June 18, 2025 - A power outage occurred in Center around 9:20am Wednesday, June 18. Swepco reports 2,998 customers are out of power and gave an estimated restoration time orginally of 1:30pm. As of 9:42am, restoration for all customers has been moved to 2pm.
June 17, 2025 - The Shelby County Clerk’s Office is proud to announce the launch of Property Fraud Alert, a free notification service to help notify citizens against potential property fraud. This service will be available to all Shelby County residents starting soon.
Property fraud, often referred to as "house stealing," is a growing issue nationwide. Fraudsters use stolen identities to file fake deeds or other legal documents, making it appear as though they own a property. This can result in devastating financial and legal consequences for property owners.
June 16, 2025 - Tenaha City Council met Monday, June 16, 2025, and following executive session put Police Chief Jake Metcalf on suspension until after July 1, 2025.
June 13, 2025 - University Interscholastic League (UIL) updated their Lone Star Cup standings today, June 13 and Shelbyville ISD is in first place for the win!
Four updates are published with the fourth and final being done June 13 which adds the Softball and Baseball results and they brought Shelbyville ISD up to 63 total points and 1st place for the State in AA. Standings become final July 1, 2025.
Second place is Shiner ISD with 58 points and Ganado came in third with 56 points.
June 12, 2025 - Axley & Rode, LLP presented the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Financial report during the Shelby County Commissioners May 28, 2025, special meeting.
June 11, 2025 - Strong thunderstorms will impact southwestern De Soto, Southwestern Natchitoches, and Sabine Parishes. Shelby, northeastern San Augustine and Sabine Counties through 3:30pm CDT.
At 2:31pm CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Center to near Mayflower. Movement was
northeast at 50 mph.
June 11, 2025 - Shelby County roadways became particularly hazardous as evidenced by two crashes that took place Sunday, June 8, 2025, within minutes of one another.
June 11, 2025 – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Shelby County, Texas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.