SH 87 Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash with Fence

September 14, 2024 - State Highway 87 North was the scene of a single-vehicle crash near CR 1451 September 13, 2024.

Commissioners Learn of Continuing Struggle with RRC on Paxton Site

The Shelby County Commissioners held the inaugural meeting of the newly renovated Commissioner Courtroom on Wednesday September 4, 2024.

Texas Vehicle Inspection Changes Coming Soon

September 9, 2024 - New law eliminates most vehicle safety inspections

Beginning January 1, 2025, Texas vehicle owners will no longer be required to obtain a safety inspection prior to vehicle registration. House Bill 3297, passed during the 88th Legislature in 2023, abolishes the vehicle safety inspection program for non-commercial vehicles.

Commissioners Consider, Pay Courtroom Overage Expense

September 6, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners discussed the renovation of the second floor community room into a Commissioners' Courtroom and expenses that have far exceeded the original bid on the project during their meeting held Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

Commissioners Discuss Proposed Budget; Jackson Seeks Historical Marker

September 4, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners discussed the proposed budget for the county during their August 21, 2024, meeting in what developed into somewhat contentious debate. Discussion continued over issues with the jail and Delbert Jackson addressed the commissioners about his desire for a historical marker on the historic courthouse grounds.

Beware of Text Message Survey Appearing to be from City of Center

September 1, 2024 - Shelby County Today received a question from a viewer regarding a text message they received on their phone, “Dynata conducting a short survey on issues important to Center.”

The City of Center advises the survey isn’t from them.

Use caution when clicking on links from unknown sources because it could be a scam or an attempt to get personal information via phishing.

Burke Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

September 1, 2024 - James Alan Burke, Jr. was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment August 29, 2024, in the 273rd Judicial District Court with Judge James A. Payne, Jr presiding.

Weather Service Issues Special Statement for Strong Thunderstorms

August 29, 2024 - The National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA issued a special weather statement at 6:16pm on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Strong thunderstorms will impact western Webster, northwestern De Soto, northwestern Red River, Caddo, west central Bienville and Bossier parishes, eastern Marion, eastern Harrison, Panola, and north central Shelby counties through 7:15pm.

At 6:16 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Ringgold to near Center. Movement was north at 20 mph.

Shelby County Grand Jury Indicts 26 Cases

August 29, 2024 - A Shelby County Grand Jury handed down 26 indictments on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. The grand jury was impaneled for the July 2024 term of the 123rd/273rd Judicial District Courts.

DPS Troopers Respond to Multiple Crashes Monday

August 28, 2024 - Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers responded to several crashes during the morning of Monday, August 26, 2024.

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