Farm Service Agency Now Accepting Nominations for County Committee Members

June 24, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting nominations for county committee members on June 15. Elections will occur in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for these members who make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2021 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by August 2, 2021.

Covid-19 Update: 48 New Cases, 45 New Recoveries, 17 Active Cases

June 23, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, over the last five days there have been 48 new cases and 45 new recoveries reported.

Of the new confirmed cases, 16 are older confirmed cases reported to DSHS by labs which is why the active number of cases didn't increase as much as the number of new cases.

The estimated number of active cases continues to decline and is now 17.

City of Joaquin Swears In Frankie Cooper as New Mayor

Joaquin City Council (From left) Steve Cockrell, Jessie Griffith, Mayor Frankie Cooper, Cathy Atkinson, and Mike Cummings, Jr.

Dump Truck, Tractor Collide on FM 3172

June 21, 2021 - FM 3172 just before CR 2510 was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash between a dump truck and a tractor Thursday, June 17, 2021 around 4pm.

Once dispatched, Huxley Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) fire personnel responded quickly to the scene of the incident.

Garrison PD K9 Assists Shelby County Constables in Apprehension of Wanted Fugitive

June 21, 2021 - Multiple agencies from Texas and Louisiana joined forces to apprehend a wanted fugitive in the Timpson area Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Covid-19 Update: 10 New Cases, 1 New Death, 12 Active Cases

June 18, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, over the last 10 days there have been 10 new cases, 1 new death, and 16 new recoveries reported.

The estimated number of active cases continues to decline and is now 12.

June 18 (12:35pm) Numbers: (changes since June 8th)
Total Confirmed Cases - 958 (8 new)
Total Probable Cases - 769 (2 new)
Total Fatalities - 71 (1 new)
Total Estimated Active Cases - 12
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,645 (16 new)

Center PD Determines Threat at Hardware Store a Child's Prank (Updated: June 17)

Sheriff Acquires Tahoes From Timpson; Commissioners Receive Update on Radio Communication Upgrades

June 16, 2021 - The Shelby County Commissioners gave a green light to the Sheriff's Department to accept the donation of a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe from the city of Timpson and to purchase a 2019 model from the city during their meeting held Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

"As y'all probably already know they've dissolved their [police department] there and they want to donate this 2013 Tahoe," said Judge Allison Harbison.

She detailed the vehicle has over 140,000 miles on it, but is still in pretty good shape and needs a little repair.

City of Timpson to Handle TVFD Donations; Donate, Sell Tahoes to County

June 16, 2021 - The Timpson City Council moved for the City Secretary to take on the duties of Timpson Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) duties during their meeting Tuesday, June 15, 2021, regarding donations to the fire department.

Many members of the fire department were present for the meeting and Tuffy Green, Timpson Volunteer Fire Chief, had mainly one question for Mayor Debra Smith and the council.

Chief Green asked, "How did this get brought up to an agenda without anybody notifying the chief, knowing this was going to be put on the city council?"

Commissioner Auctioning Off Two Semi Trucks

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