Shelby County Today

May 19, 2026 - On May 14, 2026, 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 May 19, 2026.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact, Matt Di Verdi 936-591-4346.

May 14, 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 May 14, 2026 on Hwy 96 S, FM 417, FM 2140, and all dirt roads in the area (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Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.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 DiVerdi 936-591-4346

May 18, 2026 - Early voting for the May 26 Primary Runoff Elections begins Monday, May 18 at the Center Community House, 423 San Augustine Street, Center, Texas.

Early voting dates and times are as follows:

• Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22 - 7am to 7pm

Election Day is Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Nancy Adams, Elections Administrator

La votación anticipada para las elecciones primarias de segunda vuelta del 26 de mayo comienza el lunes 18 de mayo en Center Community House, 423 San Augustine Street, Center, Texas..

Las fechas y horarios de la votación anticipada son los siguientes:

• Del lunes 18 al viernes 22 de mayo — de 7:00 a 19:00 h

El día de las elecciones es el martes, 26 de mayo de 2026.

Nancy Adams, Elections Administrator

May 18, 2026 - Flat Fork Water Supply has issued a Boil Water Notice due to a line break that took place on May 15, 2026. 

Due to a line break on Hwy 96 North, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Flat Fork Water Supply public water system, TX2100007, to notify all customers on Hwy 96-south of the Country Club, CR 3765, CR 4350, and Cedar Creek subdivision 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 Elise Neuwirth at 936-590-6451.

Cedric Grace is seen taking the oath of his office as Timpson mayor during the May 12, 2026 meeting of the Timpson City Council.

May 13, 2026 - Newly elected Timpson public officials were sworn in during the Tuesday, May 12, 2026, meeting of the Timpson City Council.

Marilyn Corder, Timpson Municipal Court Judge, directed the statements of officers and administered oaths of office to those officials newly elected. Included were Cedric Grace, mayor; Penny Ramsey, council member; and Bert Coan, council member.

The meeting was initially opened by Debra Pate Smith, outgoing mayor, to complete some remaining items on the agenda before she left office.

SoSo Park and other areas in Timpson are still in need of storm cleanup, and the council had several bids to consider; however, as it appeared that item had multiple variables to address, Smith suggested the council table the discussion until next month. The council agreed with all in favor upon a vote on the subject.

Larry Burns, is resigning/retiring from his position as Public Works Director in Timpson after being with the city for 32 years. Pictured are (from left) Charleston Johnson, councilman; Ronnie Wolfe, councilman; Larry Burns, Public Works Directorl; Terry Alexander, former councilwoman; Debra Pate Smith, former mayor.

The council accepted the resignation and retirement of Larry Burns, City Public Works Supervisor, who Smith stated has been with the city for 32 years. Burns’ resignation will be effective June 30, 2026, and the council agreed for him to receive any paid time off balance due and leave in good standing. Misty Burgess, City Secretary, was directed to post and accept applications for the Public Works open position.

As former mayor Smith and former councilwoman Terry Alexander prepared to depart the council meeting, Smith stated, “Thank you for allowing me to serve the city for the last 16 years, it’s been fun,” said Smith.