Tree Blocks All Lanes of U.S. 96 North

Hurricane Laura Knocks Down 100 Year Old Tree

September 1, 2020 - Hurricane Laura blew through Shelby County the morning of August 27th and brought down a Water Oak tree (Quercus Nigra) which is believed to be over 100 years old.

Attention Linemen: Free Meal at T&R's Steaks and More

August 31, 2020 - Local businesses are joining forces to provide meals for all the linemen working in the Shelby County area to restore power since Hurricane Laura came through causing many to lose power. Your hard work does not go unnoticed! We know there are long hours being worked, never-ending days and lots of hard work involved.

Sabine State Bank Announces Closure Extension

Due to no utilities, the bank extends its closure to Monday, August 31, 2020.

August 26, 2020 - Sabine State Bank would like to advise the community the bank will be closing all offices at noon on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 and will be closed Thursday, August 27th due to Hurricane Laura.

Hurricane Laura Storm Damage Photos

Roadway Conditions and Alerts (Updated 9:08am)

August 27, 2020 - Road conditions being reported by TxDOT and Shelby County Today viewers:

County Attorney Warns Against Price Gouging

August 25, 2020 - Shelby County is among the list of 36 newly added counties to the State's Disaster Declaration concerning Hurricane Laura on Tuesday, August 25 due to the threat of severe rain, wind, and flooding.

Shelby County Attorney Gary Rholes would like to remind everyone that price gouging in a disaster area is a crime. If anyone suspects price gauging, please contact the Shelby County Attorney's office at 936-598-6100 and it will be investigated.

Chamber Welcomes Red Brick Social House to the Community

August 25, 2020 - Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and community members attended a new member ribbon cutting at The Red Brick Social House on Tuesday, August 25th with its owner Laura Harris.

Evacuee Traffic Filling Up Highway 96 Due to Hurricane Laura

August 25, 2020 - Highway 96 North is heavy with traffic as evacuees are making their way north to avoid Hurricane Laura. Be alert to traffic delays especially if trying to cross over US 96.

All Shelby County Schools Back to In-Person Instruction

August 24, 2020 - As of Monday, August 24th, in-person instruction has started all across Shelby County with Center, Excelsior, Joaquin, and Timpson kicking off their 2020-2021 school year. Center Christian Academy started August 10th and Shelbyville and Tenaha both started last week on August 17th.

Please use caution as buses are back on the roadway transporting our students.

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