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May 6, 2021 - A Timpson man has been arrested on drug and firearms violations following the discovery of illegal narcotics and stolen firearms.
Shelby County Constables, assisted by Sheriff's Department and Texas Department of Public Safety personnel initiated a warrant at a residence on Prairie Street in Timpson Thursday, May 6, 2021.
According to Josh Tipton, Constable Precinct 5, he has had infomation on the residence where the arrest took place, through investigation and complaints from Timpson citizens.
Tipton requested the assistance of other agencies including Constable Precinct 4 Taylor Fanguy, Constable Precinct 3 Roy Cheatwood, Sheriff's Deputies and DPS. After speaking with the homeowner, written consent from the homeowner was acquired to search the home.
During the search a significant amount of methamphetamine, pipes, needles, several plastic baggies used for distribution, and a stolen gun out of Angelina County were located.
Clayton Russell, Jr., 33, of Timpson was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance, felony 3; and possession of a stolen firearm, state jail felony.
"I've got several complaints from it up here, and it was just time to do something," said Constable Tipton.
Constable Tipton expressed appreciation to all of the agencies who assisted in the arrest.
May 5, 2021 - Center Police Officers responded to an assault at residence on Terry Street around 10am on Monday, May 3, 2021.
Ambulance personnel responded to the location to provide medical assistance to the victim.
An individual was taken into custody and transported to the Center Police Department. Officers were seen investigating in and around the residence following the incident.
According to the Center Police Department jail log Brandon D. Roberts, 28, of Center was booked into the Center Police Department jail at 11am May 3, 2021 and he has been charged with aggravated sexual assault, felony 2; burglary of a habitation intent sexual offense, felony 2; and tamper/fabricate physical evidence, felony 3.
Texas Department of Public Safety records indicate Roberts was paroled on April 8, 2021 for a parole period to last until October 8, 2028.
May 5, 2021 - A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Shelbyville Independent School District will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021, beginning at 12:00 noon, in the Board Room of the Shelbyville Independent School District at 5322 St. Hwy 87 South, Shelbyville, Texas.
The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice. Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.
1. Call to order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3. Open forum
4. Action Related to Trustee Election 2021
a. Issue Certificate of Election to Newly Elected Officers
b. Administer Statement of Elected Officer to Newly Elected Officers
c. Administer Oath of Office to Newly Elected Officers
d. Reorganization of Board of Trustees
1. Elect president
2. Elect vice-president
3. Elect secretary
5. Consent agenda
a. Minutes of the April 5, 2021 meeting of the board
b. Monthly financial reports
6. Consider for approval
a. SECCA Contracts
b. Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification
c. Board Meeting Times
7. Principal’s/Director’s Reports
a. Campus events
b. Recognition of Staff and/or Students
8. Superintendent’s Reports
a. Preliminary Property Values
b. ESSER Funds (Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief)
c. Teacher Appreciation Week
d. School Facilities/Personnel Update
e. COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan
f. Articles of Interest
g. General Updates
9. Executive Session
a. Deliberation on Renewal/Nonrenewal of Teacher Contracts
b. Resignations/Employment
c. Personnel
10. Adjournment
If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting. [See BEC(LEGAL)]
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on May 5, 2021 at 3pm.
May 4, 2021 - Last night, Constable Precinct 4 Taylor Fanguy and Constable Precinct 5 Josh Tipton recovered a stolen ATV in the northern part of Shelby County.
Constable Tipton received an anonymous tip late last night of an ATV located down in a ravine near railroad tracks. The constables located the ATV, a Honda Pioneer 1000 Limited Edition, and using the vehicle identification number on the unit were able to identify the owner.
Once making contact with the owner who was unaware it had been taken, they secured the ATV and a wrecker service was called to retrieve it. The stolen property was then transported to a secure location for evidence processing.
May 4, 2021 - Trees are down in Center, May 4, 2021, following a storm which is currently over Shelby County as of 12:30pm.
A tree is blocking the northbound traffic lanes of State Highway 7 West (Nacogdoches Highway) near the Principe De Paz church.
A tree is also blocking lanes of traffic on FM 699 two miles from FM 1656.
May 4, 2021 - Severe Thunderstorm Watch 142 is in effect until 1pm for the following locations.
Texas counties included are:
Angelina, Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Colorado, Grimes, Hardin, Harris, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Newton, Orange, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, Waller, Washington
May 3, 2021 - City of Joaquin held an election on May 1, 2021 for the position of Mayor. Frank Cooper won with 54 votes against Krystal Raybon who had 36 votes.
Two unopposed Council Member positions were also listed on the ballot, Cathy Atkinson and Mike Cummings, Jr..
May 3, 2021 - The Shelbyville ISD Election results from Saturday, May 1st for two positions are:
Etola Jones - 225
Joe Tom Schillings - 190
LaTashia Thompson - 105
May 3, 2021 - The City of Tenaha held their city election for three council positions on Saturday, May 1, 2021.
New council members are Janice Barton, Bryan Adams, and O'Neal Jones.
The election number totals:
Place No. 1:
Janice Barton - 72
Stanvac Lynn Morris - 49
Place No. 4:
Bryan Adams - 78 (Unopposed)
Place No. 5:
O'Neal Jones - 87
Natalie Harris - 37
The results are unofficial until they are ratified by the city.
May 3, 2021 - Tenaha ISD held their school board election on May 1, 2021 for 3 positions. Winning were Robert Barton, Cody Price, and Cicily Cross-Blair.
A total of 122 voters cast a ballot.
The overall election results were:
Robert Barton - 119
Cody Price - 116
Kaprice Hill - 74
Cicily Cross-Blair - 114
Dewayne Reese - 75
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