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November 22, 2019 - Texas Transportation Commissioners last week approved $532.9 million in new construction projects statewide, with $9.4 million approved in the Lufkin District. In addition, more than $36.4 million in maintenance projects were approved, with more than $1.5 approved in the Lufkin District.
Construction projects approved includes resurfacing various roadways with a sealcoat throughout the nine-county district. Those roads include:
- Sabine County: FM 1, from SH 103 to SH 184.
- San Augustine County: FM 705, from FM 83 to just south of Couchatana Creek and from just south of Couchatana Creek to the end of state maintenance; FM 1, from SH 21 to the Sabine County line; SH 103, from SH 147 North to FM 1751; SH 147, from just north of FM 1277 to the Angelina River Bridge.
- Shelby County: FM 415, from SH 87 to FM 138; US 59, from SH 87 to the Rusk County line; FM 699, from US 84 to FM 1656 and from FM 1656 to Spur 699.
- Houston County: US 287, from 1 mile southeast of FM 232 to the Trinity County line; SH 21, from FM 1733 to FM 227 North; US 287, from BU 287 to 2.1 miles north of FM 2663 and from 2.1 miles north of FM 2663 to SL 304; SH 19, from Lovelady City Limits south to the Trinity County line.
- Polk County: US 190, from just west of FM 1276 to the Tyler County line; US 59, from BU 59 North to US 190 and from US 190 to 1.6 miles south of US 190; FM 942, from US 59 to FM 62; FM 1988, from US 59 to just south of FM 3278.
- Angelina County: SH 7, from US 69 to the Nacogdoches County line; SH 7, from SH 103 to US 69; SH 94, from SM 706 to SL 287; SH 103, from Paul Street to FM 326.
- Nacogdoches County: SH 7, from FM 2782 to BU 59; FM 138, from US 59 to the Shelby County line; SH 21, from FM 225 to US 59; FM 226, from SH 103 to the end of state maintenance.
- Trinity County: SH 19, from .128 miles south of FM 1617 to the Trinity River Bridge; FM 357, from FM 2262 to the Polk County line.
- San Jacinto County: SH 150, from FM 222 North intersection to US 59; SH 156, from US 190 to SH 150.
D.I.J. Construction, Inc., Bertram, TX, will serve as contractor for the work that is scheduled to begin in Spring, 2020. A pre-construction meeting will be held prior to the project beginning.
Polk and San Jacinto counties were approved for maintenance projects that are designed to repair erosion in various locations which include:
- Polk County: US 59, from just north of FM 1988 to 1.5 miles south of US 190 at US 59 loop south. AAD, Contracting, Inc., Poland, OH, will serve as contractor for the $466, 419.50 maintenance project.
- San Jacinto County: US 59, from 2.8 miles north of FM 1127 to 2.7 miles south of FM 2665 North. Earth Builders, L.P., Decatur, TX, will serve as contractor for the $1.5 million maintenance project.
As these projects begin, motorists are urged to stay alert throughout the work zones and obey all traffic control at these locations.
Visit drivetexas.org for statewide road closures and conditions. For media inquiries or more information, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or call (936) 633-4395.
November 22, 2019 - The closure of CR 3267 will be extended through Monday, November 25. Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation during these improvements.
November 19, 2019 - County Road 3267 will be closed for repairs between CR 3569 and CR 3286 on Wednesday, November 20. The work is expected to be completed in one day.
Charles Barr, Shelby County Commissioner Pct 3
November 21, 2019 - FM 139 about 1/2 mile past Welch’s Store is the scene of an 18-wheeler rollover crash incident.
The truck was hauling a load of logs at the time which it lost following a turn as it traveled westbound. No apparent injuries have been reported at this time. Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers are investigating the incident.
More information will be added on Shelby County Today as it’s made available.
November 11, 2019 - State Highway 7 East in the James Community was the scene of two crash incidents involving four vehicles November 11, 2019.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Keith Jones, at 5:50pm a grey 2006 GMC Sierra pickup truck hauling a trailer and driven by Terry Lance Ogle, 31, of Logansport was eastbound on State Highway 7 (SH 7) in the James Community.
At that time, a white 2016 Dodge Charger driven by Javier Garcia-Contereras, 18, of Center failed to yield right of way at a stop sign turning left off FM 2608 onto SH 7. The GMC struck the Dodge causing damage to both vehicles.
Garcia-Contereras was transported by ambulance to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for treatment of unknown injuries. He was also issued a citation for fail to yield right of way.
Immediately following that crash incident, at 6pm a black 2008 Ford F150 pickup truck driven by Jose Herrera, 36, of Joaquin was eastbound on SH 7 and was traveling behind a green 2004 Ford Expedition driven by Jose Alberto Cobos, 50, of Port Neches.
The Expedition slowed down due to the previous crash incident and the F150 failed to control speed, striking the Expedition in the rear. Herrera was issued citations for fail to control speed and no driver's license. No injuries were reported resulting from the second crash incident.
November 18, 2019 - On November 17, 2019, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded to a structure fire on County Road 4084 off FM 415. The first deputy on scene arrived to find a house that was burned completely down. The callers advised they were told that the house next to their land had burned sometime during the night. The house, which is used as a camp house, is in a remote location on this county road.
Lieutenant Investigator Del Birdwell responded to the scene to perform the fire investigation. Upon arrival, Birdwell was informed by SCSO Deputy Jake Gross that it was believed someone was in the residence. Upon investigation of the remaining structure, the remains of an occupant were found in the structure.
Utilizing information obtained from the caller and information from the vehicle, the deceased was determined to be Procoro Hernandez of Willis Point. In speaking with callers, Hernandez was seen the day prior and was going hunting that afternoon. It appears he came back to the camp and loaded all of his gear and spent the night with intentions of leaving Sunday morning. It is believed that the fire happened during the night as the house was a total loss and partially burned out.
Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 Tracy Broadway performed the inquest and Taylor Funeral Home took possession of the body. The initial fire investigation indicates that the fire started from a wood heater in the front of the house.
Birdwell was assisted by SCSO deputies Jake Gross, Josh Tipton and Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden Sam Anderson. Special thanks to Timpson Fire Department for their assistance at the scene.
November 18, 2019 - The first week of filing for a place on the 2020 Primary Ballot has yielded the below list of candidates who have filed to run for Shelby County offices. Three more weeks remain until the filing deadline of Monday, December 9, 2019 at 6pm arrives.
- County Attorney - Gary Rholes
- Sheriff - Newton Johnson, Jr. and Tanner Peace
- County Commissioner Pct 3 - David Cheatwood
- Justice of the Peace Pct 3 - Sean Permenter
- County Constable Pct 1 - Zach Warr
- County Constable Pct 2 - Jamie Hagler
- County Constable Pct 3 - Roy Cheatwood
- County Constable Pct 5 - Josh Tipton
2002 White Chevrolet Extended Cab Pickup with TX plate LP1JT203
November 18, 2019 - The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing man.
Jimmy Ray Anderson is described as a 74 year-old white male, 6'0", 210 pounds with short gray hair and a long gray beard. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, jeans and gray house shoes. He was last seen at approximately 3 a.m. on November 17, 2019, driving a 2002 white Chevrolet extended cab pickup with Texas plate LP1JT203, in the area of County Road 4326 in Tenaha.
If you have any information on the location of Anderson, please contact the Shelby County Sheriff's Office at 936.598.5601.
November 16, 2019 - The Jury that was summoned for Monday, November 18, 2019, for the 123rd Judicial District Court, Honorable LeAnn K. Rafferty, presiding, has been cancelled.
All cases scheduled have been resolved or passed.
Anyone receiving a jury summons for this day is released until they receive a future summons.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Lori Oliver
District Clerk
November 14, 2019 - U.S. Highway 59 in Timpson was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
According to Timpson Police Chief Kent Graham, at some time before 8am a black 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Eloy Cavazos, 51, of Center was crossing U.S. Highway 59 from U.S. Highway 84.
The Jeep failed to stop at the stop sign and yield right of way to a tan 2005 Toyota Sequoia driven by Justin Martin, 31, of Timpson which was traveling south on U.S. 59. As a result, the Jeep struck the passenger side of the Toyota causing major damage to both vehicles.
A child passenger involved in the collision was transported from the scene by Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service to Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.
Cavazos was issued citations for disregard stop sign, fail to yield right of way and no driver's license.
Timpson Volunteer Fire Department diverted traffic around the incident until the scene was clear.
November 14, 2019 - General filings began on November 9, 2019. Precinct chairs started on September 10th. Candidates for County Chairman or any other position on the ballot who would like to file for the 2020 Primaries, may contact Patsy Handy, Shelby County Chair for the Democratic Party, at 936-657-5018 for filing applications. You may also text Patsy at 936-368-2645.
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