May 6, 2026 - The Shelby County Commissioners decided to move forward on a window replacement project to the active Shelby County Courthouse, which has been in line for repair for a couple of years.

May 5, 2026 - Notice is hereby given that a Post-Election Hand Count Audit for the City of Timpson General Election will be conducted on May 11, 2026. 

The hand count will take place in the Timpson City Hall beginning at 9am.

Por la presente se notifica que se llevará a cabo una auditoría de recuento manual posterior a las elecciones para las Elecciones Generales de la Ciudad de Timpson el 11 de mayo de 2026.

El recuento manual tendrá lugar en el Ayuntamiento de Timpson, a partir de las 9am.

May 5, 2026 - Due to a broken water main the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Choice Water system, ID# 2100005 to notify customers that were without water 05/05/26 on CR 1008 and on HWY 96, North of CR 1008 also on FM 417 from hwy 96 to intersection of FM 2140. (anyone that was without water) to boil their water, prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions. 

May 2, 2026 - The May Uniform Election has closed for local non-county political subdivisions including City of Tenaha, City of Timpson, Shelbyville ISD, and Timpson ISD. Unofficial election results are as follows.

City of Tenaha

Mayor
O’Neal Jones — Early Total 42, Election Day Total 68, Total Votes 110 (Winner)
Lee Gibbs ——— Early Total 17, Election Day Total 29, Total Votes 46

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