SCSO Investigates Structure Fire, Releases Name of Victim

November 18, 2019 - On November 17, 2019, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded to a structure fire on County Road 4084 off FM 415. The first deputy on scene arrived to find a house that was burned completely down. The callers advised they were told that the house next to their land had burned sometime during the night. The house, which is used as a camp house, is in a remote location on this county road.

Results of First Week of Filing for Place on 2020 Primary Ballot

November 18, 2019 - The first week of filing for a place on the 2020 Primary Ballot has yielded the below list of candidates who have filed to run for Shelby County offices. Three more weeks remain until the filing deadline of Monday, December 9, 2019 at 6pm arrives.

SCSO Asking for Public Assistance Locating Missing Man (Updated)

2002 White Chevrolet Extended Cab Pickup with TX plate LP1JT203

Jury Cancelation for 123rd Judicial District Court

November 16, 2019 - The Jury that was summoned for Monday, November 18, 2019, for the 123rd Judicial District Court, Honorable LeAnn K. Rafferty, presiding, has been cancelled.

All cases scheduled have been resolved or passed.

Anyone receiving a jury summons for this day is released until they receive a future summons.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Lori Oliver
District Clerk

U.S. Highway 59, 84 Intersection Scene of Major Two-Vehicle Crash

November 14, 2019 - U.S. Highway 59 in Timpson was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

General Filings for Democrat Party Going on Now for 2020 Primaries

November 14, 2019 - General filings began on November 9, 2019. Precinct chairs started on September 10th. Candidates for County Chairman or any other position on the ballot who would like to file for the 2020 Primaries, may contact Patsy Handy, Shelby County Chair for the Democratic Party, at 936-657-5018 for filing applications. You may also text Patsy at 936-368-2645.

Construction at the Intersection of Field Street, San Augustine Street

November 13, 2019 - Construction is happening at the entrance to Field Street off of San Augustine Street as crews work repairing Field Street at the intersection.

To visit the Shelby County Today office, a detour route from San Augustine Street is to turn down Houston Street beside the Wayne Christian Financial office, make a right onto Baldwin Street, and then a right onto Field Street.

Be alert if traveling through the area and always watch out for construction workers.

Boil Water Notice for Denning Rural Water Supply Rescinded

November 13, 2019 - The water on Denning Rural Water Supply no longer requires boiling.

On November 6, 2019, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Denning Rural Water Supply, #2030004, 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 use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Emergency Personnel Respond to Single-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 59

November 11, 2019 - Emergency crews were dispatched to U.S. Highway 59 North just outside of Timpson Sunday, November 10, 2019, in response to a single-vehicle rollover crash.

SCSO Seeking Information Regarding Homicide

November 11, 2019 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding an individual lying on the side of the roadway on County Road 2020 on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at approximately 11pm. Officers responded to the location and found a deceased male subject. Investigators with the SCSO responded and along with deputies, processed the crime scene.

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