March 12, 2016 - (Toledo Bend Reservoir) Spillway releases from the Toledo Bend Reservoir are continuing to be reduced as lake levels lower in the aftermath of the major rain event which dropped 18 inches of water directly over Toledo Bend. Toledo Bend Reservoir, operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas and the Sabine River Authority, State of Louisiana reached a record level high of 174.36 feet mean sea level (msl) at 6:00 a.m. on March 10, 2016 due to the rainfall event. The current gauge reading at 2:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon is 173.23 feet msl.

March 11, 2016 - As previously reported, Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison has issued a mandatory evacuation for all residents living on the Sabine River and Toledo Bend Lake within Shelby County. This mandatory evacuation is to ensure the safety of residents that may be affected by flooding caused by recent heavy rainfalls and is also meant to help protect first responders who may have to perform extreme measures to rescue individuals who choose not to evacuate.

March 11, 2016 - It has come to our attention that many political candidate signs are missing. The public is reminded that it is a State Felony to unlawfully remove a political sign. There are several runoff elections, so it is appropriate for some signs to still be displayed.

Shelby County Today was informed several political signs have been stolen recently. A $500 reward is being offered for information leading to the recovery of these stolen campaign signs, and the identity of the person who unlawfully removed the signs from private property.

March 11, 2016 - Notice is hereby given that a Regular meeting of the Governing Body of the Shelby County Commissioners' Court will be held on the 14th day of March, 2016 at 9:30a.m. in the Courtroom of the Shelby County Courthouse at 200 San Augustine Street, Center, Shelby County, Texas to deliberate and consider action on the following items:

1. Approve the minutes of the February 9, 2016 Regular Meeting, and the February 23, 2016, Special Meeting of the Shelby County Commissioners' Court.

2. Approve and pay monthly expenses.

March 10, 2016 - The outside east and westbound lanes of SH 7, about 5 miles west of Center will be narrowed to one lane after flooding caused the roadway to separate. Utility workers are in the area after a gas line ruptured when the pavement separated.