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February 17, 2020 - Due to the construction on the Center square, Early Voting for the upcoming Primary Election will be moved to the Center Community House, 423 San Augustine St. in Center.
Early voting will begin Tuesday, February 18th, through Friday, February 28th. Hours will be weekdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. We will also include weekend voting, which will be Saturday, February 22nd, from 10am - 2pm and Sunday, February 23rd, from 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Republican Sample Ballots are below: (Click each precinct to see the ballots for each area)
- Precinct 1 N (Center)
- Precinct 1 SE (Center)
- Precinct 1 SO (Center)
- Precinct 1 SW (Center)
- Precinct 1 W (Center)
- Precinct 2 (Aiken)
- Precinct 3 (Sardis)
- Precinct 4 (Huxley)
- Precinct 5 (Joaquin)
- Precinct 6 (Dreka)
- Precinct 7 (Shelbyville)
- Precinct 8 (Tenaha)
- Precinct 9N (Timpson)
- Precinct 9S (Timpson)
Democrat Sample Ballot is below: (Click All Precincts to see the ballot)
On behalf of the Shelby County Clerk's Office, we would like to extend a huge thank you to the City of Center for working with us and allowing us to move early voting to the Community House.
We hope this will encourage everyone to come out and vote!
Related Article - List of Candidates Who Filed for Place on 2020 Primary Ballots
February 28, 2020 - Please be advised “Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Sabine National Forest, are conducting a prescribed burn today with Helicopter support, Friday, February 28, 2020 located at Sabine National Forest Service, off Farm Market 2694 in the Boles Field area, Compartments 15 & 16, ( Blocks C & D ) totaling 3,636 acres.
The area is South of Farm Market 2694, between Shelby County Road 2420 and Farm Market 3471 (Possum Trot Highway) in Shelby County, Please see the map of the projected burn areas (Blocks C & D). Use Caution for smoke and please have headlights on.”
Winds are predicted from the Northwest at 6-10 MPH. Ignition time of 11am and completion estimated at 6pm.
February 27, 2020 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Heston Avery, 17, of Joaquin at approximately 5:30pm on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Avery stated that he had accidentally shot his friend Angel De La Rosa, 16, of Joaquin.
Sheriff Blackwell said deputies and investigators from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the scene along with ACE EMS. Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 Jackie Kirkwood arrived on scene and pronounced the victim deceased. An autopsy was ordered.
Avery and a 14 year-old witness, who was present at the time of the shooting, were brought to the SCSO and gave statements of what occurred.
Avery was booked into the Shelby County jail and charged with Criminally Negligent Homicide (SJF). He was arraigned by Kirkwood on a $10,000 bond and was released after posting bond.
This case is pending and will be sent to the Grand Jury. This is a very sad situation for the family of the victim. This is also very sad for Avery’s family and Avery himself who faces charges for a tragic accident that took the life of a young man who had everything to live for.
Please keep all of these families in your prayers during this time. Each of them will be reminded of this every day for the rest of their lives.
Leah Chase, SCSO Media Relations
February 26, 2020 - Tom Bellmyer, Precinct 4 Commissioner, reports that the bridge work on County Road 4778 is now complete. The roadway is now open.
November 19, 2019 - The bridge on CR 4778 at the intersection with CR 4763 is out. This section of CR 4778 will be closed until repairs can be made.
Tom Bellmyer, Shelby County Commissioner Pct 4
February 25, 2020 - On February 22, 2020, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Choice public water system, 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.
The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of 02/25/2020.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Vince Di Verdi at 936-591-1205.
February 24, 2020 - Due to a broken water main the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Choice water system ID# 2100005 to notify Choice customers 2/22/2020 that were without water on Hwy 96 North of 417 W 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 Vince Diverdi at 936-591-1205.
February 21, 2020 - Tom Bellmyer, Precinct 4 Commissioner, has updated roadway conditions in his area.
- Updated 10:59am: The water on County Road 4323 is receding. One small area has about 3 inches of water but is passable. Commissioner Bellmyer has opened the roadway to general traffic; however, he advises everyone to proceed with caution.
- County Road 4098 at FM 2667 is now open.
- Work is planned for the culvert on County Road 4849, and if necessary will continue into Saturday until repaired.
February 20, 2020 - Tom Bellmyer, Precinct 4 Commissioner, is reporting several roadways with flooding conditions.
- County Road 4323 at Risinger Creek is very flooded.
- FM 2667 at County Road 4098 there’s a low bottom just after FM 2667 between bridges and culverts where it is flooded.
- A culvert is washed out on County Road 4849 and a section of road is closed. Barricades will be installed.
Please use caution and if you see water over the roadway, turn around and don't drown.
Updated: The water on County Road 3173 has receeded and is passable.
February 20, 2020 - Shelby County Commissioner Precinct 3, Charles Barr reports the following roads are flooded: CR 3267, CR 3737, CR 3520, CR 3373, and CR 3173.
Please use caution and if you see water over the roadway, turn around and don't drown.
February 20, 2020 - FM 138, FM 414 and FM 699 are currently closed in Shelby County due to high water. Use caution and take alternate routes until water recedes. Visit drivetexas.org for road conditions statewide. #KnowBeforeYouGo
February 19, 2020 - Timpson ISD will start at 10am tomorrow, February 19 due to roadway flooding. Buses will run two hours later.
February 19, 2020 - Alert: High water reported on US 59 and FM 947 in Timpson. Drive with caution. Visit drivetexas.org for statewide conditions. #TurnAroundDontDrown
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