FM 1279 Scene of Train Derailment (Update from DPS 3:02pm)

Photos courtesy of TxDOT

August 21, 2017 - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers responded this morning to a train derailment caused when a commercial vehicle crashed into railway cars on FM 1279.

Shelby County Extension Office Has Fresh Beginning at New Location

Pictured are members of the Shelby County Extension Office staff (from left): Daphne Lovell, County Extension Secretary; Jheri-Lynn McSwain, County Extension Agent; Feleshia Thompson, Extension Assistant; and Lane Dunn, County Extension Agent.

Joaquin ISD First Day of School

August 21, 2017 - Shelby County travelers should be aware the first day of school for Joaquin ISD is today August 21, 2017.

School buses in that area are now actively traversing the area morning and afternoon. Drivers are urged to abide by traffic laws, use extreme caution and be very aware of buses stopping to pick up and drop off students.

Next week will be the beginning of school for Excelsior ISD, Tenaha ISD, and Timpson ISD.

Truck Loses Log Load at Loop 500, U.S. Highway 96 South Intersection

August 18, 2017 - A truck lost its load of logs at the intersection of Loop 500 and U.S. Highway 96 South Friday, August 18, 2017 causing traffic delay for travelers on the loop.

Tenaha Businessmen's Club Brings New Welcome to Tenaha

August 18, 2017 - Travelers who may be heading to Tenaha as their final destination of travel, or who are stopping off in the city during their journey to another location, won't be confused about where they are as a new welcome sign has been erected.

Driver, Passenger Trapped in Early Morning Truck-Tractor Crash

August 17, 2017 - State Highway 7 West was the scene of a crash where a truck-tractor became lodged in a wooded area just over two miles from the Nacogdoches County line and the occupants were trapped.

Log Truck Rolls Over on FM 1279

August 15, 2017 - FM 1279 was the scene of a log truck rollover on Saturday, August 12, 2017 which left the roadway blocked for an extended period of time.

County Purchases Asphalt Zipper; SCCAC Receives Over $16,000

August 13, 2017 - The Shelby County Commissioners' Court approved the purchase of an asphalt zipper and the disbursement of funding to the Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center (SCCAC) during their meeting held July 24, 2017.

Three bids were received by Precinct 3 and 4 commissioners for an asphalt zipper the precincts were seeking to purchase. An asphalt zipper is used for cutting asphalt and utility trenches, proofing concrete and reclaiming or stabilizing pavement and base materials.

Shelby County Jail Sergeant Arrested on Two Felony Charges

August 10, 2017 - A Shelby County Jail Sergeant has been arrested on charges involving sexual activity with an inmate and bribery.

District Attorney Investigator Joey Haley and Center PD Detective Stephen Stroud placed Korey McClure, 42, of Tenaha under arrest at the Tenaha City Marshal's office.

DPS Investigates Fatality Crash on FM 139

August 10, 2017 - FM 139 was the scene of a major crash Wednesday, August 10, 2017 which ended fatally for the driver involved.

Authorities were dispatched to the scene at 9:16pm where they discovered a vehicle wrapped around a utility pole.

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