SH 87 South Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash (Update)

Shelby County Grand Jury Indicts 26 Cases

June 7, 2024 - A Shelby County Grand Jury handed down 26 indictments on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. The grand jury was impaneled for the January 2024 term of the 123rd/273rd Judicial District Courts.

Caution Advised on CR 1090 Due to Flood Damage

June 7, 2024 - County Road 1090 in Precinct 1 has received considerable damage to a bridge as a result of recent flooding.

Commissioners Ratify Declaration of Disaster; Judge Encourage Patience

June 7, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners agreed during their Friday, June 7, 2024 meeting at 9am to ratify the Declaration of Disaster Judge Allison Harbison put in place on June 2, 2024.

N.E.W. Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

The water on N.E.W. WSC no longer requires boiling.

June 6, 2024 - On May 31, 2024, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the N.E.W. Water Supply, #2030034, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

SWEPCO Updates Estimated Time of Restoration

June 5, 2024 - Estimated time of restoration Learn more about our restoration process.

Due to the weather impacts, SWEPCO has released NEW estimated restoration times for 95 percent of all customers in these areas, weather permitting. However, power could be restored sooner.

Judge Harbison Issues Disaster Declaration for Shelby County

June 5, 2024 - Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison has issued a Declaration of Disaster for Shelby County as of June 2, 2024, and the Shelby County Commissioners are now slated to consider ratifying this decision at their Emergency Meeting scheduled for Friday, June 7, 2024.

Commissioner McSwain Announces Road Closure Due to Washout

June 3, 2024 - Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, announces CR 1011 is closed down from the intersection of CR 1017 Monday, June 3, 2024.

The road is completely washed out, and will be closed for an unknown time due to numerous major problems.

McSwain Announces CR 1289 Closed Due to Damage

June 5, 2024 - Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, announces CR 1289 is closed due to a washout on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

For everyone’s safety, drivers are encouraged to choose an alternate route as this one is unavailable and is not safe.

CR 1440 Bridge Closed Due to Damage

June 4, 2024 - Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, state the bridge on CR 1440 off FM 138 is closed to through traffic due to a washout on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

For everyone’s safety, drivers are encouraged to choose an alternate route as this one is unavailable.

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