SC Officials Update TCJS on Jail Compliance

August 3, 2023 - The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) held a meeting on the morning of August 3, 2023, and Shelby County Jail was included in their agenda for discussion with Shelby County officials available to offer updates on their progress.

Due to non-compliance Shelby County has been working since March to rectify an issue on cell checks. The commission stated the county has made substantial progress in their effort to correct the issues.

Commissioners Leave Burn Ban in Place; Judge Encourages Citations

August 2, 2023 - The Shelby County Commissioners decided during their August 2, 2023, meeting to keep the burn ban in place.

The court agreed they have not received any rain in any of their precincts, and Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4, felt compelled to express gratitude to several agencies in light of a fire that recently occurred.

Commissioners Allow Constable 5 to Hire Deputy

August 2, 2023 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved the hiring of a deputy for the Constable Precinct 5 office during their meeting held July 26, 2023.

General Shelters Donates Covered Seating to Roughrider Tennis; Honors Campbell

August 1, 2023 - General Shelters of Texas, LTD and Center Varsity Tennis Team members celebrated the addition of a seating structure to provide protection from the elements for the seating area at the Leon Dykes Tennis Complex at Center High School on August 1, 2023.

Residence on FM 138 Scene of Shooting Incident; Suspect Charged with Murder

Sam Samford Lodge Honors Crelia Family

July 31, 2023 - Sam Samford Lodge in Center honored the Crelia family June 29, 2023, with the Community Builders Award.

Paul Ragan, Worshipful Master, opened the event and Jerry Agnew offered the blessing.

Train Strikes Trailer Stuck on Track

Photo courtesy Timpson Volunteer Fire Department

July 31, 2023 - A train collided with a trailer load of hay just outside of Timpson Monday, July 31, 2023.

Truck Tractor Collides with House on SH 87 South

July 31, 2023 - State Highway 87 South near CR 2124 was the scene of a major crash involving a truck tractor and a house.

Emergency responders hurried to the scene of the crash incident Monday, July 31, 2023, at around 10:10am.

Joaquin VFD Fights Dual House Fire; Other Departments Assist

July 27, 2023 - Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department (JVFD) responded to a dual house fire on July 26, 2023, on CR 3689 at around 7:30pm.

When fire personnel arrived at the scene of the fire, one mobile home was fully involved in fire and surrounding woods had also caught on fire.

Law Enforcement Officials Investigate Shooting Incident on CR 4855

July 27, 2023 - Law enforcement officials are investigating a shooting incident that took place around 1:40pm Thursday, July 27, 2023, in the Timpson area.

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