September 7, 2016 - Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy Kurtes Lawrence was dispatched to a residence on 1970 North in reference to a burglary on the 13th of August 2016. A description was given of a vehicle that was observed occupied by two males, one of which was carrying a television from the residence and a direction of travel. The case was then turned over to Shelby County CID Investigator Michael Griffin.

Update: Mr. Byndom was located safe in Newton County.

August 10, 2016 - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department has issued a silver alert and is seeking assistance in locating a Shelbyville man.

July 18, 2016 - An unknown suspect unlawfully entered into Haslam Tire Company located at 13320 Highway 84 East in Joaquin, Texas on Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 and stole several tires.

June 13, 2016 - Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell reports that at approximately 3:24AM on Saturday, June 11th, 2016 Patrol Deputies responded to Backwoods Buggies located at 552 Highway 96 North in Center for an alarm call. Upon arrival, Deputies observed that unknown suspect(s) made entry into the business and stole EFCO weed-eaters as well as a Briggs/Stratton Pressure Washer.

May 26, 2016 - Press Release from Eastex Telephone Company - Scam Alert!

Eastex Telephone is aware of a variety of scams where our customers have been contacted with  the caller demanding payment immediately, usually by requesting a credit card or bank account information.

Eastex does not call our customers demanding payment on their account. Any contact regarding payment is by Postal Mail. Eastex believes a customer should never give personal information to anyone who calls the customer. Only provide personal information when you originate the call.