Water Receding in Joaquin Area

April 15, 2024 - Flooding in the Joaquin area continues to be a struggle for residents and emergency personnel with areas like Sand Isle being under water Monday, April 15, 2024.

Election Administrator's Public Notice of Test of Automatic Tabulating Equipment

April 15, 2024 - Notice is hereby given that the automatic tabulating equipment that will be used in the May 2024 Cities and Schools Elections, held on May 4, 2024, will be tested on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 9am, in the Shelby County Clerk's office in Center, to ascertain that it will accurately count the votes cast for all offices and on all measures.

Aviso Público de Prueba de Equipos de Tabulación

Report Flood Damage Using iSTAT Through TDEM

April 13, 2024 - Following the flooding, 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.

Click here and then choose “April 8 – Ongoing Severe Weather Event” link to follow the self-explanatory prompts for reporting.

Joaquin Receives Influx of Emergency Support

April 12, 2024 - Emergency personnel and local government representatives are constantly preparing for the coming flood. The rise in water level the community is already contending with is a potential danger for anyone Friday, April 12, 2024, as the National Weather Service currently records the Sabine River water level in Logansport to be 32.94 ft as of 4:59pm.

Commissioners Work Crews Preparing for Weather Impact

April 12, 2024 - With projected flooding already impacting Shelby County, Commissioners and their work crews are out combating the elements April 12, 2024.

As water rises in the Joaquin area Stevie Smith, Commissioner Precinct 3, confirms County Roads 3605, 3620 and 3635 are impassable due to flooding.

More roads are likely to become affected.

Heavy Flooding Projected for Joaquin Area; Emergency, Local Officials Prepare

National Weather Service Hydrologic graph flood projection.

Tenaha ISD School District Board of Trustees Notice of Regular Meeting, April 16 Agendas

April 11, 2024 (Click here to view the Notice in PDF file) - Notice is hereby given that on April 16, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Tenaha Independent School District will hold a Regular Meeting at 3:30 pm in the Tenaha Independent School District Board Room, located at 185 Tiger Drive, Tenaha Texas. 75974. The subjects to be discussed are listed on the agenda, which is attached to and made a part of this notice.

County Judge Issues Disaster Declaration, Urges Resident Safety

April 10, 2024 - (Disaster Declaration) - To Shelby County Residents:

Sheriff Reports Arrest of Four Suspects in Theft Ring, Recovery of Over $150,000 in Stolen Property

April 10, 2024 - Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the arrest of four individuals linked to a theft ring in Shelby County.

Wind Advisory in Effect Through 7pm Thursday; Beware of Falling Trees

April 10, 2024 - At 2:51pm, the National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA states a Wind Advisory remains in effect from 7pm this evening to 7pm Thursday. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected in portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas.

From 7pm this evening to 7pm Thursday, gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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