Texas History: Convention Considers Annexation

179 years ago on July 4th, 1845

July 4, 2024 - The Texas State Historical Association offers ‘Texas Day by Day’ history summary with today, July 4th, highlighting the start of the convention for the annexation of the Republic of Texas to the United States.

June Elder Abuse Prevention Awareness Month

Happy Tails "Bring Love Home" Adoption Event Today

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Law Enforcement Apprehend Escaped Inmate

June 14, 2024 - Law-enforcement officials went on high alert when an inmate from the Shelby County jail escaped Thursday evening at around 6pm.

Manhunt for Joaquin Man Ends Without Incident

Officers driving Derrek Hughes, 33 of Joaquin, into the Sallyport at the Shelby County Jail.

2024 Republican Primary May 28th Run-off Election Results (All Boxes In)

May 28, 2024 - The Republican Primary's May 28th Run-off Election results are all in! Election results are unofficial until they are canvassed by the Commissioners' Court.

Total Ballots Cast:
Early - 750
Mail-in - 109
Election Day - 1,092
Total Ballots - 1,951