U.S. 96 Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash at Overpass

May 28, 2020 - An overpass on U.S. Highway 96 North was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Sunday, May 24, 2020.

Tree Down, Power Out on Stephens Street

May 26, 2020 - A Shelby County Today viewer has reported a tree across Stephens Street, blocking the roadway, and a power outage as a result which began around 7am.

As of 9:23am, the tree remains across the roadway and the power is still out.

CR 4323 Again Open to Regular Traffic

May 26, 2020 - The water has receded at Risinger Creek and CR 4323 is now open again to regular traffic.

May 25, 2020 - Commissioner Tom Bellmyer announces County Road 4323 at Risinger Creek is currently under water and impassable to car traffic.

Barricades have now been established, and once the roadway clears will be removed and this information updated.

Shelby, Nearby Counties Included in Significant Weather Advisory

May 25, 2020 - Significant Weather Advisory for Southwestern De Soto and Northwestern Sabine Parishes, Eastern Shelby, Northeastern San Augustine and Northwestern Sabine Counties until 6:30pm.

At 5:28pm CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over San Augustine, or 20 miles south of Center, moving northeast at 25
mph.

Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

Texas DPS Releases Names of Airplane Crash Victims (Updated)

Fire personnel are seen in the above photo gaining access to property as they attempted to locate the crashed plane.

Shelby County Officials Report 183 Cumulative Cases, 52 Recoveries

May 20, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reports as of 10am Wednesday, May 20, 2020, TxDSHS has reported to them 183 cumulative cases of COVID-19, 52 recoveries, and 5 deaths for a total of 126 active cases.

Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages: (New cases since last report from May 18)

Cases in each zip code:

Center (75935) - 132 (3 new)
Joaquin (75954) - 8 (1 new)
Shelbyville (75973) - 11 (1 new)
Tenaha (75974) - 18 (1 new)
Timpson (75975) - 14 (1 new)

County to Replace Courthouse Roof; Agrees on Bid for Hospital Property

May 20, 2020 - The Shelby County Commissioners discussed and approved the replacement of the roof of the current courthouse with a pitch instead of the current flat build during their meeting held Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

Railroad Crossing Closure Planned in Shelby County

May 19, 2020 - A railroad crossing in Shelby County will be closed Wednesday, May 20th, as crews work to repair and upgrade the road base.

The Union Pacific Railroad crossing on FM 2787 will be closed through the day as concrete and limestone are placed in both lanes on the south side of the tracks. Traffic control will be set near the crossing. Motorists should plan to detour around the work zone on FM 139 or choose alternate routes.

Joaquin ISD Feeding Program Change for Memorial Day Week

May 18, 2020 - The Joaquin ISD feeding program pick up day will be changed to Tuesday for next week, May 26th, due to the holiday on Monday. For the month of June, the feeding program will continue to operate on the regularly scheduled pick up day of every Monday from 10:30am until 11:30am.

San Augustine Rural Water System Boil Water Notice Rescinded

The water on San Augustine Rural WSC no longer requires boiling.

May 18, 2020 - On May 11, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the San Augustine Rural Public Water System, #2030007, 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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