August 4, 2015 - The barricades have been removed and the Loop 500 Extension from Hwy 7E to Hwy 96N has offically opened. The signage and striping on the new roadway has been completed.
July 21, 2015 - The 2015 Texas High School Coaches Association has released their pre-season poll highlight the best high school football teams in state.
There were several local high school teams from Class 2A Region III that made the state pre-season poll.
They are as follows:
Class 2A Division I
Shelbyville - 4th
San Augustine - 5th
Pineland West Sabine - 10th