DPS Investigates Crash on SH 7 Near CR 1211

August 16, 2024 - (Photos Courtesy WSCVFD) - State Highway 7 West was the scene of a single-vehicle rollover crash on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

Constable Discovers Structure Fire on FM 2787

August 16, 2024 - Roy Cheatwood, Constable Precinct 3, reports he notified the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office to dispatch the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department at 12:30pm, to 178 FM 2787 in reference to an unoccupied travel trailer which was on fire.

The fire department arrived and extinguished the blaze.

12 Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Judgment in Masterson Case

August 14, 2024 - The 12th Circuit Court of Appeals District in Tyler has affirmed the trial court judgment on August 7, 2024, in the Shelby County criminal trial of Michael David Masteron.

Shelby County District Attorney Karren Price confirms the trial judgment against Michael David Masterson, who was convicted on five different counts manslaughter and one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, was affirmed by the 12th Court of Appeals. Masterson’s appeal included seven arguments.

Shelby County Jail Faces Non-Compliance Designation from TCJS

August 13, 2024 - The Shelby County Jail has been placed on the non-compliant list by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) as of August 1, 2024, following an Inspection Requirements Review and Jail Inspection Report issued on July 18, 2024.

Center FD Fights House Fire on Louisiana Street

August 12, 2024 - The Center Fire Department responded to a house fire on Louisiana Street Sunday, August 11, 2024.

SUV, Tractor Collide on SH 7 West

August 12, 2024 - West Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 7 in front of White Rock Missionary Baptist Church near CR 1240 Friday, August 9, 2024.

U.S. Highway 59 in Tenaha Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

August 11, 2024 - U.S. Highway 59 in Tenaha was the scene of a two-vehicle crash involving a log truck and a passenger vehicle Friday, August 9, 2024, at around 10:30am.

U.S. Highway 96 South Near CR 1008 Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

August 10, 2024 - U.S. Highway 96 South 5 1/2 miles south of of Center was the scene of a two-vehicle crash involving a truck hauling hay and a passenger vehicle on August 7, 2024, at around 5pm.

Emergency Personnel Participate in School Safety Meeting

August 7, 2024 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department hosted a “School Safety Meeting” at the Shelby County Extension office Wednesday, August 7, 2024 in Center.

Representatives were present from law enforcement, fire departments, medical staff and schools.

Commissioners Seek Quote on Courtroom Tech Upgrade; Excelsior ISD to Receive Donation

August 7, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners moved forward on seeking quotes for a proposal from District Attorney Karren Price during their July 24, 2024, meeting to upgrade the video system in the District Courtrooms for the benefit of jurors.

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