October 21, 2016 – Last week three of our county varsity football teams won their district games, while two lost on the road.

October 20, 2016 – USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service Administrator Sam Rikkers today encouraged rural small businesses and agricultural producers to apply for guaranteed loans and grants to support renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

October 20, 2016 - Texas Attorney General Paxton and OAG employees across the state will raise awareness of domestic violence by participating in #PurpleThursday on October 20th, as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). On that day, all employees are encouraged to wear purple to work, raising awareness of the issue, showing support for survivors, and taking a stand against domestic violence.

October 19, 2016 - The Shelbyville community mourns the loss of Jackie Cannon who was a football coach at Shelbyville High School from 1960 to 1965 before moving to Troup and coaching from 1966 to 1968.

Joe Tom Schillings, also a former Shelbyville ISD coach, reflected on Coach Cannon saying, "Coaching football at Shelbyville and Troup and playing at Stephen F. Austin was such a big part of his life. Coach Cannon was a Dragon and much loved by his players."

Coach Jackie Cannon's Football Stats