TxDOT Urges Drivers to be Cautious as Deer Season Begins

October 31, 2023 - As the first Saturday in November approaches, deer hunters are making plans to head to the woods. With increased activity in the wooded areas of East Texas, along with the cooler weather, deer and other wildlife are on the move.

Pre-dawn and just after sunset are times deer are known to be active. Stay alert when driving near wooded areas during these hours.

Sheriff’s Department Seeks Missing ATV

October 30, 2023 - Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a recent theft that occurred in the 11000 block of Highway 7 W.

Bennett Found Guilty, Sentenced to 50 Years

October 27, 2023 - A Center man has been convicted by a Shelby County Jury in the 2021 first degree murder by shooting of another man and has been sentenced to 50 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Inmate Division.

DPS Investigates Fatal Crash on SH 87 North

October 27, 2023 - State Highway 87 North near CR 4031 was the scene of a major crash which resulted in the death of one driver involved on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

Timpson Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene of the incident just under a mile south of Timpson with additional law enforcement officials to assist those involved.

Five Way Water Rescinds Boil Water Notice

October 26, 2023 - On October 24, 2023 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Five Way public water system, 2100008 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.

Joaquin VFD Report Includes Five Calls for Week of Oct. 15-21

Brush fire on County Road 3790 on Thursday

October 23, 2023 - Over the week of October 15th through 21st the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had 5 calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.

U.S. Highway 84 at CR 4475 Scene of Major Four-vehicle Crash

October 19, 2023 - U.S. Highway 84 at the intersection of CR 4475 outside of Tenaha was the scene of a major four-vehicle crash Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

Shelby County Notice of Unclaimed Funds

September 13, 2023 - The following individuals have outstanding funds due to them from Shelby County between 2012 and 2021. To claim these funds, you must appear in person with proof of identity, to the Shelby County Treasurer's office between the hours of 9-11am and 2-4pm Tuesday through Thursday. No phone calls will be accepted regarding these funds. If your name appears on the list, come by the office, again with proof of ID, and claim your funds.

SL 500, U.S. 96 Scene of Live Haul Truck Tractor Rollover Crash

October 18, 2023 - SL 500 just north of Center at the intersection of U.S. Highway 96 was the scene of a crash involving a live haul truck tractor loaded with chickens.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Troopers investigated the crash involving a commercial motor vehicle on state Loop 500, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 96 on October 17, 2023.

DPS Conducts Traffic, Criminal Task Force in Shelby County

October 17, 2023 - The Texas Department of Public Safety believes in Protecting and Serving Texas.

Recently, Texas Department of Public Safety - Southeast Texas Region Troopers conducted a task force in Shelby County to reduce crashes and address criminal behavior.

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