July 9, 2024 - Following the storm which entered Shelby County July 7-8, 2024, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is encouraging those who may have damage to utilize the TDEM Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) to submit damages incurred by your Residence or Business property.

July 8, 2024 - Timpson Mayor Debra Smith is telling everyone as of 1:41pm July 8, 2024 to stay home at this time as tornadoes are hitting Shelby County as the result of Beryl. 

City Hall has been damaged. Quick Stop has received damage and other buildings in the city have also been received damage from the storm. 

Everyone is asked to please stay home. Stay off the roads, and stay safe. Do not come to Timpson at this time. 

Additional information will be updated when available.

July 4, 2024 - U.S. Highway 96 South was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 10:50am. 

Emergency responders with Center Fire Department, Texas Department and Public Safety and Shelby County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene of the crash near CR 1008.

Fire personnel were immediately concerned with all involved, but most notably a three-week-old infant that was involved in the incident.

July 2, 2024 - Geaux Bags were delivered to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department on July 2, 2024 when K.C. Kilpatrick, founder and executive director of Geaux 4 Kids, was joined by other volunteers and supporters in delivering Geaux Bags to Shelby County.

June 30, 2024 -As of 10:42am, the removal of the tree has been completed and the flow of traffic has returned to normal.

A large tree is scheduled to be removed at the intersection of San Augustine and Field Streets in Center on July 1, 2024.