Shelby, Surrounding Counties Included in Tornado Watch

November 4, 2022 - Tornado Watch outline update for WT 561 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman, OK 5:35pm CDT Friday, November 4, 2022.

Tornado Watch 561 is in effect until 12am CDT for the following locations:

Texas Counties Included are:
Angelina, Bowie, Brazos, Burleson, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg, Grimes, Harrison, Houston, Madison, Marion, Montgomery, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Polk, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby Smith, Titus, Trinity, Upshur, Walker, Washington, Wood.

Sheriff's Department Arrests Center Man on Drug Charges

November 4, 2022 - Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the arrest of Dwight Jackson, 43, of Center.

Endangered Missing Alert for Women Last Seen in Elkhart Texas

SH 87 South Near CR 2050 Scene of Major Crash Incident

November 2, 2022 - Emergency crews responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash Monday, October 31, 2022, on State Highway 87 South just over one mile from Shelbyville near CR 2050.

Warrants Issued for Those Who Failed to Appear in 123rd Judicial District Court

November 2, 2022 - The following criminal defendants failed to appear for a mandatory court appearance in the 123rd Judicial District Court, Shelby County, Texas. As a result, a warrant issued for his or her arrest. Each Defendant is urged to contact the Court Manager, Erin Johnson, erin.johnson@co.panola.tx.us or 903.693.0315 to schedule a court appearance. Or, in the alternative, each defendant may surrender to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, Center, Texas.

Truck-Tractor Loses Load at SH 7, U.S. 84 Intersection

November 2, 2022 - (Submitted photos) - The intersection of U.S. Highway 84 and State Highway 7 East in Joaquin was the scene of a truck-tractor incident involving a lost load on Monday, October 31, 2022, at around 9:30am.

Commissioners Lift County Burn Ban

November 2, 2022 - The Shelby County Commissioners have lifted the burn ban during their Wednesday, November 2, 2022, meeting.

This means burning can once again be performed in Shelby County. Citizens of municipalities may need to confirm with their governing body before initiating a burn.

East Lamar Water Supply Rescinds Boil Water Notice

The water on East Lamar Water Supply no longer requires boiling.

November 2, 2022 - On October 27, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the East Lamar Water Supply, #2100006, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Commissioners Allow Hire of Full-Time EA Assistant

Representatives of Shelbyville First United Methodist Church gathered at the Commissioners' Court as a proclamation was adopted recognizing the 125th Anniversary of the church.

Commissioners Revisit Previous $1 Million Designation, Amend to $1.4 Million

November 2, 2022 - The Shelby County Commissioners revisited a previous item designating $1 million split evenly to each precinct in the amount of $250,000 during their meeting held October 12, 2022.

During discussion it was determined among the commissioners they would need more, and instead the amount was increased and their previous amounts were set to zero.

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