July 27, 2023 - Law enforcement officials are investigating a shooting incident that took place around 1:40pm Thursday, July 27, 2023, in the Timpson area.

July 26, 2023 - County Road 2050 was the scene of a dual house fire Sunday, July 23, 2023, which was responded to by two fire departments and the Texas Forest Service.

July 22, 2023 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Sabine Parish in northwestern Louisiana, Southeastern Shelby County in eastern Texas, Northeastern Sabine County in eastern Texas until 6pm CDT.

At 4:55pm CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles west of Zwolle, or 24 miles southeast of Center, moving east at 15 mph.

Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

Source: Radar indicated.

Impact: Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

July 21, 2023 - Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison has placed Shelby County under a burn ban as of today, July 21, 2023. 

The declaration reads as follows:

WHEREAS, the County of Shelly is under imminent threat of severe damage, injury of loss of life or property resulting from the threat of wildfires due to extremely dry grassland fuel, drought and other weather-related conditions; and

July 20, 2023 - The Shelby County Commissioners discussed the purchase of vehicles for several of the county constables during their meeting July 12, 2023.

Taylor Fanguy, Constable Precinct 4, presented the county with a quote for a new patrol truck. In addition was a quote for installing equipment in the vehicle. 

A motion carried to purchase the truck at a cost of $44,410, and to table the installation of equipment until a final definition on the price can be realized.