Jaden Washington a Shelby County local won this year's Miss Texas Teen. In an interview with Center Broadcasting Company, she expressed her gratitude for winning and told us what lead her into competing in beauty pageants, to begin with.
Jaden Washington a Shelby County local won this year's Miss Texas Teen. In an interview with Center Broadcasting Company, she expressed her gratitude for winning and told us what lead her into competing in beauty pageants, to begin with.
On Sunday, July 29th, 2018 at approximately 10:50 a.m., Panola county 911 received a call reporting a shooting at a residence on FM 959 north of Beckville, Texas. The caller reported that the actor fled the scene in a black Ford Explorer, still armed with an AK-47 type rifle.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a deceased female victim inside the residence with a single gunshot wound. A witness reported that the suspect shot the victim with the AK style rifle after a brief altercation then demanded the keys to the witness's vehicle, which he fled the scene in. As the information became available, it was shared with surrounding agencies. During this short time frame, and before any of the information was available to be shared, a Tatum PD officer made contact with the suspect vehicle which appeared to be disabled on HWY 149 near the Tatum city limits. At the time the officer did not know that this was possibly the murder suspect due to the short period between the shooting and the information being obtained by investigators.
The Tatum officer called our office via the radio to report the disabled vehicle. The dispatcher on duty was able to give the Tatum officer the limited information we had just in case he observed the suspect vehicle. The Tatum officer advised that he believed the vehicle he was out with was possibly the suspect vehicle. The officer took cover and demanded the suspect out of the vehicle at which time the suspect took his own life with the suspected murder weapon. The officer was uninjured in the incident.
Tatum PD, Rusk County Sheriff's investigators, and the Texas Rangers are investigating the incident in Tatum. Panola County investigators are handling the murder with the assistance of the Texas Rangers. We will be working closely with all agencies involved to bring this case to a close. The names of the victim and the suspect are not being released at this time pending family notifications.
Jenny Hicks was suspended as Tenaha J.P. Pct. 4 and Mr. Jackie Kirkwood was appointed in her place. Center Broadcasting Company visited with him and learned he has been serving the public in one way or another his whole life.
"Colton would like to thank Hawkeye Hunting Club for the support."
Comal County participants:
Reggie Daniels has been offered a basketball scholarship with Paris Jr College. He will be signing on Tuesday, July 31st at 10:00 at the CHS library.
Yesterday 7-26-18 Jenny Hicks was suspended as Shelby County JP Pct. 4 and Jackie Kirkwood was appointed in her place as Shelby County JP Pct. 4 below is a statement that he issued:
I want to thank all that have offered prayers for my unspoken need. It has been a blessing and I feel them. Prayers are still needed and God has given an answer. Today, I was appointed to fulfill the duties as acting Justice of the Peace for JP4 of Shelby county. The current JP has been suspended and I assumed the duties today. I covet your prayers that I will perform the duties until either permanently appointed or elected. I also graciously ask for prayers for the suspended JP as my heart is broken for her and God's love is desperately needed.
A outdoor burn ban is now in effect in Panola County until further notice.
ALERT: A traffic switch is planned today on SH 21 at Perkins Creek at this bridge replacement project in San Augustine County. Once traffic is switched, crews will continue to work beneath the roadway. Motorists should reduce speed and plan for possible delays.
Notice is hereby given that a Special meeting of the governing body of the above named City will be held on the 23rd day of July, 2018 at 5:30 pm. at the City Hall, 456 Jacob Street, Timpson, Texas, at which time the following subjects will be considered, to-wit:
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This time on Agriculture in East Texas we visited Link Charolais located right outside of Center, Texas. I meet with the current owner Chris Link and he gave me a tour of his ranch. Agriculture in East Texas is brought to you by Shelby Savings Bank.
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Olivia Johnson was crowned this years queen at the 2018 What-A-Melon beauty pageant. Below is an interview with her along with coverage at the event.
What-A-Melon Festival Queen Interview:
Earlier today 7-14-18 at around 11:40 a.m. a accident occurred on Tenaha Street in Center, TX right in front of City Hall. The Center Police Department responded along with Allegiance Mobile health formerly known as Ace EMS. There was one injury reported of an adult female who was taken to a local hospital with unknown injuries. No fatalities reported. The vehicle was towed by a wrecker service. More details to follow as released by local law enforcement.
Joaquin City Council Meeting
Results:
The 29th Annual East Texas What-A-Melon Festival began today 7-12-18 in Center, TX. Center Broadcasting Company covered the opening ceremony.
Photo Album (This will get updated daily)
Please note that jury selection is cancelled for July 16, 2018, in the 123rd Judicial District Court in Shelby County, Texas. All cases have been resolved or continued.
Agriculture in East Texas is brought to you by Shelby Savings Bank.
The last program for the Fannie Brown Booth Library's 2018 Summer Reading/Learning Program will be Tuesday, July 10th, at 10:30 a.m. Magician Julian Franklin will present his magical show for all ages. The Library has had a summer full exciting programs and events and Mr. Franklin's show will be no different. Our Summer Program is sponsored by the Center Noon Lions Club.
This is what to expect over the next week or so weather wise. Somewhat lower actuals in our temperatures. But, also a little less wind to help cool us off. And, the Humidity will keep the "Feels Like" at 5-8 degrees warmer than the actuals. The even better news being that there are more rain chances in the forecast even though fairly scattered T-storms.
This in from the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office:
Sky View:
Ground View:
Frontier Days was bigger and better this year, than last year featuring a variety of different events. Center Broadcasting Company did a live radio remote coverage of the event on Saturday 7-7-18. We also did interviews with people at the event. Video coverage and a link to our picture gallery is below.
San Augustine Commissioners' Court will meet next Tuesday July 10th, 2018 at 9 a.m.
On July 5th, 2018 at approximately 10:23 a.m the Center Police Department responded to a call of an unresponsive person on Sampson Street. Upon arrival, officers found 27 year old Brakia Rashad Roland of Center, Texas deceased. Justice of the Peace Pct. 5 Mike Crouch arrived on scene for the inquest along with the Community Funeral Home. The deceased man was taken to Tyler, Texas for an autopsy with results pending at this time. This case has been ruled a homicide and is still currently under investigation.
Agriculture in East Texas sponsored by: Shelby Savings Bank
The Center Fire Department is responding to a man trapped under a tractor on CR 1024.
The Shelby county appraisal district does not have phone service at this time. It is unknown when our phones will be working again. We believe the lines were damaged from a house fire on Shelbyville street.
4th of July fireworks show with music by "Dusty Rose Band, Landry &Co., The even will take place on Wednesday July 4th in Logansport, LA. The other 10% band and Ashley Rachel band" Music starts at 5pm, fireworks start approximately 9ish. Food vendors, drink vendors, and sno cones on site. Please no coolers. Handicapped parking by splash pad. Road by DPSO station(2nd Street), road under River bridge(veterans memorial drive), and part of elm from 3rd to 2nd will be closed to thru traffic. Boats welcome in designated areas. River shuts down to traffic at 7 pm. Free to the public!
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