May 25, 2026 — The Shelby County 4-H Youth Development Program is excited to announce the upcoming Garden Chefs Culinary/Gardening Camp, a hands-on educational experience designed for youth ages 8–18.
May 21, 2026 - Shelby County Extension is proud to announce the launch of another adult sewing club, designed specifically for beginning and intermediate adult sewers who are ready to learn, grow, and create.
April 6, 2026 — The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Shelby County is excited to announce the launch of this year’s Walk Across Texas! A free 8-week physical activity challenge running April 6, 2026, through May 25, 2026. The program welcomes individuals, business teams, community teams, and families, including those involved in baseball, softball, and T-ball.
March 11, 2026 - (Show Album, Sale Album, Backdrop Album) - The Shelby County 4-H & FFA Livestock Show took place the week of March 2 through March 7, 2026, kicking off with the 3rd annual Shelby County 4-H & FFA Commercial Heifer Show.
December 15, 2025 - Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Jelly Making class scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled. When the event is rescheduled, a notice will be published.
December 13, 2025 - The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) and the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial flock (poultry) in Shelby County, Texas. This is the first confirmed case of HPAI in a commercial facility in Texas this year.
Following considerable mortality in the flock, samples were submitted to a Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory and confirmed December 11, 2025.