June 8, 2022 – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West in May announced the opening of five Disaster Loan Outreach Centers, on the dates and times listed below, to meet the needs of businesses and individuals who were affected by severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 21, 2022.
April 14, 2022 - If you have any damage to your home or business from the storms on April 12 – 13, 2022, please document and take pictures of the damage. It is a possibility that residents of Shelby County would qualify for individual assistance.
You must report the damages on-line in the i-STAT tool at damage.tdem.texas.gov, click on the April Severe Weather event.
February 3, 2022 - It is with a heavy heart that I write this tribute to Judge Jackie Kirkwood.
Judge Kirkwood carried his history in the way he walked and held his head. His military background and law enforcement experience were in his carriage and under his hat; he was a man of stature, of respect, and discipline.
August 12, 2021 - The rapid increase in reported Covid-19 cases is very alarming to me. With two variants of the coronavirus surging, I urge residents to be cautious, if you are running a fever, feel sick, or have been exposed to the virus please seek medical assistance and isolate yourself.
It is very important not to forget what we learned last year when the pandemic first came to Shelby County. Below is a reminder of the protocol that has helped control the virus in the past.
July 22, 2021 - The Officials of Shelby County, Shelby County Commissioners’ Court, and Shelby County Employees offer their sincere condolences, thoughts, and prayers to former County Judge Rick L. Campbell’s family and friends. Shelby County has lost a favored son.
March 15, 2021 - Shelby County needs your assistance. We have partnered with Connected Nation and the Temple Foundation to gather important information about the need for Broadband services in Shelby County. Responding to this survey will help the entire population of Shelby County.
I encourage you and your family members to take this online survey. There are 9 different surveys that you can complete, please complete each survey that applies to you. For example, I did the home, government, business, and agriculture surveys.
There are still appointments left for the COVID vaccination clinic being held today at the Windham Civic Center. Military medical personnel are conducting the clinic.
Any one in Category 1A-Frontline Healthcare workers Or Category 1B-People 65+ or people 16+ with a health condition that increases risk of severe COVID‑19 illness can schedule an appointment by calling 936-591-4050 before 3pm today.
February 18, 2021 - Shelby County Offices will be closed Friday,February 19, 2021 due to road conditions, power outages, and water outages. We plan on opening for business Monday,February 22, 2021.
Everyone please be careful and stay safe!
February 17, 2021 - Shelby County Offices will be closed on Thursday, February 18th due to the current weather crisis.
February 15, 2021 - County Misdemeanor Criminal Virtual Court for Tuesday, February 16th is cancelled also. If you have a court date for this date, all scheduled hearings are cancelled. You will get a letter from the Shelby County Attorney with your rescheduled hearing date and time.