Another Intersection Open on the Downtown Square

Corner of Tenaha Street and Nacogdoches is open.

Commissioners Award Over $19,000 in Capital Credits to SCCAC

December 8, 2020 - The Shelby County Commissioners awarded the dispersement of $19,032.19 in capital credits to the Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center (SCCAC) during their meeting held Wednesday, December 20, 2020.

Denise Merriman, SCCAC Executive Director, and Tanner Peace, SCCAC law enforcement representative, were present during the meeting to share information about the organization.

"This amount of money is something that we do not take lightly, that's crucial to be able to provide the services that we do provide," said Merriman.

Don't Be Fooled by Social Security Scam Callers!

December 2, 2020 - Shelby County Today has had reports from citizens of increased scam calls where the caller is claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. The caller is stating that your social security number has been compromised in an attempt of tricking you or bullying you into giving your personal information!

The Inspector General in December 2018 warned the public about fraudulent phone calls threatening arrest or legal action. The article provided advise regarding how to handle a scammer.

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TxDOT to Apply Brine in Anticipation of Continued Freezing Temps

December 1, 2020 - Crews will apply a brine mixture to elevated surfaces today in Nacogdoches and Shelby counties ahead of possible freezing temps and expected rain tonight.

Motorists should reduce speed and allow crews to work through these areas. Motorists should stay alert for possible icy patches on rural roads and reduce speed or avoid driving in severe winter weather conditions.

Visit drivetexas.org for a live look at statewide road conditions.

Be Prepared for Freezing Weather Overnight in Shelby County

November 30, 2020 - According to the National Weather Service weather forecast, temperatures tonight will be below freezing across the Shelby County area until around 9am Tuesday morning.

NWS Forecasts Sub-Freezing Temperatures Tonight

November 30, 2020 - On Monday, November 30th at 1:47pm, the National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA, issued a freeze warning in effect from Midnight tonight to 9am CST Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

Loop 500 Scene of Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash

November 25, 2020 - Loop 500 just east of U.S. 96 South was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Tuesday, November 24, 2020.

When emergency personnel arrived at the scene of the crash, they located a vehicle which had rolled and come to rest down a hill off the roadway.

Shelbyville VFD Fights Grass, Woods Fire on SH 147

November 25, 2020 - The Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at the 3000 block of State Highway 147 Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 5:40pm.

Tenaha Street in Center Scene of Two-Vehicle Collision

November 24, 2020 - Tenaha Street in Center was the scene of a two-vehicle collision Thursday, November 19, 2020.

When officers arrived at the scene, one vehicle remained in the roadway while the other involved was located in a private parking lot across from Henrietta Street.

COVID-19 Update for Shelby County: 14 New Cases, 4 New Deaths over 9 Days

November 22, 2020 - As of Sunday, November 22, 2020 the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reports Shelby County now has a cumulative case count of 597 for a total increase of 14 since November 13th. On Saturday, 7 new cases were reported for the largest single day increase since the last report.

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