January 1, 2017 - A swearing-in ceremony for several of Shelby County's newly elected and re-elected officials was held at the Shelby County Sheriff's Department on January 1, 2017 at 12-midnight.
December 30, 2016 - A day of dryness and wind proved to be the formula for the spread of grass fires on Thursday, December 29, 2016 sending the Center Fire Department into action.
December 29, 2016 - Emergency personnel were dispatched to a crash incident on U.S. Highway 59 Tuesday, December 27, 2016 involving an 18-wheeler and a horse.
December 28, 2016 - The Shelbyville Post Office was the scene of an early morning crash Saturday, December 24, 2016.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Dustin Ramos, at 5:55am a black 2012 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Jack O'Rear, 45, of Shelbyville was northbound on State Highway 87.
December 28, 2016 - State Highway 87 just south of Shelbyville ISD was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Friday, December 23, 2016 at the intersection of County Road 2100.
December 27, 2016 - The Shelby County Commissioners discussed personnel policy manuals with Texas Association of Counties (TAC) representatives on December 8, 2016 with one representative there to specifically discuss a county drug testing policy.
Several items of interest pertaining to county policy were discussed while the seemingly highest risk issue was the county's lack of a drug testing policy.
December 23, 2016 - Santa Claus stopped in at Sabine State Bank on Thursday, December 22, 2016 before heading to the North Pole to share tidings of joy. He visited with the customers and children that entered the bank and they were treated to refreshments by way of cookies, candy canes and punch.