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Deadlines for Upcoming March 3rd Primary Election (Last Day to Register to Vote)

January 22, 2026 - The March 3rd Primary Election is fast approaching and there are several deadlines to be aware of leading up to Election Day.

Register to Vote

The last day to register to vote is Monday, February 2, 2026. Visit votetexas.gov to register and for more information.

Ballot by Mail

Overnight Shelter in Center to Close Sunday (Update)

January 31, 2026 - The Red Cross Shelter at First Baptist Church, Center will be closing tomorrow at 12-noon on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

January 27, 2026 - First Baptist Church Center located on Cora Street in the Family Life Center is now an overnight shelter sponsored by the American Red Cross and will potentially be open until Friday. After that the situation will be re-evaluated.

Signage will be located on the street to indicate the shelter.

SC Commissioners Ratify Declaration of Disaster for Winter Storm

January 30, 2026 - The Shelby County Commissioners met Friday, January 30, 2026, for an emergency meeting to ratify the Declaration of Disaster put in place by Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison on January 23, 2026, in reference to winter storm Fern.

The ratification of disaster reads as follows:

Ratification of Declaration of Disaster

Whereas, the County of Shelby, hereby ratifies the following Declaration of Disaster issued January 23, 2026 for the winter storm designated as 'Fern'.

U.S. 59, 84 Intersection in Timpson Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

January 29, 2026 - First responders with the Timpson Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the location of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. Highways 59 and 84 in Timpson on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

NWS Advises Arctic Air Mass Returns This Weekend

Report Any Damage from Winter Storm Fern Including Unmet Needs

January 29, 2026 - Following Winter Storm Fern entering Shelby County on January 22nd, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is encouraging those who may have damage to utilize the TDEM Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) to submit damages incurred by your Residence or Business property.

iSTAT QR Code

N.E.W. Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice from Jan. 26th

The water on N.E.W. WSC no longer requires boiling.

January 28, 2026 - On January 17, 2026 and January 26, 2026, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the N.E.W. Water Supply, #2030034, 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.

N.E.W. Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice from Jan. 17th

The water on N.E.W. WSC no longer requires boiling.

Tenaha ISD Back in Session Thursday

Jamuary 28, 2026 - SET YOUR ALARM CLOCKS!

School in session: Thursday, January 29 Regular bus and bell schedule

PON TU DESPERTADOR!

Clases: Jueves, 29 de enero. Horario habitual de autobuses y timbres.

January 27, 2026 - Due to power outage at the middle school and outages in the surrounding area, Tenaha ISD will remain closed Wednesday, January 28th. Please continue to follow our social media for information on basketball updates/changes.

Joaquin ISD to Resume Classes

January 28, 2026 - Joaquin ISD classes will resume tomorrow, Thursday, January 29th, beginning at the regular start time of 7:55am.

January 27, 2026 - Joaquin ISD will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28th due to the winter storm. Stay tuned for updates.

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