Jury Cancelation for Monday, November 7

November 2, 2016 - The jury that has been summoned for Monday, November 7, 2016 for the 123rd District Court Honorable Charles C. "Brick" Dickerson presiding has been cancelled due to the scheduled cases being resolved or passed.

Anyone receiving a summons for that day is released from jury service until they receive a future summons.

Two Taken to Hospital From Single-Vehicle Crash on FM 947

November 1, 2016 - FM 947 two and a half miles outside of Tenaha was the scene of a single-vehicle rollover from which two people involved were taken to the hospital.

Tenaha Council Appoints Swint Municipal Court Judge, Gray Deputy City Marshal

Elizabeth Swint (left) is seen with Mayor Carl Jernigan (right) following her approval by the Tenaha City Council as the new Municipal Court Judge.

Shelby County Law Enforcement Assist SA Officers in High-Speed Chase

October 31, 2016 - Law enforcement from Shelby County joined in on a high-speed chase that began in San Augustine County Saturday, October 29, 201.

As the chase closed in on Center, Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies, Center Police Department officers and Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers were ready.

County Road 4694 Scene of Vehicle, Tree Collision

October 30, 2016 - Emergency personnel from Timpson and Texas Department of Public Safety units responded to County Road 4694 for a major crash on Sunday, October 30, 2016.

Shelby County Burn Ban Continues Through Weekend

October 28, 2016 - Shelby County is under a burn ban per an order by County Judge Allison Harbison which was put into effect on October 24, 2016.

As a result, all outdoor burning is prohibited in unincorporated areas of Shelby County aside from any burning which may be carried out by federally certified agencies.

AG Paxton Issues Warning on Decorative Contact Lenses for Halloween

October 26, 2016 - AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today cautioned consumers about the dangers of wearing decorative contact lenses for Halloween costuming or cosmetic reasons. The decorative lenses, also marketed as “costume,” “fashion” or “colored” lenses, pose potential serious risks to eye health, including infections and loss of vision.

Before buying decorative lenses, the attorney general’s Consumer Protection Division (CPD) recommends the following precautions:

Shelby County Residents Voice Concerns Over Earthquakes on Horizon

October 24, 2016 - Shirley Shofner, Center resident, addressed the commissioners on what the county's response or action might be concerning problems encountered in the Timpson area with earthquakes in recent years and the possibility of it happening again in the future.

County Authorizes Veterans Assistance Program; Takes No Action on Drug, Alcohol Testing Against Federal Law

October 24, 2016 - Shelby County Commissioners held a regular meeting on Monday, October 10, 2016 in the Courthouse to tend to county business. Judge Allison Harbison welcomed everyone and opened the meeting.

DPS Investigates Major Crash on SH 87 (Update)

October 21, 2016 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is investigating a major crash which occurred on State Highway 87 South Friday, October 21, 2016.

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