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NWS Storm Prediction Center Issues Tornado Watch Until 1am

Update 6:35pm - The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a new Tornado Watch 639 which is in effect until 1am, Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

November 24, 2025 - The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center, Norman, OK issued a Tornado Watch at 11:45am on Monday, November 24, 2025.

DPS Investigates Fatal Crash Incident on SH 7 East at Flat Fork Creek

Texas DPS Troopers are investigating the crash incident from November 21, 2025.

November 23, 2025 - Emergency personnel were dispatched to a major two-vehicle crash on State Highway 7 East near the Flat Fork Creek Bridge on Friday, November 21, 2025, sometime just after 6:05pm.

Shelby County Grand Jury Indicts 18 Cases

November 21, 2025 - A Shelby County Grand Jury delivered 18 indictments and one no-bill, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The grand jury was impaneled for the July 2025 term of the 123rd/273rd Judicial District Courts.

Trevon Dewayne Jackson was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony. The indictment alleges, on April 14, 2025, Jackson threatened imminent bodily injury to Darya Onea Lashaun Eaden by threatening to kill her and did then and there use or exhibit a deadly weapon, to-wit: a firearm. (273rd Judicial District Court)

San Augustine Pursuit Travels Into Shelby County

November 20, 2025 - Law enforcement officers in Shelby County were involved in a multi-agency high-speed pursuit of a pickup truck Thursday, November 19, 2025.

Officers in pursuit of a pickup truck entered Shelby County on FM 147 just before 10am traveling northbound. It’s been confirmed that Shelbyville ISD was placed on lockdown as the pursuit headed in that direction.

Local Law Enforcement Seeks Missing Tractor

November 21, 2025 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department is seeking tractor that was reported missing sometime between November 18 and November 19.

According to the Sheriff's Department, a red Massey Ferguson tractor is missing from County Road 4801 in Timpson.

Blackwell Urges Importance of Cyber Security; Commissioners Plan Auction

November 20, 2025 - Cyber Security was a subject of consideration during the Shelby County Commissioners’ Court Wednesday, November 19, 2025 meeting and Ann Blackwell, County Treasurer, highlighted the importance of county officials and employees participating in training.

Governor Abbott Names President, Appoints Three To Sabine River Authority Board Of Directors

November 20, 2025 — Governor Greg Abbott named Cliff Todd as president of the Sabine River Authority Board of Directors and reappointed Richard “Blair” Abney, Joshua A. “Josh” McAdams, and Kevin M. Williams for terms to be determined as set forth by law. The purpose of the Sabine River Authority is to conserve, store, control, preserve, utilize, and distribute the storm and flood waters and the waters of the Sabine River and its tributaries.

Flag Half-Staff Alert; Flags to Return to Full-Staff Following Funeral

November 19, 2025 - Following the funeral service and interment on Thursday, November 20, 2025, of former Vice President Dick Chaney, flags will be returned to full-staff at sunset, marking the formal conclusion of the half-staff period. All flags flying with the US Flag should also be returned to full-staff.

Commissioners Canvass General Election Votes; Learn of 2028 Regional Flood Plan

November 19, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners canvassed the votes for the November 4, 2025 General Election and Nancy Adams, Elections Administrator, reported a low voter turnout of registered Shelby County voters.

City of Huxley Rescinds Boil Water Notice

November 17, 2025 - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Huxley public water system, PWS ID# 2100019, to issue a Boil Water Notice on November 13th, 2025 for any customers without waterin the Roger’s Harbor Community (CR 2657, CR 2765, CR 2778, CR 2780, CR 2781, CR 2790, Hickory Ln, Toledo Forest) 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.

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