Rain in Shelby County Not Green Light to Burn; Ban Remains in Place

August 28, 2023 - Leading up to the storm which hit Shelby County August 27, 2023, there have been many wildfires that have burned hundreds of acres in the county, and one night of steady rain isn’t enough to offset the lack of moisture in the ground and dryness in the area.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has reported issuing five burn ban violations today, August 28, 2023, so far. The burn ban Has Not been lifted.

These fines are $500 plus court costs. Citations are mandatory. Do Not Burn.

Center FD Fights Fire Behind Goodwill

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August 27, 2023 - Center Fire Department responded to a woods fire located behind the Goodwill on Tenaha Street in Center August 27, 2023, at around 3:30pm.

Emergency Personnel Fight “Roost” Fire in Tenaha (Updated with Videos)

Evacuation on Several County Roads During Wildfire (Videos added)

Texas Forest Service and TDEM representatives are seen discussing the fire.

August 25, 2023 - 1:30pm: According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire is 100% contained.

J's Bar & Grill Celebrates with Ribbon Cutting

Constable 5 Arrests One for Fraudulent Prescription

August 23, 2023 - The Constable Precinct 5 office investigated an alleged attempt by an individual to falsify a prescription at Bussey Drug in Timpson on August 22, 2023.

FM 2026 Scene of Single-vehicle Crash; Driver Taken into Custody

August 23, 2023 - FM 2026 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Monday, August 22, 2023, at 2:15pm.

Burning Remains Unsafe in Shelby County; Burn Ban Continues

August 23, 2023 - Shelby County was recently impacted by a large wildfire in the Spann’s Chapel area on Sunday, August 20, 2023, which resulted in extensive property damage and allegedly started due to a trash fire.

Commissioner Continue Burn Ban, Agree to New Jail Cell Check System

Chief Deputy Ruth Gonzales spoke with the commissioners about a new cell check system for the Shelby County Jail.

CR 3148 Scene of House Fire; Center FD, Joaquin VFD Respond

August 21, 2023 - Center Fire Department responded to a structure fire on CR 3148 Monday, August 21, 2023, at 9:30am.

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