News

Outside Auditor Presents Report to Commissioners; County Commits $2 Million to Historic Courthouse Grant

June 12, 2025 - Axley & Rode, LLP presented the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Financial report during the Shelby County Commissioners May 28, 2025, special meeting.

National Weather Service Issues Special Weather Statement

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.

Two Crash Incidents Occur During Hazardous Storm

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.

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Shelby County, Texas

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.

TxDMV Announces Plate Expectations: Your New Ride with Plates Supplied

Texas flips the script to reduce fraud and improve customer service

Shelby County Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch

June 8, 2025 - Severe Thunderstorm Watch outline update for WS 397 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman, OK 5:05pm CDT Sun Jun 8 2025.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 397 is in effect until 9pm CDT for the following locations:

FM 2913 Scene of Poultry Hauler Rollover

June 4, 2025 - Emergency responders were dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover crash on FM 2913 Wednesday, June 4, 2025, involving a truck tractor hauling poultry.

When emergency crews arrived, the truck that was hauling poultry for Pilgrim’s Pride was off the roadway and on its side.

County Refunds Taxes to Tyson Foods

June 2, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved paying property tax refunds ion lawsuits to Tyson on the amount of $35,224.71 during their Wednesday, May 21, 2025 meeting.

Sinkhole Appears on FM 414 Near Pipeline Project

June 2, 2025 - FM 414 is the location of a sinkhole in the roadway on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Center Fire Department personnel were dispatched to the location near CR 3080 at around 10:50am.

David's Daily Devotion for June 2

June 2, 2025 - Good Morning! It’s Monday, June 2.

Shelby County Today

Menu