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.

Allen Reports on Disposal Site to County Commissioners, Challenges Railroad Commission for Answers

February 13, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners heard an update from Terry Allen on February 5, 2025 regarding the Texas Railroad Commission’s decision to permit the Paxton Waste Disposal site.

SC Commissioners Approve Truck Purchase for Precinct 3

February 11, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners decided to move forward with the purchase of a truck for Precinct 3 and approved one of the bids submitted during their January 27, 2025 meeting.

The commissioners considered the purchase of a new truck for Precinct 3, and after Commissioner Stevie Smith reviewed the two bids received, he concluded that Performance Truck out of Lufkin more readily adhered to the specifications the county requested bid met and could have the truck ready four months sooner than the other bidder.

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