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Sheriff's Department Arrests One on Murder Allegation

November 16, 2024 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed the arrest of Madisyn Ramsey, 18, of Tenaha on the charge of murder, felony 1, on November 13, 2024, in connection with the shooting death of Camo Morton, 17, of Timpson on July 27, 2023.

Jury Cancellation for 123rd Judicial District Court

November 14, 2024 - The jury that has been summoned for Monday, November 18, 2024 for the 123rd District Court Honorable LeAnn K. Rafferty, Judge presiding has been cancelled. All cases have been passed or settled.

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

Thank you,
Lori Oliver
District Clerk
Shelby County, Texas

County Road 4855 Open to General Traffic

November 14, 2024 - Commissioner Bellmyer reports the work on County Road 4855 has been complete and the roadway is now open to general traffic.

November 12, 2024 - Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4, announces the closure of County Road 4855 due to a culvert washout Friday, November 8.

The road is closed 1/2 mile off FM 1970 allowing for a turnaround and access is available off Rosehill Road.

CR 4855 is expected to be closed today November 12, 2024 and will hopefully re-open late November 13, 2024.

SC Commissioners Implement 2024 Budget Amendments, Line Item Transfers

November 13, 2024 - A number of line item transfers and budget amendments were accomplished through approval of the Shelby County Commissioners’ Court during their meeting held November 6, 2024.

Shelby County Reps Address TCJS Commission Due to Non-Compliance

November 12, 2024 - Representatives of Shelby County faced the Texas Commission on Jail Standards on November 7, 2024, for a hearing on the jail’s non-compliance designation.

The commission had a long agenda addressing issues with jails across the state, and Shelby County was just one of them.

Those present from Shelby County included Kevin Windham, Sheriff; Chad Hooper, Chief Deputy; Tiffany Ryals, Jail Administrator; Allison Harbison, Shelby County Judge; Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4; and Luciana Barr, Emergency Management Coordinator.

Paxton Water Supply Jackson Plant Issues Rescinds Boil Water Notice

November 6, 2024 - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Paxton WSC Jackson plant public water system, 2100031, to issue a Boil Water Notice on 10-30-2024, 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.

City of Joaquin Lifts Burn Ban

November 6, 2024 - City of Joaquin confirms it has lifted its burn ban, as of November 6, 2024.

October 17, 2024 - There is a Burn Ban for the City of Joaquin. No Outdoor Burning.

Jeremy Boyett
Fire Chief/Fire Marshal

City of Tenaha Lifts Burn Ban

November 6, 2024 - City of Tenaha confirms they have lifted their burn ban, as of November 6, 2024.

October 17, 2024 - City of Tenaha issued the following burn ban declaration on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

Declaration of Disaster and Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning

Whereas, The City of Tenaha 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

City of Center Lifts Burn Ban

November 6, 2024 - The city of Center is no longer under a burn ban as of November 6, 2024.

Keith Byndom
Center Fire Chief

October 18, 2024 - There is a Burn Ban for the City of Center. No Outdoor Burning.

Keith Byndom
Center Fire Chief

Shelby County Commissioners Rescind Burn Ban

November 6, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved rescinding the current burn ban during the November 6, 2024 meeting.

Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison encouraged that if members of the community decide to burn that they not just set fires and leave, but to monitor closely what they start.

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