Judge Signs National Nursing Home Week Proclamation, May 10th-16th

May 11, 2015 - A proclamation was signed by Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison on May 11, 2015 in recognition of National Nursing Home Week.

The proclamation reads as follows:

Whereas, all residents of Shelby County have been given a proud legacy build upon the past and present contributions of our country's elderly and disabled people; and

Whereas, we salute the residents of our nursing facilities, many of whom planted the seeds that made our communities grow and prosper; and

Cities, Schools Unofficial Election Results

May 9, 2015 - (Updated) Ballots have been cast and counted and election results for cities and schools this May 9th election day are:

City of Joaquin: The new mayor of Joaquin is Bill Baker. Bill Baker received 58 votes and Pat Gray received 52 votes. (Mike Wood did not run for re-election.)

The two (2) at large City Council positions were won by Mike Adkinson and Joe Long. Mike Adkinson received 69 votes, Lee Vern Stotts Gilliam received 46 votes, and Joe Long received 55 votes.

Scholarship Donation Made in Memory of Delores Walker

May 8, 2015 - A new Roughrider Scholarship was established in memory of Delores Ann Walker after a donation was presented in her me John Black speaks about Delores Walker. mory on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 during Rotary meeting.

Devon Energy Corporation Donates to SCSO

May 8, 2015 - Devon Energy Corporation presented a $4,000 donation to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) for the purchase of 13 new cameras for the department on Friday, May 8, 2015. Shelby County Sheriff Willis Blackwell accepted the check presented by Todd Bush, Production Foreman for Devon.

Sheriff Blackwell apprised the office had purchased cameras several years ago with what money was available; however, they weren't of a high quality. The new cameras will serve the department much better because they have night vision and the video quality is much better.

Buddin's Memory Honored with Plaque Presentation, New Roughrider Scholarship

From left: Dr. Randy Collard, RSF trustee, and son Blake; Peggy Buddin, wife of the late Pat Buddin; Fred Wulf, RSF Vice Chairman; Jerry Pinkston, RSF Chairman; Becky Jeans, RSF trustee; and Alease Copelin, RSF trustee.

Firemen Respond to Volatile Barn Fire in Shelbyville Area, Livestock Perishes

Five Young Adults Unharmed Following Single Vehicle Rollover in Huxley

April 22, 2015 - Huxley firemen, Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies, a Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper, and nearby residents responded to a single-vehicle rollover with five young adults Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 5:40pm in Huxley.

Tenaha City Council Announces City Secretary, Talks Water Woes & VFD Pumper Repairs

April 21, 2015 - A full Tenaha City Council was in attendance Monday, April 20, 2015 for a regular meeting and announced the new city secretary to be Cheryl Clark, discussed water issues, and approved payment of repairs of the Tenaha Volunteer Fire Department's pumper truck.

Public Hearing Addresses Garbage, Littering Issues in Shelby County

April 17, 2015 - Commissioners, County Judge, law enforcement, and members of the community attended a public hearing in the community room of the Shelby County Courthouse on Thursday, April 16, 2015 concerning trash and public nuisances in unincorporated areas of the county.

Jury Returns Guilty Verdict for 8-Year-Old Aggravated Sexual Assault Cold Case

April 15, 2015 - A Shelby County jury came to a verdict of 'Guilty' following an hour and a half of deliberation time in the case of the State of Texas versus Juan Merino (Case Number 14-CR-19231) in the 123rd District Court with Judge Charles "Brick" Dickerson presiding. The trial lasted for three days.

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