Louisiana Felon Sentenced to Federal Prison for Shelby County Firearms Violation

July 1, 2025 - A Bourg, Louisiana man has been sentenced for illegally possessing a firearm in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.

Brad Michael Broussard, 44, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone on July 1, 2025.

Tenaha City Council Terminates Chief Metcalf's Employment

July 1, 2025 - The Tenaha City Council approved the termination of Police Chief Jacob Metcalf during their meeting held June 23, 2025.

City of Tenaha Rescinds Boil Water Notice

June 27, 2025 - Boil Water Notice Rescinded

On June 18, 2025, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Tenaha public water system, PWS ID NO. 2100002, 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 to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

CR 4098 Reopens After Bridge Project (Update - June 27)

June 27, 2025 - Commissioner Bellmyer reports that CR 4098 is now open to traffic and anyone that needs to travel on it as of 3:30pm Friday, June 27, 2025.

There remains three to four hours of cleanup to accomplish on Monday.

June 24, 2025 - A section of CR 4098 will be closed in Precinct 4 starting at 7am on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4, announces the closure on CR 4098 starting at the intersection of CR 4789 and continuing south for a 1/2 mile to the Holloway chicken farm.

U.S. 96 South at FM 417 Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

June 24, 2025 - U.S. Highway 96 South at FM 417 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash involving a truck tractor and a pickup truck on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service

Jun 24 2025 - A strong thunderstorm will impact southwestern Panola, southeastern Rusk, northern Nacogdoches, northwestern Shelby and east central Cherokee counties through 7:45pm.

At 7:03 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Garrison, or 15 miles northeast of Nacogdoches, moving northwest at
30 mph.

SC Grand Jury Indicts Four Cases Including One For Murder

June 24, 2025 - A Shelby County Grand Jury delivered four indictments on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The grand jury was impaneled for the June 2025 term of the 123rd/273rd Judicial District Courts.

City of Joaquin Notice of Water, Gas Rate Increase Effective Aug. 1

June 24, 2025 - Following much discussion and careful consideration, the City of Joaquin City Council Members voted to approve an increase to the City’s Water, Sewer, and Gas Rates at the June 17, 2025, City Council Meeting.

The City Council is deeply committed to managing costs and maintaining operations while upholding its commitment to a sustainable future. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing reliable and sustainable services, we periodically review our rates to ensure they align with the cost of delivering utilities to your home and/or business.

SH7, CR 3001 Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash

Shelby County Courthouse, County Offices Closed Due to Power Outage

June 20, 2025 - Due to a power outage in Center, the Shelby County Courthouse and County Offices closed at noon on Friday, June 20, 2025. All offices will reopen on Monday, June 23rd with regular business hours. Courthouse regular business hours are 8am to 4:30pm.

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