Commissioner Smith Reports CR 3129 Reopens to Thru Traffic

Updated 5:32pm: Commissioner Smith reports CR 3129 has been cleared and is back open to traffic.

July 9, 2024 - Stevie Smith, Commissioner Precinct 4, states County Road 3129 is closed to thru traffic July 9, 2024.

This is due to multiple trees across the road one mile past north Jericho church.

Hurst, Roughrider Drive Intersection Scene of Major Crash Incidents; Traffic Lights Working (Update: 12:15pm)

SWEPCO crew seen above set up at the intersection of Hurst Street and Roughrider Drive.

Center PD Issues Statement on Hurst St., Roughrider Drive Traffic Light

July 9, 2024 - After dealing with the constant flow of traffic on Hurst Street in Center and the increased danger of traffic incidents, the Center Police Department has issued a statement the evening of July 9, 2024.

The Center Police Department is aware of the traffic light at Hurst St. and Roughrider Drive that is currently not working. They have relayed the information to TxDOT.

Hurst St. is a U.S. Highway and TxDOT has jurisdiction over the traffic lighting.

TDEM Offers iStat Damage Reporting for July 7-8 Weather Incident

July 9, 2024 - Following the storm which entered Shelby County July 7-8, 2024, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is encouraging those who may have damage to utilize the TDEM Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) to submit damages incurred by your Residence or Business property.

Timpson Emergency Crews Working to Clear Roads Insure Safety

July 8, 2024 - After being struck by what is believed to be a tornado, all responders are being called back as of 3pm.

Timpson Hit by Storm, Mayor Asks All to Stay Home

July 8, 2024 - Timpson Mayor Debra Smith is telling everyone as of 1:41pm July 8, 2024 to stay home at this time as tornadoes are hitting Shelby County as the result of Beryl.

City Hall has been damaged. Quick Stop has received damage and other buildings in the city have also been received damage from the storm.

Everyone is asked to please stay home. Stay off the roads, and stay safe. Do not come to Timpson at this time.

Additional information will be updated when available.

SH7 East Near CR 3182 Scene of Fatal Crash Involving Motorcycle (Updated)

July 6, 2024 - State Highway 7 (SH7) East was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Friday, July 5, 2024, involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle at around 9pm.

U.S. Highway 96 South Near CR 1008 Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

July 4, 2024 - U.S. Highway 96 South was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 10:50am.

Emergency responders with Center Fire Department, Texas Department and Public Safety and Shelby County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene of the crash near CR 1008.

Fire personnel were immediately concerned with all involved, but most notably a three-week-old infant that was involved in the incident.

SC Commissioners Form Broadband Planning Committee

The Shelby County Commissioners heard from Andrew Harmon, Deep East Texas Council of Governments Assistant Executive Director, over the Shelby County Broadband Planning Committee during their June 19, 2024 meeting.

Shelby County Receives Geaux Bags

July 2, 2024 - Geaux Bags were delivered to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department on July 2, 2024 when K.C. Kilpatrick, founder and executive director of Geaux 4 Kids, was joined by other volunteers and supporters in delivering Geaux Bags to Shelby County.

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