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May 5, 2026 - Due to a broken water main the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Choice Water system, ID# 2100005 to notify customers that were without water 05/05/26 on CR 1008 and on HWY 96, North of CR 1008 also on FM 417 from hwy 96 to intersection of FM 2140. (anyone that was without water) to boil their water, prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Matt Di Verdi 936-591-4346
May 5, 2026 - Commissioner Roscoe McSwain reports that County Road 1005 will be closed at Mill Creek starting at 8am Tuesday, May 5, until further notice for bridge work.
Residents and other traffic are encouraged to plan an alternate route until completion.
Related Article: CR 1005 Repair Project to Move Locations
May 2, 2026 - The May Uniform Election has closed for local non-county political subdivisions including City of Tenaha, City of Timpson, Shelbyville ISD, and Timpson ISD. Unofficial election results are as follows.
City of Tenaha
Mayor
O’Neal Jones — Early Total 42, Election Day Total 68, Total Votes 110 (Winner)
Lee Gibbs ——— Early Total 17, Election Day Total 29, Total Votes 46
City Council (2 positions)
Cristie Estes ———— Early Total 35, Election Day Total 47, Total Votes 82 (Winner)
Durand Steadman — Early Total 22, Election Day Total 46, Total Votes 68
Cliff Lloyd ————— Early Total 22, Election Day Total 33, Total Votes 55
Orinthia Johnson — Early Total 31, Election Day Total 55, Total Votes 86 (Winner)
City of Timpson
Mayor
Debra Pate Smith — Early Total 27, Election Day Total 34, Total Votes 61
Cedric Grace ——— Early Total 40, Election Day Total 30, Total Votes 70 (Winner)
City Council (2 positions)
Bert Coan ———— Early Total 28, Election Day Total 31, Total Votes 59 (Winner)
Penny Ramsey — Early Total 45, Election Day Total 41, Total Votes 86 (Winner)
Stephen Foster — Early Total 10, Election Day Total 8, Total Votes 18
Shelbyville ISD (2 positions)
Blane Taylor Deal —— Total Votes 218
Mark Bohannon ——— Total Votes 299 (Winner)
George “GB” Eaves — Total Votes 245 (Winner)
Patsy A. Handy ——— Total Votes 49
Tim Bradshaw ———— Total Votes 168
Timpson ISD (2 positions)
Joyce Wolfe ————— Early 34, Election Day 53, Mail-in 4, Provisional 3, Total 94
Tammy Trala Sparks — Early 51, Election Day 88, Mail-in 7, Provisional 2, Total 148 (Winner)
Jimmy Dale Metcalf — Early 45, Election Day 77, Mail-in 0, Provisional 3, Total 125
John Grigsby ————— Early 52, Election Day 92, Mail-in 6, Provisional 2, Total 152 (Winner)
April 30, 2026 - Unfortunately, repair work will not be completed this week in the Motor Vehicle Office and Property Tax Office. Workers should complete repairs over the weekend. Both offices are expected to reopen on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Property Tax
- Property tax payments can be made through the online payment portal at tax.shelbytaxpayments.com
- Mailed via Post Office
- ***Due to the inconvenience, any tax payments made by Friday, May 8th will be accepted as an April payment.***
Motor Vehicle
- Vehicle Registration renewals can be online at https://txt.texas.gov/dmv/vehicle-registration-renewal
- Neighboring county offices may be able to handle your Vehicle Registration Renewals; however, it is recommended to call first before traveling to the location.
- Note: Vehicle Titles can only be done at your local office
April 27, 2026 - Debora Riley, Tax Assessor-Collector, informs the Shelby County tax payers that the property tax and motor vehicle offices are closed for repairs and are projected to be under construction on Tuesday, April 28 through Thursday, April 30.
In the meantime, property tax payments can be made through the online payment portal at tax.shelbytaxpayments.com or mailed via Post Office. Due to the inconvenience, any tax payments made by Friday, May 8th will be accepted as an April payment.
As the work progresses, updates will be made to inform tax payers of the current status of the work should there be any changes to the projected timeline.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
945 PM CDT Wed Apr 29 2026
April 29, 2026 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southwestern De Soto Parish in northwestern Louisiana, Northeastern Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas, Northeastern San Augustine County in eastern Texas, and Shelby County in eastern Texas until 10:30pm.
At 9:45 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles south of Timpson, or 12 miles west of Center, moving southeast at 35 mph.
Radar indicated 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include Center, San Augustine, Logansport, Tenaha, Timpson, Joaquin, Shelbyville, Neuville, Bland Lake, Patroon, Jericho, James, Arcadia, Calgary, Paxton, Hurstown and Stockman.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
April 29, 2026 - The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning April 29 at 7:40PM CDT until April 29 at 8:30PM CDT.
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Northeastern Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas, North Central San Augustine County in eastern Texas, Southwestern Shelby County in eastern Texas until 8:30pm CDT.
At 7:40 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles southwest of Garrison, or 12 miles northeast of Nacogdoches, moving east at 30 mph.
Hazard: Quarter size hail.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Damage to vehicles is expected.
Locations impacted include Center, Garrison, Arcadia, Stockman and Jericho.
Instruction: Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing large hail.
April 29, 2026 - Severe Thunderstorm Watch 180 is in effect April 29, 2026, until 7pm CDT for the following locations in Texas.
Texas counties included are: Anderson, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Delta, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood.
April 28, 2026 - Tornado Watch 177 is in effect Tuesday, April 28, 2026, until 1am CDT Wednesday, April 29, 2026, for the following locations.
Texas counties included are: Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Red River, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur, and Wood.
April 27, 2026 - At 10:05am on Sunday, April 26th, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at 102 Park Street, just off of the Highway 84 overpass. Per the automatic mutual aid agreement between the two departments, DeSoto Fire District #1 responded immediately as well, bringing an engine and a tanker. Both departments arrived on scene within 5 minutes of the dispatch and were able to initiate an aggressive interior attack. Two Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies responded as well.
The fire was brought under control by 10:20am, but the unoccupied home did sustain heavy fire and smoke damage. After thorough salvage and overhaul operations, fire units cleared the scene and returned to their respective stations at 11:50am.
April 24, 2026 - Severe Thunderstorm Watch 142 is in effect until 4am CDT April 25, 2026, for the following locations:
Texas counties included are Anderson, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Delta, Fannin, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Huntsville, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Panola, Rains, Red Rover, Rusk, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, Wood
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