Flooding Alerts (Updated 7:17pm) (Video)

June 22, 2017 - Flooding alerts (Updated)

DPS Reports Two Recent Major Crashes on Shelby County Roads

Vehicle in Wrong Lane Causes Single-Vehicle Crash Outside Tenaha

June 22, 2017 - A vehicle crash just west of Tenaha on Friday, June 16 was reported by the driver to have been caused by another vehicle traveling in the wrong lane.

Center Woman Loses Life in James Community Crash

June 22, 2017 - Emergency personnel were dispatched to the scene of a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 7 in the James Community which resulted in the death of a Center woman early Thursday, June 22, 2017.

NWS Flood Watch Update as of 2:57pm Wednesday

2:57pm CDT Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Forest Service Recreation Areas Closed in Preparation for Flooding from Tropical Storm Cindy

June 21, 2017 - The U.S. Forest Service is temporarily closing all recreation areas in the Angelina and Sabine National Forests as a safety precaution due to expected severe flooding from Tropical Storm Cindy.

All recreation areas and trails will be closed for the duration of the storm.

“Weather forecasters are predicting severe flooding and possible rainfall up to 10 to15 inches in some areas,” said Forest Supervisor Eddie Taylor.

Shelby County Emergency Management Issues Disaster Preparedness Recommendations

June 21, 2017 - From the Shelby County Office of Emergency Management:

With the impending landfall of Tropical Storm Cindy, we are reminded of how important it is to be prepared for any type of disaster. There’s no time like the present to organize an Emergency Preparedness Kit for your home that could be utilized during weather related and non-weather related disasters.

NWS Issues Flood Watch Starting Wednesday

1:45pm CDT Tuesday, Jun 20 2017

June 20, 2017 - A Flash Flood Watch has been posted for the southern half of Northeast Texas and all of Northern Louisiana beginning at 7pm Wednesday and continuing through 7am Friday. (Click image to visit the National Hurricane Center)

Forfeiture Funds to Be Used for Purchase of Constable 4 Equipment

June 19, 2017 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved the purchase of camera equipment needed for the Constable Precinct 4 office by way of the combination of forfeiture funds from the District Attorney's Office and Constable's office.