August 27, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners were updated Judge Allison Harbison on the non-compliance designation of the Shelby County Jail applied by the Texas Commission of Jail Standards during the Commissioners' Court Reports portion of their meeting August 14, 2024.
August 27, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners were informed of potential tax rates during their August 7, 2024 meeting by the Tax Assessor-Collector.
Debora Riley, Shelby County Tax Assessor-Collector, submitted calculated tax rates for the commissioners to consider. (Click here for - Shelby County 2024 Adopted)
August 27, 2024 – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and incorporated areas of Shelby County, Texas.
Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the appeal and comment periods for the maps.
August 21, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners were informed of a contract from a company to digitize voter registration records during there July 31, 2024 meeting.
Nancy Adams, Shelby County Elections Administrator, presented a contract to the commissioners from Vista Solutions to digitize voter registration records at an initial cost of $6,750 for installation, setup, and licensing. This also would have a $2,500 annual fee for subscription and licensing.
August 18, 2024 - FM 2026 near CR 4299 was the location of a two-vehicle crash Wednesday, August 14, 2024, involving a passenger car and a pickup truck pulling a trailer.