February 17, 2026 - Early voting in the 2026 March 3rd Primary Elections began at 7am on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Links to sample ballots, polling locations, and early voting schedule are below.
March 2, 2026 - Due to a leak on the main, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the FIVE WAY Water system, ID# 2100008 to notify customers that were without water March 2, 2026 from James community toward Center all county roads off of HWY 7 and 699 area (anyone without water) to boil their water, prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.
March 2, 2026 - Commissioner PCT 2 has announced that will be a scheduled control burn in the area of Patroon and East Liberty (CR 2865) today Monday, March 2nd. The scheduled burn should begin around 10:30am and continue throughout the day. Please use caution if you should be traveling within this area today.
February 28, 2026 - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Center public water system, Tx2100001, to issue a Boil Water Notice on February 26, 2026, 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.
February 27, 2026 - A man has been arrested following at least two reported disturbances in Shelby County alleged to have occurred on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
February 26, 2026 - A Shelby County Grand Jury delivered seven indictments, on Monday, February 23, 2026. The grand jury was impaneled for the January 2026 term of the 273rd Judicial District Court.
February 26, 2026 - (Order) - WHEREAS, the County of Shelby is under imminent threat of severe damage, injury of loss of life or property resulting from the threat of wildfires due to extremely dry grassland fuel, drought and other weather-related conditions; and
February 25, 2026 - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Choice public water system, 2100005 to issue a Boil Water Notice on February 19, 2026, 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.
February 25, 2026 - Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison stated during Commissioners' Court February 25, 2026, that she would be implementing a burn ban on the day of the meeting.