Commissioner Learn of Continuing Struggle with RRC on Paxton Site

The Shelby County Commissioners held the inaugural meeting of the newly renovated Commissioner Courtroom on Wednesday September 4, 2024.

Commissioners Consider, Pay Courtroom Overage Expense

September 6, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners discussed the renovation of the second floor community room into a Commissioners' Courtroom and expenses that have far exceeded the original bid on the project during their meeting held Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Commissioners Discuss Proposed Budget; Jackson Seeks Historical Marker

September 4, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners discussed the proposed budget for the county during their August 21, 2024, meeting in what developed into somewhat contentious debate. Discussion continued over issues with the jail and Delbert Jackson addressed the commissioners about his desire for a historical marker on the historic courthouse grounds.

Burke Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

September 1, 2024 - James Alan Burke, Jr. was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment August 29, 2024, in the 273rd Judicial District Court with Judge James A. Payne, Jr presiding.

Shelby County Grand Jury Indicts 26 Cases

August 29, 2024 - A Shelby County Grand Jury handed down 26 indictments on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. The grand jury was impaneled for the July 2024 term of the 123rd/273rd Judicial District Courts.

DPS Troopers Respond to Multiple Crashes Monday

August 28, 2024 - Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers responded to several crashes during the morning of Monday, August 26, 2024.

Judge Updates Commissioners During Court on Jail Non-Compliance

August 27, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners were updated Judge Allison Harbison on the non-compliance designation of the Shelby County Jail applied by the Texas Commission of Jail Standards during the Commissioners' Court Reports portion of their meeting August 14, 2024.

SC Commissioners Consider Tax Rates

August 27, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners were informed of potential tax rates during their August 7, 2024 meeting by the Tax Assessor-Collector.

Debora Riley, Shelby County Tax Assessor-Collector, submitted calculated tax rates for the commissioners to consider. (Click here for - Shelby County 2024 Adopted)

DPS Updates on U.S. 59 Truck Fire

Photo Constable Precinct 4.

August 27, 2024 - Texas Department of Public Safety has provided additional details on the August 21, 2024, truck fire.

FEMA Working with Shelby County to Help Those Impacted by Hurricane Beryl

Storms impacted areas across Shelby County on July 8. A lot of damage was visible from the Sardis-Campti area to the James Community.

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