Fire Departments Prevent Total Loss of Residence on CR 1005

November 20, 2017 - County Road 1005 was the location of a house fire at 2:16pm November 13, 2017 where two fire departments joined forces in attempts to save the residence.

Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department Fights House Fire on SH 87

November 20, 2017 - The Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on State Highway 87 just south of County Road 2110 (Cannon Cemetery Road) November 12, 2017 at 10:01pm.

Firemen Fight Fire on CR 2230

November 20, 2017 - The Center Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire in the 500 block of CR 2230 (Neuville Road) on November 10, 2017 at 12:51pm.

Joaquin VFD Responds to Grass Fire; Advises Be Aware of Wind Conditions

DeSoto Parish Crime Stoppers Felon of the Week

November 13, 2017 - DeSoto Parish Crime Stoppers Felon of the Week Program is asking for the public’s help in locating/identifying suspect(s) wanted from DeSoto Parish Area.

Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 59 Claims Life of Timpson Man

November 10, 2017 - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers investigated this morning a two vehicle fatal crash on US 59, about two miles north of Timpson.

Moving Truck Crashes Into Housing Authority Office

November 9, 2017 - Residents at Southwood Apartments Center Housing Authority received a loud awakening Thursday, November 9, 2017 when a moving truck plowed into the main office of the facility.

Commissioners Carry $1,339,330.70 in Cash Balances Forward to 2018 Budget; County Seeks Faster Internet

November 8, 2017 - The Shelby County Commissioners met November 1, 2017 and collectively carried forward $1,339,330.70 in monies from their 2017 budgets.

Each of the commissioners had a cash balance remaining in their budgets at the end of the budget year and there are options on what can be done with that money.

Tenaha City Council Hires Police Chief

November 8, 2017 - The Tenaha City Council held a meeting Monday, November 6, 2017 to consider applications for the position of police chief, and they have chosen a candidate.

Following closed session, the council returned to open session and made a motion they had chosen a candidate to be revealed at a later date.

Shelby County Today contacted Natalie Harris, Mayor Pro Tem, and she announced the candidate which they have chosen is Jeremy H. Pope.

Shelby County Election Results for Texas Constitutional Amendments

November 7, 2017 (Local results by precinct)- Shelby County unofficial election results for November 7, 2017 Texas Constitutional Amendments ended with all seven propositions passing. Of the 14,922 registered voters in Shelby County, only 770 ballots were cast. As of 9:32pm, statewide election results show all propositions passing. (Election Night Returns Link)

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