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'All Smoked Up' Wins Grand Champion of Grill Fest, 42 & Washer Pitching Champs Announced

Grill Fest Kicks Off with 42 Tournament

March 20, 2015 - Rain welcomed undeterred competitors to the start of the Shelby County Grill Fest 2015 which was kicked off Friday night with the first event, a 42 Tournament hosted in the private room at Sombreros restaurant.

Joaquin City Council Recognizes Three Citizens; Water and Gas Rates Adjusted

March 20, 2015 - Prior to the start of Joaquin City Council meeting, Mayor Mike Woods made a presentation to three Joaquin citizens who have over the past year proved to be a valuable asset to the city before council began discussion of changes to Water and Gas Rates.

Public Hearing Addresses Garbage, Littering Issues in Shelby County

April 17, 2015 - Commissioners, County Judge, law enforcement, and members of the community attended a public hearing in the community room of the Shelby County Courthouse on Thursday, April 16, 2015 concerning trash and public nuisances in unincorporated areas of the county.

Southern Seasons New Member, New Owner Ribbon Cutting

Photo by SC Chamber of Commerce

Sabine River Swells, Floods River Stage in Logansport

March 16, 2015 - Larry Rymal, a Joaquin resident, submitted a photo of the River Stage in the Dennis Freeman Memorial River Park at Logansport. The photo shows the Sabine River swelled by all the recent rains which made the River Stage inaccessible.

Wet Road Conditions Contribute to Crash on SH 7

March 14, 2015 - Wet road conditions have plagued drivers all week causing a lot of slipping and sliding and contributed to a crash on State Highway 7 Friday, March 13, 2015.

The Texas Bucket List Comes to the Shelby County Courthouse

March 13, 2015 - The Texas Bucket List will air a St. Patrick's Day special this weekend which will feature the historic Shelby County Courthouse.

Protective Order Granted for Stabbing Victim, Online Translator Service Used for Proceedings

March 9, 2015 - Presiding Judge Charles Mitchell granted a Protective Order for applicant, Florentina Gonzalez against her spouse, Marcos Aguilar, on Friday, March 6, 2015 after Court used online translator service for Cause#15CV33014, Florentina Gonzalez and Marcos Aguilar.

Unofficial 2015 Shelby County Livestock Sale Results

Keaton Bush (seen above with family), Timpson FFA, had the Grand Champion Steer in the Shelby County Livestock Show Steer division.

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