Composed by J.J. Ford

Public Hearing Addresses Garbage, Littering Issues in Shelby County

Commissioners listen to comments made at Public Hearing 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 coun

Center VFD Votes in New Officers, Bids Farewell to Lee and Holt

From Left: Rodney Mathews, John Holt, Michael Lee, and Waylon Griffith

March 4, 2015 - The Center Volunteer Fire Department voted in new officers and bid farewell to two of their faithful volunteers, Michael Lee and John Holt, during Tuesday night's meeting.

Single Vehicle Rollover Blocks Part of FM 414 Saturday Night

March 4, 2015 - A single vehicle rollover occurred Saturday evening on FM 414, Sardis Road, causing one side of the roadway to be blocked while the scene was worked by emergency responders.

Girl Scout Cookie Fundraiser, Now Through March 29th

Girl Scout Ella Matthews delivering cookies with the help of her dad. She is the daughter of Jim Ed and Jennifer Matthews. March 2, 2015 - It's time for Girl Scouts Cookies! The cookie sales have begun and will continue until March 29th.

TxDOT Current Road Conditions in Shelby County

February 25, 2015 - Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is diligently working to help keep the roadways safe. Local departments are reporting the current roadway conditions which can be viewed at the following link, drivetexas.org

DriveTexas.org currently shows most of Shelby County roadways to have ice and snow.

Center Students Learn About World War II from Veterans, Holocaust Survivor

February 20, 2015 - (More Photos) An estimated 190 persons attended the World War II seminar held at the John D.

Sheriff's Department Reports Death of Infant

Update: According to the Shelby County Jail arrest log, as of 7:32pm on Thursday, February 19, William Bryce Moore, 28, of Tenaha has been arrested on the charge of Capital Murder.
____________________________

February 20, 2015 - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department reports the death of a 6-month-old infant occurred Monday morning in Tenaha.

Car Collides with Log Truck Wednesday on Hwy 96 South

February 18, 2015 - Law enforcement and emergency responders were dispatched to a log truck and car collision on U.S. Hwy 96 South near the intersection of CR 1015 Wednesday evening, February 18, 2015.

Garden Club Announces Flower Show Theme, Decorates Valentine Cards for Nursing Home Residents

(L to R, front row) Frances Chance, Anna Stuever, Rachel Campbell, Carolyn Bounds, Cindy Brown, (back row) Shirley Owens, Margaret Stockton, Judy Matthews, Lisa Albers, Linda Bordelon, Janette Whittmann, Jackie Hancock, Colleen Doggett, and Cherry Jones February 18, 2015 - Valentines, flower show, and anniversary plans were subje

Permenter Wins Miss Lufkin Crown, Receives Acceptance for Miss Texas Pageant

February 18, 2015 - Amy Permenter, a senior at Shelbyville High School, was crowned Saturday, February 14th as the new Miss Lufkin. She is the 18-year-old daughter of Wesley and Lynette Permenter of Huxley, Texas.

Shelby County Today

Menu