Repair to Portion of CR 1490 Under Way; Cones Remain Until Saturday (Update)

August 1, 2025 - Commissioner Roscoe McSwain has indicated traffic cones will remain at the site of repair on CR 1490 until Saturday morning, August 2, 2025. Travelers are advised to continue to use caution through this area. It is down to one lane of travel.

Center FD Fights Car Fire on FM 2974

July 31, 2025 - Center Fire Department was dispatched to a car fire on Monday, July 28, 2025, at around 4:45pm in the 1000 block of FM 2974 (Upper Arcadia Road).

County Accepts Resignation of Constable Tipton, Nolle Prosequi Agreement

July 30, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners accepted the resignation of Josh Tipton from the position of Constable Precinct 5 during their meeting held July 30, 2025.

A letter was submitted to County Judge Allison Harbison via email from Josh Tipton resigning his position as constable for precinct 5 and Judge Harbison stated it was effective Friday, July 25, 2025.

12 Cases Receive Shelby County Grand Jury Indictment

July 25, 2025 - A Shelby County Grand Jury delivered 12 indictments on Monday, July 21, 2025. The grand jury was impaneled for the July 2025 term of the 123rd/273rd Judicial District Courts.

Luther Isaiah Glenn was indicted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony. The indictment alleges, on November 30, 2023, Glenn threatened Christefer Deromus Bell with imminent bodily injury by shooting at the said victim and used or exhibited a .380 Glock handgun, during commission of the assault. (273rd Judicial District Court)

Youth Leader Charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor

July 24, 2025 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department arrested Jeremiah Davis, 20, of Center on June 4, 2025 on two counts of online solicitation of a minor, felony 3. Davis was identified as a "youth leader" in a Texas Ranger affidavit.

Sheriff, Elections Admin Present Budget Needs During Workshop

July 16, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners Court held a budget workshop Wednesday, July 16, 2025, and they heard of the needs of the Elections Administrator and Shelby County Sheriff’s Department.

Shelby County Resident Involved in Fatal Nacogdoches Crash

July 8, 2025 - Nacogdoches Police Department has confirmed the death of a Shelby County resident following an early morning fatal crash incident on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

According to details released by the Nacogdoches Police Department at 3:56am Julissa Hernandez, 21, of Shelby County, was driving a 2014 Cadillac Escalade southbound in the 3800 block of N. University Drive when the Cadillac left the roadway and collided with several trees.

The information indicates officers think Hernandez was ejected from the vehicle during the crash.

Timpson Has Back-To-Back Shooting Incidents Over Weekend

July 7, 2025 - Timpson was the scene of back-to-back shooting incidents over the weekend with one incident known to have resulted in a fatality and the condition of the other still unknown as one individual who was reported to have been shot was taken to an area hospital.

Lawyers Read Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights at Historic Courthouse

July 4, 2025 - The Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights were recited at the 1885 Historic Courthouse on July 3, 2025, in recognition of Independence Day.

Tenaha City Council Terminates Chief Metcalf's Employment

July 1, 2025 - The Tenaha City Council approved the termination of Police Chief Jacob Metcalf during their meeting held June 23, 2025.

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