Spam Calls from Joaquin High School

July 29, 2021 - It has come to Joaquin ISD's attention that two local businesses have received phone calls requesting donations from an 800 number with the caller ID showing up as Joaquin High School. Please be advised that Joaquin ISD is not currently soliciting donations by phone.

Plea Agreement Made in McMahon Case

July 28, 2021 - A plea agreement has been made in two cases against Randa Askew McMahon who was indicted November 8, 2018 for multiple offenses involving a child.

Covid-19 Update: Active Cases Increase to 28, 1 New Death

TxDSHS Covid-19 Dashboard's Trends Graphs for Texas narrowed to July 2021 on new cases and June & July 2021 on fatalities. Click for larger image.

Shelby County Mourns Loss of Former County Judge Campbell

July 26, 2021 - The funeral of former Shelby County Judge Rick Campbell was held Friday, July 23, 2021, at First Baptist Church Center following which a large funeral procession traveled to Oaklawn Cemetery on State Highway 7 East where he was laid to rest.

Choice Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

July 23, 2021 - On July 21, 2021, the Texas Commission On Environmental Quality required the Choice public water system, 2100005 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.

Tribute to Judge Rick L. Campbell

July 22, 2021 - The Officials of Shelby County, Shelby County Commissioners’ Court, and Shelby County Employees offer their sincere condolences, thoughts, and prayers to former County Judge Rick L. Campbell’s family and friends. Shelby County has lost a favored son.

Sheriff's Department Updates Patrol Technology with GPS Units

July 22, 2021 - Sheriff Kevin Windham explained his goal during the July 21, Commissioners' Court meeting to install GPS trackers on all of the Sheriff's Department patrol units through a company called Samsara.

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

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

July 22, 2021 - On July 20, 2021, 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.

AT&T Reports Outage in Shelby County Area

July 21, 2021 - AT&T has reported an outage in the Shelby County area and has announced a projected restoral of 6-7 hours.

Anyone calling the Shelby County Today office at this time will receive a message stating, "your call cannot be completed as dialed, please check the number and dial again."

Should you need to call Shelby County Today, you can alternately call 936-332-4845 or contact us through email.

This outage is not effecting our ability to update Shelby County Today.

Five Way Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

July 21, 2021 - On July 19, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Five Way Public Water System, #2100008, 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.

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