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Republican Primary Runoff Election Polling Locations, Early Voting

May 9, 2018 - The Republican Primary Runoff Election is Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Below are the polling locations for each Precinct.

1N, 1SO, 1SE, 1SW (Center)
Voting Location: Church of Christ, 110 Hurst Street, Center, Texas 75935
Runoff Race: Justice of the Peace, Pct 1

1W (Center, Timpson, Tenaha)
Voting Location: JOI Ranch, 5198 FM 2026, Tenaha, Texas 75974
Runoff Race: Commissioner, Pct 4 and Justice of the Peace, Pct 1

City of Timpson Notice of Special Meeting, May 21st Agenda

May 21, 2018 - Notice is hereby given that a Special meeting of the governing body of the above named City will be held on the 21st day of May 2018 at 5:30 pm. at the City Hall, 456 Jacob Street, Timpson, Texas, at which time the following subjects will be considered, to-wit: 

1. Discuss and take action: The Council will discuss hiring a seasonal employee 40 hours a week to help while Henry Marx is out on Workman’s Comp. Note that this is only a seasonal job and there will be no benefits offered.

Presidential Proclamation Honoring Victims of Santa Fe Tragedy

May 19, 2018 - A Presidential Proclamation has been issued Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Santa Fe, Texas. 

All US Flags and those flying with are to be lowered to half-staff until Sunset on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.  If you have a flag that cannot be lowered, respect can be shown by tying a black ribbon or chord to the top of the staff.

Read the Proclamation

Harris Named Tenaha City Manager; Citizens Express Dismay Over Process

May 15, 2018 - Long-time city Alderman and Mayor Pro-Tem of Tenaha, Natalie Harris, was recently appointed to the position of City Manager for the City of Tenaha on Monday, April 30, 2018 during a regularly scheduled meeting at 4pm.

At the onset of the meeting, several community members took the opportunity to speak about items on the agenda up for consideration by the council. 

Patroon Community Scene of Fatal Crash

May 14, 2018 - Shelby County was the scene of a fatal crash early Saturday, May 12, 2018 in the Patroon Community involving a Cleburne woman.

Firemen from the Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department and Huxley Volunteer Fire Department were called to the scene, where they assisted.

According to to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas DPS Trooper Brent Murray investigated a one-vehicle crash on County Road 2798 about 10 miles south of Center.

Half-Staff Notice Peace Officer Memorial Day Tomorrow

May 14, 2018 - Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 is Peace Officer Memorial Day. The President has issued a proclamation ordering the flag of the United States be displayed at half-staff from sunup to sunset on this day. 

All flags flying with the US Flag should also be lowered. If you have an outside flag that can’t be lowered respect for the day can be shown by tying a black cord or ribbon to the top.

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