Sheriff Reports Pleasant Turns Self In

August 7, 2024 - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department reported Pleasant has turned himself in as of August 7, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.

Commissioners Seek Quote on Courtroom Tech Upgrade; Excelsior ISD to Receive Donation

August 7, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners moved forward on seeking quotes for a proposal from District Attorney Karren Price during their July 24, 2024, meeting to upgrade the video system in the District Courtrooms for the benefit of jurors.

Precinct 3 County Road to Close for Railroad Repair

August 6, 2024 - A county road in precinct 3 is scheduled to be temporarily closed due to railroad work to be conducted August 8, 2024 per Stevie Smith, Commissioner Precinct 3.

Commissioner Smith states, County Road 3831 at U.S. Highway 84 will be closed Thursday morning for the railroad to repair the railroad crossing.

Work will start around 5am and will probably take five or six hours.

DPS Investigates Crash Incident on SH 87 at CR 4020

August 5, 2024 - Emergency personnel responded to crash incident on State Highway 87 North July 27, 2024, where one vehicle involved is reported to have fled the scene.

City of Joaquin Update on New Location, Online Payment System

August 5, 2024 - City of Joaquin offices have moved to 130 Steve Hughes Drive, Joaquin, Texas 75954. The office is between Ram House and the Fire Station.

Another change is the City of Joaquin has a new online payment system. Customers can look up their account, find out how much is owed, pay their bill, and sign up for auto pay. Go to: mypaystar.net/pay/cityofjoaquin. It is so much easier and faster than before.

Elections Administrator Addresses Incorrect Social Media Election Information

August 5, 2024 - Recently I saw the following post on social media: “… if you are checking in at the polls and they happen to write anything on your ballot before they give it to you, please request a new ballot. Your ballot could be disqualified if it is written on. Please be on the lookout for this type of behavior.”

I do not know about other states, but this is absolutely not true in Texas, per the Texas Election Code.

Gov. Abbott Approves Assistance for Shelby County Plus Four Additional Counties Following Hurricane Beryl

August 5, 2024 – Governor Greg Abbott announced that the federal government has updated the Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Beryl to include five additional Texas counties now eligible for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance program.

Commissioners Hear Accounting of ARPA Funds, Pay for Annex Repairs

August 4, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners heard an accounting of the American Rescue Plan Act expenditures and paid a final bill for work completed on the Courthouse Annex during their July 10, 2024 meeting.

Commissioners Increase Voting Machine Rental Fee, Precinct 2 Receives Donation

Hawkeye Hunting Club donated $5,000 to Precinct 2 for road improvement. Pictured are (from left) Allison Harbison, Shelby County Judge; Jason Wiebenga, Hawkeye Hunting Club General Manager; and Jimmy Lout, Commissioner Precinct 2.

FM 414 Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash with Injuries

July 30, 2024 - Emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle crash Friday, July 26, 2024, on FM 414.

When officer’s arrived, the truck involved was on the eastbound shoulder of the roadway.

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