San Augustine Rural Public Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

The water on San Augustine Rural WSC no longer requires boiling.

June 29, 2022 - On June 23, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the San Augustine Rural Public Water System, #2030007, 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.

New Traffic Signal Set for Activation in Shelby County (Hurst Street)

June 28, 2022 – A new traffic signal is scheduled to become functional later this week on US 96 in Shelby County.

Burn Ban Issued for the City of Joaquin

June 28, 2022 - The City limits of Joaquin is under a Burn Ban until further notice. Due to drought and other weather related conditions, Jeremy Boyett, Fire Chief/Fire Marshal, asks everyone to refrain from any outdoor burning. You are still allowed to cook outside and pop fireworks.

County Judge Issues Burn Ban for Shelby County

June 27, 2022 - Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison signed a declaration of disaster and order prohibiting outdoor burning today, June 27th making the county under a burn ban effective immediately.

Judge Harbison did advise the fireworks show is still planned in Tenaha as the City of Tenaha is taking extra precautions with the fire department standing by at the celebration.

Declaration of Disaster and Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning

Joaquin VFD Weekly Report for June 20-26 Includes 5 Calls

June 27, 2022 - Over the week of June 20th to June 26th the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had 5 calls. All in all there were 2 medical related calls, 2 traffic calls, and 1 fire.

Tenaha City Council Adds Adams to Open Seat; Debates Previous Meeting Motion with Citizen

June 26, 2022 - The Tenaha City Council was compelled to fill an open seat during their May 23 meeting following the election of O'Neal Jones to the position of mayor which then vacated his seat.

County to Combine Server for CAD, Tax Assessor/Collector; Courtroom Audio, Video to Upgrade (Updated)

June 22, 2022 - The Shelby County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of a server from which both the County Appraisal District and Tax Assessor/Collector will operate during their meeting held Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

Texas A&M Forest Service Warns of Increased Wildfire Activity This Weekend Across the State

June 23, 2022 — The Texas fire environment will support increased wildfire activity through the weekend, as hot and dry conditions persist across the state.

Above normal temperatures and minimal rainfall is forecast for the third week in a row due to a period of high pressure that is impacting the state. Accelerated drying in vegetation, resulting from widespread triple digit temperatures and dry air, begins Thursday and will continue through the weekend.

SWEPCO Outage in Center (Restored at SCT Office)

Update 4:00pm: Power has been restored at Shelby County Today's office.

Commissioners Make Budget Adjustments, Consider Pharmaceutical Delivery for Jail

The Shelby County Commissioners approved some budget adjestments involving the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) and considered some pharmaceutical changes for the jail during their meeting held June 8, 2022.

Clint Porterfield, Shelby County Auditor, presented the current budget line-item transfers needed on the budget for house keeping purposes.

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