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Fourth Suspect in Custody for Shooting Incident on CR 2235 (Update)

October 10, 2025 - Alijah Ja'von Nicholson, 19, was arrested by the Angelina County Sheriff’s Department officers on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Shelby County Commissioners Lifts Burn Ban

October 29, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners decided to lift the burn ban on Thursday morning, October 30 at 8am during their meeting Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

This decision was made with continued promise of strong winds on Wednesday. (Wind Advisory Issued from Tuesday 10pm to Wednesday 7pm)

Catherine Pinkston R.S.F. Adds Mike Wulf Scholarship; Presents Family Plaque

Deuce Wulf, Derrick Roberts, Ben Wulf, Easton Wulf, Emi Wulf, Jennifer Wulf, Tim Wulf, Fred Wulf, Mary Lou Lubinski, Ken Lubinski, Mickey Wulf, David Chadwick, Jerry Pinkston, and Laticia Bomar.

U.S. Highway 59 North of Tenaha Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

October 6, 2025 - U.S. Highway 59 north of Tenaha was the scene of a two-vehicle crash incident on Saturday, October 4, 2025, involving an 18-wheeler truck tractor and a pickup truck.

Shelbyville HS Students Present ETPF Magic, Chemistry Show

October 3, 2025 - Shelbyville high school chemistry class students performed a “Magic/Chemistry Show” during the 49th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival on Friday, October 3, 2024.

49th ETPF Officially Open; Queen McGee Cuts Feathers (Video Added)

Commissioners Name Broadway Interim Pct. 4 JP

September 29, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners appointed Tracy Broadway to fulfill the duties of Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace, recently vacated by Dee Dee Green, in addition to his duties as Precinct 5 Justice of the Peace during their September 17, 2025 meeting.

SC Commissioners Approve 2026 Budget, Tax Rate

September 29, 2025 - (Click here to view 2026 Budget) - The Shelby County Commissioners held a workshop September 17, 2025, during which they approved the 2026 budget, and new tax rate.

Center Fire Department Responds to Several Area Fires in City, County

September 29, 2025 - Center Fire Department (CFD) personnel responded to a structure fire at around 3:30am Saturday, September 27, 2025, on Nacogdoches Street in Center.

Shelby County Grand Jury Indicts 24 Cases

September 26, 2025 - A Shelby County Grand Jury delivered 24 indictments on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The grand jury was impaneled for the July 2025 term of the 123rd/273rd Judicial District Courts.

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