Commissioners Allow Purchase of New Constable Truck; Get Meeting Tablets

February 25, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved the purchase of a truck for the Precinct 5 deputy constable during their meeting held February 12, 2025.

After discussion, Commissioner Tom Bellmyer moved to purchase a Ford pickup truck presented by Constable Josh Tipton in the amount of $47,298.16 from Center Motor Company. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Shannon Metcalf.

SL 500, SH 7 East Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

February 24, 2025 - State Loop 500 at the intersection with State Highway 7 East (SH7) East was the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

When officers arrived at the scene, both vehicles involved were located in the middle of the roadway.

Hurst Street Herders Coax 'B-a-a-a-d' Actors to Safety

To claim these goats, the owners can contact Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputy Roy Bailey at 936-598-5600.

DPS Recognizes Shelby County Trooper for Life Saving Efforts

Austin Street Side of Center Square Under Repair

February 19, 2025 - Austin Street in Center on the square is closed for repair. Drivers should be aware, as of 3:38pm Wednesday, work is in progress and a detour may be necessary.

Cold Weather Advisory In Effect Until 10am Thursday

Very cold temperatures will combine with northerly winds tonight to produce bitterly cold wind chills through Thursday morning.

U.S. Highway 59 Outside Tenaha Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

February 17, 2025 - The Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers investigated a crash incident on U.S. Highway 59 just outside of Tenaha near CR 4643 on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

Both drivers involved in the incident were transported to hospitals in Nacogdoches and Tyler for treatment of their injuries.

NWS Storm Prediction Center Advises Tornado Watch Until 10pm

February 15, 2025 - The National Weather Service, Shreveport LA, issued a Tornado Watch at 4pm on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The NWS Storm Prediction Center, Norman OK advises Tornado Watch 8 is in effect until 10pm for the following counties in Texas: Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby.

Special Weather Statement for Thunderstorms until 5:15pm

February 15, 2025 - Special Weather Statement was issued by the National Weather Service, Shreveport LA at 4:23pm, Saturday, February 15, 2025.

A line of strong thunderstorms will impact southeastern Nacogdoches, southeastern Angelina, northwestern Sabine, San Augustine and Shelby Counties and northwestern Sabine and southwestern De Soto parishes until 5:15pm.

District Begins Treating Roads Ahead of Freezing Weather

February 14, 2025 – Crews are scheduled to begin Monday, February 17, to pre-treat major roadways through the Lufkin District, with maintenance crews beginning shift work to monitor the roadways through Tuesday night.

A brine treatment discourages precipitation from freezing and sticking to pavement, and will be applied to US 59 and other major roadways, major structures, bridges, and overpasses.

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