Sheriff's Department Engages in Pursuit; Suspect in Custody

April 21, 2022 - An attempted traffic stop led the Shelby County Sheriff's Department on a pursuit on April 20, 2022, which traveled a large portion of the eastern and southern parts of the county.

Truck Ignites in Flames Following Crash on FM 2026 (Video)

April 21, 2022 - Folsom Chapel Road (FM 2026) was the scene of a major single-vehicle crash Wednesday, April 20, 2022, which resulted in the vehicle involved catching fire and burning.

Silver Alert Issued for Missing 73-Year-Old Tyler Man

April 21, 2022 (Alert Flyer) - The Texas Department of Public Safety issued a silver alert for a missing elderly man out of Smith County, Tyler, Texas area.

Public Notice on Storm Damage from County Judge

April 14, 2022 - If you have any damage to your home or business from the storms on April 12 – 13, 2022, please document and take pictures of the damage. It is a possibility that residents of Shelby County would qualify for individual assistance.

You must report the damages on-line in the i-STAT tool at damage.tdem.texas.gov, click on the April Severe Weather event.

Notice of Special Election for Constitutional Amendments

Notice of Special Election
(A viso de elección especial)

To the registered voters of the County of Shelby, Texas:
(A los votantes registrados del Condado de Shelby, Texas):

DA Office to be Refurbished, County Jail Gets New Control Board

April 19, 2022 - The Shelby County Commissioners accepted a quote on April 13, 2022, for painting and flooring work in the Shelby County District Attorney's office.

Two quotes were received by the county with the first quote being from T and T Construction (Anthony Tomlin) in the amount of $32,560 and a second quote for $30,000.

Center PD Seeks Missing Man

April 19, 2022 - It was reported by a family member, on April 16, 2022, at approximately 1:42pm, to the Center Police Department that one Marcus Dewaynn Roberts, a 51-year-old black male, approximately 6’ tall, and approximately 250 pounds, has been missing since April 3, 2022.

Two Prescribed Burns Scheduled Today in Angelina National Forests

Ebenezer Recreation Area

Joaquin VFD Responds to Large Number of Trees Down Calls; Major Crash

April 18, 2022 - From the severe storms of early last week all the way to Easter Sunday, here’s a list of all the calls the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department responded to in that time.

Starting the night of Tuesday, April 12th to the morning of Wednesday, April 13th the JVFD had 7 recorded calls of trees being down on roads and power lines. Reports of trees down were widespread across the jurisdiction of the JVFD, and much of the clearing was done by breaking up into small teams to more efficiently remove the obstructions.

Boil Water Notice for N.E.W. Water System

April 16, 2022 - Due to a break in the line, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the N.E.W. Water Supply Corporation PWS #2030034 to notify all customers in the Fountain Town and Woodland Acres Commutes to boil their water prior to consumption (eg., 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.

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