September 14, 2021 - Per Sheriff Kevin W. Windham, effective Immediately all inmate visitation has been suspended at the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office until further notice.

Cash will no longer be accepted to deposit on an inmate’s books for commissary purchases. If you wish to leave money in the drop box, you will need to bring in a money order or cashier’s check made out to the inmate. Please make sure that you tear off the receipt and keep for your records.

September 13, 2021 - TxDOT crews are preparing today for Tropical Storm Nicholas that is expected to impact the Lufkin District for most of the week.

Crews will be following all safety protocols and are prepared to respond to any needs in the nine-county district. Crews are preparing equipment, cleaning ditches, checking road signs and signals and checking problematic areas that are prone to flooding.

September 10, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, over a two day period there were 3 new deaths, 27 new cases, and 23 recoveries reported. The number of active cases increased to 215.

September 10th Numbers: (changes since Sept. 8)
Confirmed Cases - 1,527 (20 new)
Probable Cases - 1,040 (7 new)
Fatalities - 83 (3 new)
Active Cases (Estimated) - 215
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,271 (23 new)

September 8, 2021 - Tri-County Community Action, Inc. will hold a monthly Board Meeting along with a Public Hearing on Monday September 13, 2021 Via Zoom conference call at 6:30pm.

For more information please call Yolanda Neal (936) 598-6315 ext; 200

September 7, 2021 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved the receipt of a donation of two storage buildings during their meeting September 1, 2021, for radio antenna equipment.