July 19, 2019 - Motorists will likely encounter a work zone or road closure as work continues in many areas. While work schedules are likely to change in inclement weather, plans for construction and maintenance of roadways extend throughout the nine-county Lufkin District.

Motorists are urged to reduce speed through a work zone, obey the Move Over, Slow Down law and stay alert for workers and moving equipment through work zones. Project updates and plans for the week of July 22-26 include:

Angelina County

July 18, 2019 - Work is expected to begin Monday, July 22, in Shelby County that will require lane closures at an intersection through August 9, weather permitting.

SH 87 at SL 500 in Center will have lane closures and delays as parts of the intersection are milled and repairs are made to the base of the roadway. A hot mix overlay will be applied to the intersection to complete the surface. Intermittent lane closures are expected throughout the project until completion.

EHF Announces $17 Million Investment to Strengthen Health System, Community-based Clinics

July 15, 2019 - Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) has awarded $17 million in grants to help community-based clinics provide a wider range of health services and go beyond the doctor’s office to address underlying causes of poor health.

Included in these grants was a $300,000 grant to HOPE Community Medicine in Center, Texas to expand access for behavioral health and women’s health services in Shelby and San Augustine counties.

July 12, 2019 - One of two men involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash south of Shelbyville has been life-flighted by helicopter for treatment of his injuries.

July 10, 2019 - A former Shelby County Deputy District Clerk has been arrested on charges of tampering with government records, misdemeanor a, following an investigation by the Texas Rangers.