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3:00pm CDT, Friday, October 30, 2015
October 30, 2015 - A flash flood watch is now in effect from 10pm this evening through 10am Saturday morning for central East Texas.
The flash flood watch includes the following counties: Angelina, Nacogdoches, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Panola, Rusk, and Smith Counties.
Widespread rain showers and scattered thunderstorms will continue to stream into the area this evening with periods of heavy rain developing late tonight and continuing through tomorrow morning, mainly south of IH20. Two to four inches of rain, with locally higher amounts, are possible across central East Texas.
A flash flood watch means conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued.
October 30, 2015 - Shelbyville Athletic Booster Club is taking orders for Football Playoff T-shirts, Long Sleeve T-shirts and Hoodies. Please go to www.shelbyville.k12.tx.us (click the school website which will download the order form) for order form or stop by any campus office.
Order forms and money are due by November 3.
Register now for the float contest and vendor booths
October 29, 2015 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce, Santa’s Christmas Parade Committee announces the 2015 parade will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The theme for the parade this year is Christmas Movies and Songs and presented by Shelby Savings Bank.
Categories for the 2015 Christmas Movies and Songs themed parade will include Individuals, Schools, Businesses, Churches and Civic Organizations. Judges will award cash prizes to the top three places in each category, First $100, Second $50 and Third $25 and the Overall Best in Show Float will receive $250 cash prize.
According to Christmas Parade chairman, Dr. Charles Collard, the committee cordially invites schools, churches and non-profit organizations to register for free vendor booth space during the parade. The number of vendor booth spaces is limited and applications are currently being accepted and must be returned to the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office by the deadline on Monday, November 23, 2015. Vendor booth acceptance letters will be mailed to the organization upon application approval.
Parade float entry registration is free and completed applications must be returned to the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office by the entry deadline on Monday, November 23, 2015.
Both Vendor Booth Space and Parade Float applications with entry rules are now available at the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce office located at 100 Courthouse Square, A-101 on the historic downtown Center square or online at www.shelbycountychamber.com.
In keeping with the established holiday tradition, this year’s parade guarantees a time of grand celebration with fun and excitement for everyone. The parade will feature a special Grand Marshal, sponsored by Farmers State Bank, holiday floats, marching bands, and of course, Santa Claus.
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce is organized to promote and advance economic enrichment and development, tourism, and the social and civic interest of Shelby County and adjoining areas. For additional information, please call 936.598.3682, email info@shelbycountychamber.com or visit www.shelbycountychamber.com.
October 28, 2015 - The Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) was dispatched to a house fire at a residence owned by Wymon Bolton located at CR 2124 on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 9pm. The residents, who were renting the building, were not home when the firemen arrived and one end of the house was in flames.
Moving to the back side of the house, firemen worked to extinguish the flames and prevent further spread throughout the rest of the house.
For an hour and a half attempts were made to fully extinguish the flames; however, it proved very difficult to get to the central location of the fire from the outside of the house.
Firemen were finally able to gain entry to the home through the front door, ventilate the building and reach the origin of the fire.
As there was no lighting surrounding the home, Constable Jamie Hagler and Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers Jade LaVergne, Tyler Buster and Ricardo Segura assisted in providing light for the firemen.
A neighbor to the residence, Ricky Jackson, assisted the firemen in fighting the fire by dragging hose and spraying water on the fire.
The firemen were able to prevent the house from totally going up in flames; however, extensive damage did occur within, meaning a great deal of loss for the family of four. The firemen cleared the scene at 11pm.
October 28, 2015 - The Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) is seeking the whereabouts of Norman Louis Wood. Wood is described as a white male, 5'9, 160 pounds, 47 years of age with brown hair and green eyes. His last know location of residence was the area of Highway 84 in Joaquin.
Wood is wanted by the SCSO for failure to register as a sex offender.
Anyone with information regarding his location is asked to contact SCSO Investigator Kevin Windham at (936) 598-5601.
Submitted by Leah Chase
October 27, 2015 - Center Roughrider Football Update for October 29th and 30th.
Thursday, October 29th
Our middle school football teams will play Pleasant Grove at Roughrider Stadium. The 7th and 8th grade white teams will play a scrimmage format beginning play at 4:30pm. The 7th grade purple team begins play at 5:30pm with 8th grade purple team to follow. Our freshman and JV will combine forces this weak. They will travel to Pleasant Grove to play at "Eagle Stadium", located at 406 Mcknight Rd. Texarkana, TX 75503. The game will begin at 4:30pm.
Friday, October 30th
This will be the final varsity home football game of the 2015 season. Reserved seating is still available. Contact Stephanie at 936-598-6173 for more information. Also note, both Roughrider band and cheer seniors will be recognized. Come on out and support your Riders!
October 26, 2015 - The Shelby County Commissioners lifted the burn ban in Shelby County by a motion which carried due to the much needed rain recently landing in the area to the relief of many in the county.
Six roads were approved by motion which carried for closure in Precincts 3 and 4 per requests made by TxDOT. These roads will be closed for TxDOT to reconstruct bridges. Judge Allison Harbison was assured by Commissioners Bradley Allen and Travis Rodgers travelers would be able to find alternate routes.
Roadways included in the closure are CR 3564 at Hilliard Creek - projected cost to the state $314,440; CR 3455 at Spinney Creek - projected cost to the state $470,000, and Shoat Creek $328,900 (two locations); CR 4256 at tributary of Flat Fork Creek, CR 4916 at Flat Fork Creek - projected cost to the state $471,000, CR 4670 at McFadden Creek - projected cost to the state $445,900.
A motion was carried to approve the purchase of a Recorder from VistaCOM for the Sheriff’s Department upon the payment of $15,000.00 from DETCOG (Deep East Texas Council of Governments). According to a letter submitted by Van Bush, Regional 9-1-1 System, the DETCOG Strategic plan for 9-1-1 service delivery for the region for Fiscal Year 2016 has Shelby County scheduled to replace its voice recorder system.
DETCOG will reimburse Shelby County in the amount not to exceed $15,000.
"I suggest that we approve the purchase, let DETCOG know that we've approved the purchase, and then wait on them to pay it to buy it. So, we make sure we can get our money for the grant so we don't lose the money like we have in the past sometimes," said Judge Harbison.
A motion was made by Jimmy Lout, Commissioner Precinct 2, and seconded by Travis Rodgers, Commissioner Precinct 3, followed by a question from Rodgers confirming the county would wait until DETCOG has paid before making the payment for the recorder.
Agenda items receiving approval include:
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Pay monthly expenses. -
Road Closure Requests from TxDOT for: A. CR 3564 at Hilliard Creek, Shelby County, CSJ: 0911-39-051. B. CR 3455 at Spinney Creek, Shelby County, CSJ: 0911-39-052. C. CR 3455 at Shoat Creek, Shelby County, CSJ: 0911-39-053. D. CR 4256 at Tributary of Flat Fork Creek, Shelby County, CSJ: 0911-39-054. E. CR 4916 at Flat Fork Creek, Shelby County, CSJ: 0911-39-055. F. CR 4670 at McFadden Creek, Shelby County, CSJ: 0911-39-056. -
Agreement from TxDOT to contribute Right of Way funds for: A. CSJ No. 0123-08-013, FM 415 at Bear Creek, Shelby County (Precinct 4). -
Resolution to nominate Robin Connell and Mac Warren to the Appraisal District Board of Directors.
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Lift Burn Ban.
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Award janitorial bid to Jo Stone.
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Adopt the 2016 Shelby County Resolution for Indigent Defense Grant Program.
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Adjourn 9:45.
October 26, 2015 - The following cases were disposed of in the Shelby County Court on the October Docket. Judge Allison Harbison was the presiding judge and County Attorney Gary Rholes represented the State.
- Travis Patton - Probation Revocation, original charge Assault (Class A) - 10 months Shelby County Jail
- Maegan Flowers - Probation Revocation, original charge Theft (Class B) - 50 days Shelby County Jail
- Virgina Hunter - Theft (Class B) - $600 fine, $262 court cost, 12 months probation, 40 hours community service, attend and complete theft program
- Lashonia Parks - Resisting Arrest (Class A) - $600 fine, $262 court cost, 12 months probation
- Gilberto Arriaga - Driving While Intoxicated (Class B) - $1,200 fine, $412.10 court cost, 12 months probation, 40 hours community service, attend and complete DWI education class
- Joey Martinez - Possession of Marijuana (Class B) - $200 fine, $322 court cost, credit for 6 days Shelby County Jail
- Christopher Hornback - Driving While Intoxicated (Class B) - $1,200 fine, $412.10 court cost, 120 days confinement in a rehabilitation facility
- Jermonte Monroe - Possession of Marijuana (Class B) - $600 fine, $322 court cost, 12 months deferred adjudication probation, attend and complete drug offender program
- Jeffery Aswell - Criminal Mischief (Class A) - $600 fine, $262 court cost, 30 days Shelby County Jail
- Cortez Cartwright - Driving While License Suspended (Class B) - $500 fine, $262 court cost, 12 months probation
- Lataurus Jackson - Driving While Intoxicated (Class B) - $1,200 fine, $412.10 court cost, 12 months probation, 40 hours community service, attend and complete DWI education class
- Colton Bush - Reckless Driving (Class B) - $500 fine, $262 court cost, 6 months probation
- Gregory Frazier - Driving While Intoxicated 2nd (Class A) - $1,200 fine, $412.10 court cost, 12 months probation, 30 days Shelby County Jail, attend and complete repeat offenders DWI education class
- Glen Nobles - Theft (Class C) - $200 fine, $262 court cost, final judgement
- Jeffery Burris - Driving While License Suspended (Class B) - $300 fine, $262 court cost, final judgement
- Nick Coronado - Furnish Alcohol to Minor (Class B) - $200 fine, $262 court cost, final judgement
- Jasmine Moore - Theft (Class B) - $600 fine, $262 court cost, 60 days Shelby County Jail, final judgement
- Alberto Lopez - Driving While Intoxicated (Class B) - $1,200 fine, $412.10 court cost, 12 months probation, 40 hours community service, attend and complete DWI education class
- Loura Orndorff - Theft (Class B) - $600 fine, $262 court cost, 12 months probation, 40 hours community service, attend and complete theft class
- Lisa Kettler - Theft (Class B) - $600 fine, $262 court cost, 12 months probation, 40 hours community service, attend and complete theft program
- Cidnee Williams - Theft (Class B) - $600 fine, $262 court cost, 12 months probation, 40 hours community service, attend and complete theft program
- Rodrick Woodard - Failure to Identify (Class B) - $600 fine, $262 court cost, 12 months probation
- Delores Walker - Theft (Class B) - $400 fine, $262 court cost, 6 months deferred adjudication probation, attend theft program
- Donald Green - Driving While Intoxicated (Class B) - $1,200 fine, $412.10 court cost, 12 months probation, attend DWI education program
October 26, 2015 - The Burn Ban for the City of Joaquin Has been lifted.
October 24, 2015 - The intersection of U.S. Highway 59 and U.S. Highway 84 in Timpson was the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Friday, October 23, 2015.
When emergency personnel arrived at the scene one truck was in the southbound traffic lane while another was partially in an intersecting lane and on the median facing west.
According to Timpson Police Officer Jake Metcalf, at 4:30pm he was dispatched to the crash scene. A maroon 1989 GMC pickup truck driven by Debbie Hamilton, 25, of Jacksonville was traveling east on U.S. Highway 84 when she stopped at the intersection with U.S. Highway 59. The GMC pulled out into U.S. 59 and failed to yield right of way to a maroon Ford F-250 driven by Jeffery Fanguy, 48, of Timpson who was traveling south on U.S. 59 causing the Ford to collide with the left rear quarter panel of the GMC, and causing damage to both vehicles.
The Ford remained in the southbound traffic lane, while the GMC spun around across the median and came to rest facing the southbound traffic lanes. The Timpson Volunteer Fire Department arrived on scene for traffic control and assisted the Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service personnel (TVAS) in moving injured parties to the waiting TVAS ambulance and ACE EMS ambulance.
Fanguy was not reported at the scene to have been injured. Luman, Hamilton and three other occupants from within the GMC, a 4-month-old male child, 18-month-old female child, and 7-year-old female child were all transported to a hospital in Nacogdoches for treatment. Hamilton was cited for failure to yield right of way an intersection resulting in a crash, and displaying two registrations.
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