Town & Country Real Estate owner Jodi Fountain (right) and husband Ray Fountain (left) are seen with the award presented by the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce.

September 30, 2026 - The Shelby County Commissioners adopted a resolution proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness month during their meeting held September 23, 2026.

September 29, 2026 - Some county offices have announced adjusted schedules and closures with the approaching week of activities in Center for the East Texas Poultry Festival.

Jennifer Fountain, Shelby County Clerk, has stated that her office will be closed on Thursday-Friday, October 1-2, 2026, with the expectation of there being no available parking, and the entire square where the county clerk's office is located being blocked to traffic. For additional information, the number to the Shelby County Clerk's office is 936-598-6361.

September 24, 2026 - FM 699 between SL 500 and Spur 699 was the scene of a single-vehicle rollover crash incident on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.