County Commissioners Grant Funds to SCCAC

September 24, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners granted the Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center (SCCAC) with almost $13,000 in capital credits during the September 11, 2024 meeting, and moved forward in allowing the Sheriff's Department to seek bids on another new vehicle.

The commissioners considered the payment of Capital Credits in the amount of $12,815.27. Judge Allison Harbison stated the county received the check on the week before the meeting and the income needed to be recognized.

Sheriff's Department Confirms Shooting Incident, Names Deceased

September 24, 2024 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that a shooting incident took place on State Highway 87 North Monday, September 23, 2024.

Shelby County Today has learned Mangum Funeral Home transported one from the scene.

Nacogdoches County High-Speed Pursuit Ends South of Timpson

September 19, 2024 - Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Department deputies engaged in a high-speed chase Tuesday, September 17, 2024, which was finally brought to a halt in Shelby County.

Choice Water System Boil Water Notice for CR 1024

September 18, 2024 - Due to a loss of pressure due to repairing a leak, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Choice Water system, ID# 2100005 to notify customers that were without water September 18, 2024 on CR 1024, (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.

County Awards Raises, Adopts New Budget, Taxes

September 18, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners’ Court adopted a budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal year and new tax rate during their Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Budget Workshop providing raises for many.

U.S. Highway 96 Near FM 2026 Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

September 17, 2024 - U.S. Highway 96 just past FM 2026 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash in the vicinity of a school bus Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

Center Fire Department personnel were dispatched to the scene of the incident, as well as Center Police Department officers.

DPS Investigates Two-Vehicle Crash on U.S. Highway 84

September 17, 2024 - Emergency personnel were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, September 3, 2024, on U.S. Highway 84 west of Joaquin near CR 3801.

FEMA Reps Outreaching to Faith, Community Organizations

September 17, 2024 - Luciana Barr, Shelby County Emergency Management Coordinator, states FEMA representatives will be working the Shelby County area this week and possibly next week.

Bridge Closed on CR 2545 at Bayou Siepe for Replacement

September 17, 2024 - The Bridge on CR 2545 at Bayou Siepe is currently closed as work began September 16 for the TxDOT’s bridge replacement project.

Completion date will be released when it becomes available Motorists are urged to stay alert, please plan to take alternate route and obey all traffic control.

Alternate routes for CR 2545 are: (1) FM 2694 to FM 3471 (2) CR 2100 to CR 2625

SH 87 Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash with Fence

September 14, 2024 - State Highway 87 North was the scene of a single-vehicle crash near CR 1451 September 13, 2024.

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