August 17, 2026 - The driver involved in a single-vehicle crash in the Shelbyville area was transported by helicopter for medical treatment on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

Emergency responders with the Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) and Shelby County Sheriff’s Department were first to arrive at the scene of the incident on County Road 2625, just east of County Road 2623, where the driver was reported to be trapped in the vehicle.

Walk Across Texas winning team - Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center.
Members pictured are (from left): Juana Valdez, Courtney O’Rear, Denise Merriman, Anna Register, and Caroline Chadwick.

August 7, 2026 - Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers are seeking the driver of a vehicle inolved in a crash incident on State Highway 87 South near CR 3012 on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

August 5, 2026 - Allison Harbison, Shelby County Judge, announced during Commissioners' Court on August 5, 2026, that she would be putting a burn ban in place. This will give opportunity in a week's time for it to rain before the commissioners consider ratifying the ban at the next meeting.

The order prohibiting outdoor burning is as follows:

Declaration of Disaster and Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning

July 22, 2026 - A hunter education class will be held at Excelsior ISD on August 1, 2026, from 8am until 3pm. The school is located at 11270 Highway 7 West and the class will be in the school gymnasium.