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Information Filed Implicates Sheriff for Abuse of Official Capacity

October 8, 2017 - Information filed in Shelby County District Court for abuse of official capacity implicates Sheriff Willis Blackwell in violating the law relating to his office by intentionally obtaining a personal benefit through said office.

Center Christian Academy Students Perform at Poultry Festival

October 6, 2017 - Pre-k 3 and Pre-k 4 students with Center Christian Academy performed on the stage under the big tent during the 41st Annual East Texas Poultry Festival October 6, 2017.

Cutting of the Feathers Officially Opens 41st East Texas Poultry Festival (Video)

Official cutting of the feathers by Queen Macey Jo Hanson and the court kicks off the 41st East Texas Poultry Festival

Constables Investigate Burglary Attempt Near Joaquin

October 4, 2017 - The 400 block of CR 3801 outside of Joaquin was the scene of an alleged burglary of a habitation attempt Tuesday, October 3, 2017.

Flying Saucers Descend on Timpson's SoSo Park; Visitors Welcome to Join In

The disc golf project was first suggested by Kyle Allen, Timpson Councilman, and after that a great deal of planning was put into motion before it was put into play.</body></html>

Multi-Agency Police Chase Ends with Suspect's Death (Update)

Texas Ranger James Hicks (left) is seen speaking with Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies Jeff Gogolewski (middle) and Cody Muse (right).

4-Wheeler, Passenger Car Crash in James Community on SH 7

September 27, 2017 - State Highway 7 East was the scene of a crash involving a 4-wheeler and a passenger car following which the driver of the 4-wheeler was arrested.

Shelbyville Students Gather for See You at the Pole

September 27, 2017 - (Photos submitted by Michelle Pena) - Shelbyville students joined other students around Shelby County, the state of Texas and around the world as they gathered at the Shelbyville High School flag pole Wednesday, September 27, 2017 for a See You at the Pole prayer event.

Boren Crowned Miss Holiday 2017

September 26, 2017 - (Album) - Leetha Boren was crowned the 2017 Miss Holiday during the 5th Annual Miss Holiday Pageant held Thursday, September 21, 2017.

U.S. Highway 96 Outside Tenaha Scene of Truck Fire

September 22, 2017 - Travelers on U.S. Highway 96 outside of Tenaha should use caution as emergency personnel are currently on scene for a truck fire.

Although the truck is off the highway, be cautious of firemen and law enforcement personnel on scene.

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