Shelby County Criminal Defense Lawyers Recite Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights

July 4, 2021 - Shelby County criminal defense lawyers Deck Jones, Jeff Adams, April Prince and Stephen Shires gathered at the front of the Historic Shelby County Courthouse July 2, 2021 to give a ceremonial reading of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights.

U.S. 96 North, CR 4356 Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

June 29, 2021 - U.S. Highway 96 North at CR 4356 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash June 13, 2021.

Center of the Universe Raceways Quarterly Event

Aurora Concepts Scheduling Vaccination Appointments for Age 12 and Up

June 25, 2021 - Aurora Concepts is accepting appointments for Covid-19 vaccinations for ages 12 and older.

Appointments can be made throughout the week and vaccinations will be given on Tuesdays at their office location.

For more information, or to make an appointment, call Aurora Concepts at 936-598-3296.

DSHS issued the following statement in May regarding the use of the Pfizer vaccine on those age 12-15.

Adolescents ages 12 to 15 years now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19

Dump Truck, Tractor Collide on FM 3172

June 21, 2021 - FM 3172 just before CR 2510 was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash between a dump truck and a tractor Thursday, June 17, 2021 around 4pm.

Once dispatched, Huxley Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) fire personnel responded quickly to the scene of the incident.

Garrison PD K9 Assists Shelby County Constables in Apprehension of Wanted Fugitive

June 21, 2021 - Multiple agencies from Texas and Louisiana joined forces to apprehend a wanted fugitive in the Timpson area Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Center PD Determines Threat at Hardware Store a Child's Prank (Updated: June 17)

Sheriff Acquires Tahoes From Timpson; Commissioners Receive Update on Radio Communication Upgrades

June 16, 2021 - The Shelby County Commissioners gave a green light to the Sheriff's Department to accept the donation of a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe from the city of Timpson and to purchase a 2019 model from the city during their meeting held Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

"As y'all probably already know they've dissolved their [police department] there and they want to donate this 2013 Tahoe," said Judge Allison Harbison.

She detailed the vehicle has over 140,000 miles on it, but is still in pretty good shape and needs a little repair.

City of Timpson to Handle TVFD Donations; Donate, Sell Tahoes to County

June 16, 2021 - The Timpson City Council moved for the City Secretary to take on the duties of Timpson Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) duties during their meeting Tuesday, June 15, 2021, regarding donations to the fire department.

Many members of the fire department were present for the meeting and Tuffy Green, Timpson Volunteer Fire Chief, had mainly one question for Mayor Debra Smith and the council.

Chief Green asked, "How did this get brought up to an agenda without anybody notifying the chief, knowing this was going to be put on the city council?"

County to Purchase New Courthouse Sign; Jail Receives Clean Bill

June 8, 2021 - The Shelby County commissioners approved the purchase of a new sign for the Shelby County Courthouse during their meeting on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.

Currently, the sign which is beside the courthouse is in deteriorating condition since it was damaged during Hurricane Laura in 2020.

A motion carried by the commissioners to approve $34,140 out of contingency fund to cover the expense of tearing the current sign down and replacing it with a digital message board.

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