October 6, 2025 — Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) announced Free College Application Week October 13-19, 2025. 

"Texas prioritizes opportunities for students to pursue the best education they need to succeed in high demand, good-paying jobs after graduation," said Governor Abbott. "During free college application week, Texans can apply to their preferred colleges or universities without application fees. By supporting our students today, we are investing in a stronger Texas tomorrow."

September 26, 2025 - Week 5 of Shelby County Varsity Football Scores.

Friday, September 26
Center 14 - Madisonville 21, Final Score
Joaquin 27 - Corrigan Camden 26, Final Score
Shelbyville 38 - Carlisle 34, Final Score
Tenaha 0 - Lovelady 51, Final Score

Thursday, September 25
Timpson 61 - Wolfe City 48, Final Score

September 25, 2025 - The water on N.E.W. WSC no longer requires boiling.

On September 23, 2025, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the N.E.W. Water Supply, #2030034, 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.