Heifers:
Tucker Gamble (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Grand Champion Division
Allison Gamble (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion Division
English and English Cross Heifer: Class 1
Tucker Gamble (Shelby Co. 4-H) - First
Allison Gamble (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Second
English and English Cross Heifer: Class 2
Tucker Gamble (Shelby Co. 4-H) - First
Samantha Ferrebee (Shelbyville FFA) - Second
English and English Cross Heifer: Class 3
Allison Gamble (Shelby Co. 4-H) - First
Division Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers:
Ethan Wood (Joaquin FFA) - Division Grand Champion
Camille Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Reserve Grand Champion
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 1
Ethan Wood (Joaquin FFA) - First
April Ramsey (Timpson FFA) – Second
Exotic and Exotic Cross Heifers: Class 2
Ethan Wood (Joaquin FFA) - First
Camille Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Second
Ethan Wood (Joaquin FFA) - Third
Bull Show Results:
Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Bull of Show:
Camille Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - Grand Champion
Ethan Wood (Joaquin FFA) - Reserve Grand Champion
Breeding Bull:
Camille Greer (Shelby Co. 4-H) - First
Ethan Wood (Joaquin FFA) – Second
Highest Placing County Bred Steer, Breeder Award - Lane Dunn
Market Steer Results:
Steer Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion and Sale Order:
Baylor Kimbro, Timpson FFA - Grand Champion purchase by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $4,500. The Highest Placing County Bred Steer was shown by Baylor. He will be presented with $1000 from Farmers State Bank. The steer shown by Baylor was also the "highest gaining" steer of the show. He will receive $150.
Ethan Wood, Joaquin FFA - Reserve Grand Champion purchased by Oilfield Buyers Group, Eastern, Adams Ford, Mark Bass, Red Dog, Southern Transport, Top Line Rentals, Red Zone, Axis Energy Energy Services, Badger, Joe Harris KLX, Hammer Down, Stallion, Racheal Curry, Boots Smith (Bill Jenkins), Youngblood (Neal’s)
Abi Hooper, Shelby Co. 4-H – purchased by LouTex for $3,000
Trey Harvey, Joaquin FFA – purchased by 5H Farms for $4,498. The Larry Hagler Memorial Scholarship is given to the highest placing senior in the Market Steer division. Highest Placing Senior in the Market Steer division was Trey Harvey. Trey will receive a $500 scholarship.
Jake Neal, Joaquin FFA – purchased by Oilfield Buyers and Youngblood Oil for $4,498. Jake was 2nd Highest Placing County Bred Steer. He will receive $250 presented by Shelby County Farm Bureau
John Weir, Joaquin FFA – purchased by Fish and Still and Heritage Land Bank for $1,500
Congratulations to all of our exhibitors and thank you to all those who donate and volunteer to make this program a huge success!
SWEPCO and others have worked through the night. Unfortunately, power is not yet restored, and problems remain.
Therefore, Center Middle School will be closed today, March 6. All other campuses will be open and on a regular schedule.
The Center Intermediate School is without phone and internet services as a result of the outage at CMS. I again apologize for the inconvenience. All efforts are being made to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.
NACOGDOCHES, TX - For those wanting to exhibit products and services at the 30th Annual Texas Blueberry Festival presented by Tipton Ford-Lincoln, please complete and return the Vendor Application to the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce while space is available. The festival is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 8 in historic downtown Nacogdoches.
“The Texas Blueberry Festival has established an impressive reputation with vendors throughout our state and beyond. A large number of food, product and service vendors return year after year, and we want to include new vendors to the event,” festival Chairman Grace Handler said. “Our charming brick streets in historic downtown are the perfect base for just about anyone, but the space is limited. We want to make sure anyone that has serious intentions quickly returns the application to secure a spot in the festival.”
Recent blueberry festivals have attracted more than 20 thousand attendees.
"Hours upon hours of work by volunteers and community partners, including our City staff, police force and fire and rescue department are invested in producing a safe, secure environment at the festival for everyone to enjoy," Handler said. "We expect to draw thousands again to this year's festival, especially with the 30-year anniversary to celebrate. Logistic organizers must begin work now to properly place vendors in the festival location."
Go to www.TexasBlueberryFestival.com, the official website for more information, and find the Vendor link on the Home page or call 936-560-5533.
The Texas Blueberry Festival is produced by the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce.
Open Door Baptist Worship Center Youth Revival March 12 through 14, 2019 at 7 p.m. nightly
Minister Cameron Cloudy of Abundant Love Ministries "Repositioning for Youth"
The Deep East Texas Council of Governments (DETCOG) Regional 9-1-1 Program is pleased to announce the availability of Text-to-9-1-1 service in Shelby County. Text to 9-1-1 is a service that allows citizens to send a text message directly to 9-1-1 for assistance in the event they are unable to make a voice call.
It is important to remember that text to 9-1-1 services should only be used in an emergency situation when someone is unable to speak or hear. If you need emergency help and are able to call 9-1-1, please do so. It takes longer to get your location and other vital information when communicating through text messages.
When texting 9-1-1, you need to know your exact location and the nature of your emergency. Use street signs, mile markers, cross roads and land marks to help identify your location. Use simple language and no abbreviations or slang. Please do NOT TEXT and DRIVE! Pull over to a safe location before sending a text to 9-1-1.
To use Text to 9-1-1, simply send a text as you would normally. In the recipient field enter 911, compose the message and push send. Once your text is sent, the 9-1-1 system will send an automated message asking the individual texting for the address of the emergency. This starts the text session between the 9-1-1 dispatcher and the individual needing emergency help.
Text to 9-1-1 is intended for emergency situations where a person is deaf, hard-of-hearing, speech impaired, can’t make a voice call, or when speaking out loud would put the individual in danger. Text-to-9-1-1 provides a silent alternative in cases such as a child abduction, active shooter or domestic abuse.
In 2018, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office received 13,344 emergency 9-1-1 calls. Nearly 200,000 calls were made to 9-1-1 in the 12-county DETCOG region last year, and approximately 83 percent of those 9-1-1 calls were from cellular phones.
If you are in an area where texting service is not available to 9-1-1, you will receive a ‘bounce-back’ message telling you to make a voice call. If you would like more information about Text-to-9-1-1, please contact Van Bush, DETCOG Director of Regional 9-1-1 Network, at 409-381-5263 or email at vbush@detcog.org. You can also visit DETCOG’s website at www.detcog.org.
Due to the large number of responses to this Community Service Event, we are officially moving the location for the event to the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The event is free & open to all who have an interest in learning more about severe weather observation and reporting. This is an event that rarely presents itself to interested people both here and in the surrounding Counties. Also, it's a great opportunity to visit with Chris Nuttall, Forecast Meteorologist, and Charlie Woodrum, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, who will be coming to teach the class and visit with us.
SKYWARN® Storm Spotter Training
Visit with Meteorologists from the Shreveport NWS Center
Where: City of San Augustine, San Augustine County
First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
South East Corner of HWY 21 & Liberty Street (Hwy 2213)
This year the Logansport Sand Bass tournament is being put on, not by the Chamber but by longtime participants of the Tournament the Barber sisters. Center Broadcasting Company traveled to Logansport and met with them on the chilly Logansport riverfront stage to find out more about the upcoming tournament, that will be held this Saturday, March 9, 2019.
Notice is hereby given that a Special meeting of the Governing body of the Shelby County Commissioners’ Court will be held on the 6th day of March, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in the Courtroom of the Shelby County Courthouse at 200 San Augustine Street, Center, Shelby County, Texas to deliberate and consider action on the following items:
1. Approve and pay weekly expenses.
2. Approve current Payroll.
3.Public comments on Agenda item.
4. Discuss and possibly approve Sheriff’s office to hire a part-time Deputy to supervise and stay with any trustee while work is done at Courthouse, Sheriff’s office, and other County offices.
(3 days a week)
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