July 27, 2024 - Emergency responders were dispatched to a major two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 96 North just past SL 500 on July 26, 2024, at around 7am.

July 26, 2024 —Sabine and Shelby counties received $657,492 for county road improvement projects from timber sale profits on the Sabine National Forest through the Good Neighbor Authority partnership.

July 26, 2024 - While Shelby County remains under a flood advisory, FM 139 just south of State Highway 7 in the Joaquin area, and U.S. Highway 84 going through town are reported to both be flooded, as of 8am, July 26, 2024.

Travelers are encouraged to use extreme caution, slow down, and choose alternate routes.

July 25, 2024 - FM 139 near FM 2747 was the scene of a single-vehicle fatality crash July 25, 2024.

Emergency responders were dispatched to the location around 12-noon including law enforcement, fire department, and emergency medical services.

July 23, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners recognized $400,000 in interest to the budget during their meeting held June 26, 2024.

The commissioners considered a FY2024 budget amendment to recognize additional interest income and increase the courthouse repairs expense budget.

Clint Porterfield, County Auditor, outlined three projects that total around $350,000 in expense to the county.