December 26, 2025 - Now is the time to update your home inventory! If you don't have one, start a new tradition and create an inventory of your home!

Christmas time can bring lots of new items into our homes! In the event of burglaries and thefts or even worse, a house fire, it's important to have a list of your items.

December 16, 2025 - The University of Texas at Tyler recognize fall 2025 degree candidates during UT Tyler's Fall 2025 Commencement December 12-13 and two of the graduates were from Tenaha.

Maria Alvarado earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the School of Health Professions and received her diploma on Friday, December 12 in the R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center.

December 10, 2025 - The deadline to file to be listed on the March 2026 Primary Ballot has passed. The only race to have Democratic and Republican candidates was the Commissioner Precinct 4 position which means the race will not be decided until the November 2026 General Election. Also, in the Justice of the Peace Pct. 4 race, Richard Lundie filed an intent to run in the November 2026 General Election as an indepentent. Lundie will have to follow through with additional requirements including a supporting nominating petition before he will be listed on the November ballot.

December 5, 2025 - Week 4 of Shelby County Varsity Football Playoffs, Quarterfinals Round.

Friday, December 5
Joaquin 35 - San Augustine 24, Final Score

December 1, 2025 - The Shelby County Historic Courthouse on the downtown square will be open for a Christmas Open House hosted by the William Carroll Crawford Daughters of the Republic of Texas on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Doors will be open at 4:30pm until the Community Tree Lighting at 6pm.