Flat Fork Water Supply Rescinded Boil Water Notice for CR 3668

August 27, 2025 - On August 22, 2025 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Flat Fork Water Supply public water system, TX2100007, 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.

Choice Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

August 27, 2025 - Appendix C3: Boil Water Notice Rescinded 08/27/2025 ON 8/23/2025, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Choice public water system, 2100005 to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform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.

Nacogdoches Felon Guilty of Federal Drug Trafficking, Firearms Violations

August 26, 2025 - A Nacogdoches felon has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.

Jonathan McArthur Brewer, 55, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine before U.S. Magistrate Judge Christine L. Stetson on August 26, 2025.

Pope Takes Office as Constable Precinct 5

August 25, 2025 - John Pope was sworn in as Shelby county Constable Precinct 5 on Monday, August 25, 2025.

Constable Pope was sworn in by Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison in the Shelby County Commissioners courtroom.

Freightliner Overturns on FM 417

August 25, 2025 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a one-vehicle crash on Farm-to-Market Road 417, just east of Center, that occurred on Friday, August 22, 2025.

The preliminary crash investigation indicates that at approximately 4:10am, a 2017 Freightliner Cascadia driven by Gilberto Cardenas-Nava, 27, of Center, towing a 2007 Utility Trailer, was traveling east. It is reported that Cardenas-Nava failed to drive in a single lane, left the road to the right, and overturned.

Cardenas-Nava was not injured.

SC Grand Jury Delivers 21 Indictments

August 22, 2025 - A Shelby County Grand Jury delivered 21 indictments on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The grand jury was impaneled for the July 2025 term of the 123rd/273rd Judicial District Courts.

Robert Marcus McDonald was indicted for injury to a child, elderly individual or disabled individual, third degree felony. The indictment alleges, on February 28, 2025, McDonald caused bodily injury to Joseph Gennaro, an individual 65 years of age or older, by pulling him from a vehicle and punching him in the face. (123rd Judicial District Court)

Local Church Target of Shooting Incident; Sheriff's Department Seeks Help

Huxley Area Experiences 3.0 Magnitude Earthquake

August 21, 2025 - United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirms a 3.0 magnitude earthquake in the Huxley area August 21, 2025.

According to details from the USGS, the earthquake was approximately 9 km west of Huxley at a depth of 7.5 km and was at 4:09pm

FDA Advises Public Not to Eat, Sell, Serve Certain Imported Frozen Shrimp

August 20, 2025 - FDA Advises Public Not to Eat, Sell, or Serve Certain Imported Frozen Shrimp from an Indonesian Firm Frozen shrimp imported from PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati is in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

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Commissioners Appoint Pope Constable Precinct 5

John Pope (left) is seen seated beside Taylor Fanguy, Constable Precinct 4 (right).

August 20, 2025 - Following an executive session held during Shelby County Commissioners’ Court on August 20, 2025, John Pope was appointed Constable Precinct 5

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