County Notice Regarding County Dumpsters

July 11, 2024 - Solid Waste Dumpsters are available in each Precinct within Shelby County. This service is provided free to the residents in each Precinct as a courtesy. However, it has come to our attention that restricted items are being placed in the dumpsters. Restricted items consist of personal household trash, tires, paint, oil, and batteries.

The improper use of the dumpsters leads to problems with hazardous waste and excessive waste. If the problems keep occurring, we will have no choice but to discontinue this service to the residents in each Precinct.

Sheriff's Department Locates Bergeaux

July 11, 2024 - (Update - 11:52am): The Shelby County Sheriff's Department reports Bergeaux has been located.

Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Amos Bergeaux, 50, of Joaquin.

Governor Abbott Announces 67 Counties Approved For Major Disaster Declaration

July 10, 2024 - Governor Greg Abbott announced today that 67 Texas counties have been approved for federal disaster assistance as part of a Major Disaster Declaration approved by the President following impacts to the state from Hurricane Beryl.

Commissioner Smith Reports CR 3129 Reopens to Thru Traffic

Updated 5:32pm: Commissioner Smith reports CR 3129 has been cleared and is back open to traffic.

July 9, 2024 - Stevie Smith, Commissioner Precinct 4, states County Road 3129 is closed to thru traffic July 9, 2024.

This is due to multiple trees across the road one mile past north Jericho church.

Center PD Traffic Stop Nets Arrest on Narcotic Charges, Warrants

Declaration Of Disaster Following Tropical Storm Beryl

July 10, 2024 - WHEREAS, the County of Shelby, Texas, has suffered from severe storms, tornados, and high winds that occurred prior to and on this the 8th day of July, 2024. The severe weather conditions have caused extensive damage to public, private, and commercial property, disruption of utility services, and endangerment of health and safety of the residents of Shelby County and Cities within the disaster area.

Hurst, Roughrider Drive Intersection Scene of Major Crash Incidents; Traffic Lights Working (Update: 12:15pm)

SWEPCO crew seen above set up at the intersection of Hurst Street and Roughrider Drive.

Center PD Issues Statement on Hurst St., Roughrider Drive Traffic Light

July 9, 2024 - After dealing with the constant flow of traffic on Hurst Street in Center and the increased danger of traffic incidents, the Center Police Department has issued a statement the evening of July 9, 2024.

The Center Police Department is aware of the traffic light at Hurst St. and Roughrider Drive that is currently not working. They have relayed the information to TxDOT.

Hurst St. is a U.S. Highway and TxDOT has jurisdiction over the traffic lighting.

TDEM Offers iStat Damage Reporting for July 7-8 Weather Incident

July 9, 2024 - Following the storm which entered Shelby County July 7-8, 2024, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is encouraging those who may have damage to utilize the TDEM Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) to submit damages incurred by your Residence or Business property.

DETEC Tuesday Morning Update

July 9, 2024 - Overnight/early Tuesday morning, power was restored to many of our substations. At this time, power remains out to our Martinsville, Hilltop (Shelby County, south of Center), Hemphill, Six Mile, Holly (San Augustine County), Pendleton and Black Ankle substations from the power supplier. No estimated time of restoral has been provided for these areas. In the interim, crews have been working on storm damage across the system. Approximately 75 extra hands are in route to assist with power restoration.

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