April 17, 2026 - The U.S. Attorney’s office has reported the sentencing of a Houston man to Federal prison for his involvement in a “Hook and Chain” crime spree in at least two states.

According to details in a press release Cody “break da bank cobo” Williams, 27, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank theft and was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Sean D. Jordan on April 15, 2026. Williams was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $71,639.

April 16, 2026 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Angelina Sabine Ranger District will be conducting a controlled burn today, April 16, 2026, starting at 11am in San Augustine County at Black Ankle.

April 14, 2026 - The commissioners were presented with a proclamation for April as Child Abuse Awareness Month in Shelby County during their April 1, 2026, meeting and they were addressed by Collin Mathews, Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center Board President.

April 13, 2026 - Center Fire Department fought a tree house fire at a residence at the intersection of Crockett and Thomas Streets in Center on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

April 13, 2026 - The reconstruction phase of the customer and employee front parking lots of the Shelby County Courthouse at 200 San Augustine Street will begin today, April 13th.

The front customer parking lot will be limited during this time. However, there is additional parking in the parking lot behind the Courthouse.

We ask for your patience and understanding during the time of reconstruction which will better serve our customers and overall community.