List of Notices, Closures, Cancellations Due to COVID-19

Updated at 10:06am

April 15, 2020 - In an attempt to organize the changes happening due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Shelby County Today will keep all notices, closures, and cancellations organized on this page.

Below is a list of all announcements received. Underlined items are linked to their original announcement.

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Shelby County Judge Issues Countywide Burn Ban

Deadline to pay property taxes without a penalty is Monday, February 1, 2016.

Shelby County Commissioners Issue Burn Ban

Center FD, Timpson VFD Fight CR 1465 House Fire

October 10, 2025 - Center Fire Department firefighters responded to a house fire on CR 1465 Thursday, October 9, 2025, and when they arrived the mobile home was fully involved in the fire.

Fourth Suspect in Custody for Shooting Incident on CR 2235 (Update)

October 10, 2025 - Alijah Ja'von Nicholson, 19, was arrested by the Angelina County Sheriff’s Department officers on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Risinger, Belrose Enter Guilty Pleas; Receive 30, 50-Year Sentences

October 9, 2025 - Judge Jim Payne heard two pleas of guilty today, October 9, 2025 in the 273rd District Court of Shelby County, Texas. The State was represented by Assistant District Attorney Stephanie Stroud and the defendants were represented by local attorney, Stephen Shires.

Shelby County Remains Under Burn Ban

October 8, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners met Wednesday, October 8, 2025, and ratified the burn ban which keeps it in place until further notice.

Shelby County remains under a burn ban.

Declaration of Disaster and Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning Effective Oct. 2nd

Official ETPF Broiler Show Auction Results; $168,499 Raised for 4-H, FFA Youth (Updated with Photos)

U.S. Highway 59 North of Tenaha Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

October 6, 2025 - U.S. Highway 59 north of Tenaha was the scene of a two-vehicle crash incident on Saturday, October 4, 2025, involving an 18-wheeler truck tractor and a pickup truck.

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