Single-vehicle Crash Claims Life of Center Woman

August 29, 2023 - Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 87 (SH87) which resulted in the death of a Center woman near Timpson on August 29, 2023, four miles from Timpson.

Emergency Personnel Escort Fallen Deputy in Procession

August 29, 2023 - Emergency personnel in Shelby County escorted a Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputy through the area as his body was being transported to Tyler for autopsy August 29, 2023.

Rain in Shelby County Not Green Light to Burn; Ban Remains in Place

August 28, 2023 - Leading up to the storm which hit Shelby County August 27, 2023, there have been many wildfires that have burned hundreds of acres in the county, and one night of steady rain isn’t enough to offset the lack of moisture in the ground and dryness in the area.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has reported issuing five burn ban violations today, August 28, 2023, so far. The burn ban Has Not been lifted.

These fines are $500 plus court costs. Citations are mandatory. Do Not Burn.

Center FD Fights Fire Behind Goodwill

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August 27, 2023 - Center Fire Department responded to a woods fire located behind the Goodwill on Tenaha Street in Center August 27, 2023, at around 3:30pm.

Emergency Personnel Fight “Roost” Fire in Tenaha (Updated with Videos)

Evacuation on Several County Roads During Wildfire (Videos added)

Texas Forest Service and TDEM representatives are seen discussing the fire.

August 25, 2023 - 1:30pm: According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire is 100% contained.

J's Bar & Grill Celebrates with Ribbon Cutting

Constable 5 Arrests One for Fraudulent Prescription

August 23, 2023 - The Constable Precinct 5 office investigated an alleged attempt by an individual to falsify a prescription at Bussey Drug in Timpson on August 22, 2023.

FM 2026 Scene of Single-vehicle Crash; Driver Taken into Custody

August 23, 2023 - FM 2026 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Monday, August 22, 2023, at 2:15pm.

Burning Remains Unsafe in Shelby County; Burn Ban Continues

August 23, 2023 - Shelby County was recently impacted by a large wildfire in the Spann’s Chapel area on Sunday, August 20, 2023, which resulted in extensive property damage and allegedly started due to a trash fire.

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