August 16, 2023 - The Shelby County Commissioners heard several financial updates from the county treasurer and were informed on tax rate options to consider by the tax assessor during their August 9, 2023 meeting.
August 10, 2023 - Center Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at a residence on Price Street not far from the intersection of Wiseman Street on August 4, 2023 at around 11:30pm.
August 10, 2023 - State Highway 7 (SH7) East at the intersection of State Loop 500 (SL 500) was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Friday, August 4, 2023.
August 8, 2023 - Emergency personnel responded to a three-vehicle crash Saturday, August 4, 2023, in Tenaha at the intersection of U.S. Highways 96 and 59.
August 8, 2023 - Toledo Automotive Supply (Napa) owners and staff celebrated Mike Johnson and his 40 years as an employee of the business and his service to the community on August 8, 2023.
Jasen Watlington commented that his father Cecil Watlington, who was present for the celebration, hired Johnson when he was 45. Before working for Toledo Automotive Supply, Johnson moved to the area from California.
August 3, 2023 - The Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) held a meeting on the morning of August 3, 2023, and Shelby County Jail was included in their agenda for discussion with Shelby County officials available to offer updates on their progress.
Due to non-compliance Shelby County has been working since March to rectify an issue on cell checks. The commission stated the county has made substantial progress in their effort to correct the issues.