November 13, 2024 - Four Shelby County non-profits were awarded grants from the John Harris Community Fund held at East Texas Communities Foundation (ETCF) in Tyler, Texas. On September 11, 2024, the four groups: Shelby County Outreach Ministries, Inc., Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center, Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library, and East Texas Food Bank meet with ETCF representatives for a check presentation inside the Historic Courthouse.
November 12, 2024 - Register now to attend the East Texas Grants Workshop on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm at Stephen F. Austin State University.
October 30, 2024 - The Timpson Bear Band advanced to the Finals of the UIL State Military Marching Contest this morning, October 29, 2024. The band performed at 11am in the Prelims round of 1A/2A contest at McLane Stadium, Baylor University, Waco, Texas.
October 25, 2024 - In the first five days of Early voting, Shelby County has had 3,419 in-person voters to check in and sign the poll pad to cast their vote as of 5pm Friday, October 25. Of the 16,355 registered voters in Shelby County, 21% of them have made sure their votes count by voting early.
This weekend has extended hours for voting in-person at the Community House, 423 San Augustine Street, Center, Texas 75935: