November 19, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners received an update on the Shelby County Jail Non-compliance during their meeting held Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

November 14, 2024 - Commissioner Bellmyer reports the work on County Road 4855 has been complete and the roadway is now open to general traffic.

November 12, 2024 - Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4, announces the closure of County Road 4855 due to a culvert washout Friday, November 8. 

The road is closed 1/2 mile off FM 1970 allowing for a turnaround and access is available off Rosehill Road.

CR 4855 is expected to be closed today November 12, 2024 and will hopefully re-open late November 13, 2024.

November 12, 2024 - Representatives of Shelby County faced the Texas Commission on Jail Standards on November 7, 2024, for a hearing on the jail’s non-compliance designation.

The commission had a long agenda addressing issues with jails across the state, and Shelby County was just one of them.

Those present from Shelby County included Kevin Windham, Sheriff; Chad Hooper, Chief Deputy; Tiffany Ryals, Jail Administrator; Allison Harbison, Shelby County Judge; Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4; and Luciana Barr, Emergency Management Coordinator.

November 6, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved rescinding the current burn ban during the November 6, 2024 meeting.

Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison encouraged that if members of the community decide to burn that they not just set fires and leave, but to monitor closely what they start.