Crash in Nacogdoches Claims Life of Timpson Man, Political Candidate

March 13, 2026 - U.S. Highway 59 in Nacogdoches was the scene of a fatal crash incident March 11, 2026, that resulted in the death of a Timpson man.

The location of the incident was near Farm-to-Market Road 941 (Appleby Sand Road).

Shelby County Commissioners Lift Burn Ban

March 11, 2026 - The Shelby County Commissioners voted during their March 11, 2026, meeting to lift the burn ban that was put in place on February 25, 2026, by Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison.

Commissioner Roscoe McSwain moved to lift the burn ban effective March 11, 2026, and Commissioner Tom Bellmyer seconded his motion. The motion carried with all in favor.

House Blocks Road on SH 87 South

March 9, 2026 - State Highway 87 South approximately two miles south of Lout Town is the scene of a house across the roadway March 9, 2026.

City of Center Temporary Closure on Church Street Extended; Remove Vehicles from Area

March 5, 2026 - On Friday, March 6, 2026 Church Street between Tenaha Street and Porter Street will be closed to finish up repairs on sewer line. Please remove all vehicles from street and use caution in this area.

March 4, 2026 - On Thursday, March 5, 2026, Church Street between Tenaha Street and Porter Street will be closed to make repairs on a sewer line. Please use caution around this area.

SC Commissioners Continue Burn Ban, Name Pct. 4 Constable

March 4, 2026 - The county burn ban, put in place February 25, 2026, was ratified during the Wednesday, March 4, 2026, meeting if the Shelby County Commissioners' Court.

CPD, Other Agencies Pursue Fleeing Vehicle Into County; Driver In Custody

March 4, 2026 - Law enforcement officers engaged in a pursuit on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, after a white 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck allegedly failed to stop when a Center Police Department unit attempted a traffic stop at around 2pm.

2026 March 3rd Primary Election Results (All Boxes In)

March 3, 2026 - The March Primary Elections are over and unofficial results are in.

Editor's note: Results are unofficial until they have been ratified.

Results below are in order of:

County Elections (Democrat, Republican)
Democrat Federal and State results
Republican Federal and State results

COUNTY ELECTIONS

DEMOCRATIC PARTY

March 3rd Primary Sample Ballots, Polling Locations (Ends at 7pm Today)

February 17, 2026 - Early voting in the 2026 March 3rd Primary Elections began at 7am on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Links to sample ballots, polling locations, and early voting schedule are below.

Five Way Water System Issues Boil Water Notice Effective Mar. 2

March 2, 2026 - Due to a leak on the main, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the FIVE WAY Water system, ID# 2100008 to notify customers that were without water March 2, 2026 from James community toward Center all county roads off of HWY 7 and 699 area (anyone without water) to boil their water, prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.

County Announces Controlled Burn in Patroon, East Liberty Area

March 2, 2026 - Commissioner PCT 2 has announced that will be a scheduled control burn in the area of Patroon and East Liberty (CR 2865) today Monday, March 2nd. The scheduled burn should begin around 10:30am and continue throughout the day. Please use caution if you should be traveling within this area today.

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