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 21, 2016 - The Center Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Center Street on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 6:20am.

December 20, 2016 - Cub Scout Troop 119 visited Lakeside Village Assisted living facility on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 to visit with residents and sing Christmas carols.

December 17, 2016 - FM 139 was the scene of a single-vehicle fatality crash on Friday, December 16, 2016.