SC Constables Discover Illegal Tire Dump

February 19, 2024 - Josh Tipton, Constable Precinct 5, reports the discovery of illegal dumping sites in the north end of Shelby County, and the arrest of the alleged individual responsible by Shelby County Constables on February 13, 2024.

Paxton Water Supply Celebrates Completion of Well Project

February 16, 2024 - Paxton Water Supply Corporation (PWSC) and county officials gathered with community members on Friday, February 16, 2024, in celebration of the completion of the new PWSC well.

Public Notice: Petition to Make Legal the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages in Timpson

February 9, 2024 - Kyle Edwards is applying for a petition to gather signatures for a local option liquor election to make legal the SALE of ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES including MIXED BEVERAGES. The petition will be circulated only within the city limits of Timpson, Texas. The application will be filed with Misty Burgess, the City Secretary of the City of Timpson, 456 Jacob Street, Timpson, Texas.

Speed Limit to be Reduced on Section of US 84 in Shelby County

February 15, 2024 – A speed limit reduction has been approved by Texas Transportation Commissioners on a busy Shelby County highway.

The speed limit on US 84 will be lowered from 70 mph to 65 mph from the city limits of Joaquin to 1.65 miles west. The Lufkin District conducted the prescribed engineering and traffic study to determine the recommended lower speed limit on this section of roadway.

Motorists are urged to stay alert and obey the new speed limit that is enforceable once signs are set.

Choice Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

February 14, 2024 - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Choice public water system on February 10, 2024, 2100005 to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Commissioner McSwain Reports CR 1024 Open

February 14, 2024 - CR 1024 is open to traffic.

February 10, 2024 - Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, reports on Saturday, February 10, 2024, that CR 1024 is closed at the intersection of CR 1005 and at Mill Creek.

SC Commissioners Allow Equipment Purchases; Investigate Sheriff's Department Budget

February 14, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners were able to move forward with their pugmill purchase during their February 7, 2024 meeting. They also allowed Constable Precinct 5 to add some equipment for his deputy and the Sheriff’s Department to use funds to purchase taser equipment.

Public Notice of Test of Automatic Tabulating Equipment

February 13, 2024 - Notice is hereby given that the automatic tabulating equipment that will be used in the March 2024 Primary Election, held on March 5, 2024, will be tested on Thursday, February 15, and Friday, February 16 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 Publico De Prueba De Equipos De Tabulación

CR 4323 Open to Traffic

February 13, 2024 - CR-4323; the water has receded, and the roadway is open to all local traffic.

February 11, 2024 - Commissioner Tom Bellmyer reports on February 11, 2024, that County Road 4323 has water over the road.

City of Center Removes Water Restrictions Due to Recent Rainfall

February 12, 2024 - Due to the recent rainfall, all lake levels have returned to full capacity. As such, all water conservation measures and restrictions are no longer required.

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