SH 87, CR 2135 Scene of Two-Vehicle Collision

July 10, 2020 - State Highway 87 South at the intersection of CR 2135 was the scene of a two-vehicle head-on collision Thursday, July 9, 2020.

Center PD Updates on Investigation into Incident at Arcadia Road, Stephens Street; Suspect Arrest, Charges (Updated)

Update: July 8, 2020 - According to the East Texas Center for the Missing, the suspect in this investigation, Zenas Montre Whitaker, was located in Alto, Tx by Cherokee County Sheriff's office and is in custody.

Commissioners Discuss SC Appraisal District Budget; Amend Personnel Policy

July 8, 2020 - The Shelby County Commissioners spoke with Bobby Pigg, Shelby County Appraiser, on the Shelby County Appraisal District 2021 budget during their July 1, 2020 meeting.

"We have been tasked by the legislature and the governor to not go up on taxes and they've made it pretty plain that they don't intend for us to go up on taxes," said County Judge Allison Harbison. "Therefore, this year we are holding steady, hopefully we'll be able to keep the same budget we had last year, so we aren't anticipating any raises for anyone this year."

Constable Engages in High-Speed Chase, Arrests Driver; Multiple Agencies Participate (Updated)

July 8, 2020 - A high-speed chase has resulted in an arrest of one individual and damage to two law enforcement vehicles involved in the pursuit Wednesday, July 8, 2020.

Flooding on FM 2694, SH 87 South (Updated)

Update: TxDOT reports at 10:47am that crews are monitoring flood waters on SH 87 in Shelby County. Drive with caution and obey all traffic control in place. Visit drivetexas.org for road conditions and closures statewide.

TCDLA Provides Video of Lawyers Statewide Reading Declaration of Independence

July 4, 2020 - A recent tradition in Shelby County since 2016, and across Texas, has been the reading of the Declaration of Independence by local criminal defense lawyers on or around Independence Day.

SC Jail to Receive $108,500 Lock Upgrade; SCHC Clock, Annex Projects Move Forward

June 28, 2020 - The Shelby County Jail is getting a $108,500 revamp on its door locks following a bad grade from the state.

Tenaha City Council Closes City Hall Due to Possible COVID-19 Infection

The most recent Tenaha City Council meeting held Monday, June 22, 2020 was well attended with just over 30 people in the room at one time.

Commissioners Receive Audit Report from Outside Auditing Firm

Joaquin City Council Follows Through with Public Safety Decisions

June 23, 2020 - The Joaquin City Council met Tuesday, June 16, 2020, immediately following the Public Safety Corporation meeting and followed through with approving the decision of the Public Safety Corporation to officially place the new fire department substation in the name of the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department.

A motion carried to relenquish all responsibility to the Public Safety Committee of the fire substation 2.

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