August 3, 2023 - The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) held a meeting on the morning of August 3, 2023, and Shelby County Jail was included in their agenda for discussion with Shelby County officials available to offer updates on their progress.

Due to non-compliance Shelby County has been working since March to rectify an issue on cell checks. The commission stated the county has made substantial progress in their effort to correct the issues.

August 2, 2023 — Texas A&M Forest Service warns of increased wildfire danger, as high temperatures and dry conditions continue to impact the state.

“Since mid-July, wildfire activity has increased substantially across Texas due to expanding drought conditions,” said Wes Moorehead, Texas A&M Forest Service Fire Chief. “Over the past two weeks, state and local firefighters have responded to 280 wildfires that burned almost 10,000 acres.”

July 31, 2023 - State Highway 87 South near CR 2124 was the scene of a major crash involving a truck tractor and a house.

Emergency responders hurried to the scene of the crash incident Monday, July 31, 2023, at around 10:10am.

July 27, 2023 - Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department (JVFD) responded to a dual house fire on July 26, 2023, on CR 3689 at around 7:30pm.

When fire personnel arrived at the scene of the fire, one mobile home was fully involved in fire and surrounding woods had also caught on fire.