Shelby County Today

March 8, 2018 - On March 6, deputies with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to a report of a hostage situation on County Road 2798 in Shelbyville.

The preliminary investigation indicates SCSO deputies responded to the residence of the reported hostage situation at approximately 10:04 p.m.

A male suspect reportedly exited the residence displaying a firearm and was shot by law enforcement after the suspect refused to comply with verbal commands to drop the weapon. The suspect, Louis Troy Risinger, 70, was pronounced deceased at the scene by a Shelby County Justice of the Peace.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas Rangers were notified and are assisting with the investigation.

This incident remains under investigation. No additional information is available at this time.

March 6, 2018 - Ballots for Democratic Party and Republican Party are listed below. Election day is March 6th and polling locations close at 7pm.

Ballots for Democratic Party and polling locations

Click each precinct to see the ballots for each area

• Precinct 1 N (Center) - Polling location is at Church of Christ, 110 Hurst St., Center, Texas 75935
• Precinct 1 SO (Center) - Polling location is at Church of Christ, 110 Hurst St., Center, Texas 75935
• Precinct 1 SE (Center) - Polling location is at Pineywoods Family Outreach Center, 255 Haley Dr., Center, Texas 75935
• Precinct 1 SW (Center) - Polling location is at Church of Christ, 110 Hurst St., Center, Texas 75935
• Precinct 1 W (Center) - Polling location is at Church of Christ, 110 Hurst St., Center, Texas 75935
• Precinct 2 (Aiken) - Polling location is at Church of Christ, 110 Hurst St., Center, Texas 75935
• Precinct 3 (Sardis) - Polling location is at Church of Christ, 110 Hurst St., Center, Texas 75935
• Precinct 4 (Huxley) - Polling location is at Lydia Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 14998 FM 139, Shelbyville, TX 75973
• Precinct 5 (Joaquin) - Polling location is at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 175 Faulkville Road, Joaquin, TX 75954
• Precinct 6 (Dreka) - Polling location is at Lydia Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 14998 FM 139, Shelbyville, TX 75973
• Precinct 7 (Shelbyville) - Polling location is at First Baptist Church - Shelbyville, 5030 SH 87S, Shelbyville, Texas 75973
• Precinct 8 (Tenaha) - Polling location is at First United Methodist Church Fellowhip Hall, 226 N. George Bowers Dr., Tenaha, TX 75974
• Precinct 9N (Timpson) - Polling location is at Texas State Bank Annex, 830 N 1st Street W, Timpson, TX 75975
• Precinct 9S (Timpson) - Polling location is at Timpson School Gym Foyer, 836 Bear Dr., Timpson, TX 75975

Ballots for Republican Party and polling locations

Click each precinct to see the ballots for each area

• Precinct 1 N (Center) - Polling location is at First United Methodist Church, 211 N. Porter Street, Center, Texas 75935
• Precinct 1 SO (Center) - Polling location is at Church of Christ, 110 Hurst St., Center, Texas 75935
• Precinct 1 SE (Center) - Polling location is at Pineywoods Family Outreach Center, 255 Haley Dr., Center, Texas 75935
• Precinct 1 SW (Center) - Polling location is at Center Community House, 423 San Augustine Street, Center, Texas 75935
• Precinct 1 W (Center) - Polling location is at JOI Ranch, 5198 FM 2026, Center, Texas 75935
• Precinct 2 (Aiken) - Polling location is at Excelsior School, 11280 St. Hwy 7 W., Center, Texas 75935
• Precinct 3 (Sardis) - Polling location is at Campti Pentecostal Church, 6153 FM 414, Center, Texas 75935 (Corrected)
• Precinct 4 (Huxley) - Polling location is at Lydia Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 14998 FM 139, Shelbyville, TX 75973
• Precinct 5 (Joaquin) - Polling location is at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 175 Faulkville Road, Joaquin, TX 75954 (Corrected)
• Precinct 6 (Dreka) - Polling location is at Dreka Pentecostal Church, Fellowship Hall, 1193 FM 2427, Shelbyville, Texas 75973
• Precinct 7 (Shelbyville) - Polling location is at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 5030 SH 87 South, Shelbyville, Texas 75973
• Precinct 8 (Tenaha) - Polling location is at First Methodist Church-Schiede Hall, 256 N. George Bowers Drive, Tenaha, Texas 75974
• Precinct 9N (Timpson) - Polling location is at Texas State Bank Annex, 830 N 1st Street W, Timpson, TX 75975
• Precinct 9S (Timpson) - Polling location is at Timpson School Gym Foyer, 836 Bear Dr., Timpson, TX 75975

March 2, 2018 - The following cases were recently disposed of in the Shelby County Court. Judge Allison Harbison was the presiding Judge and County Attorney Gary Rholes represented the State.

1. Cody Freeman - Driving While Intoxicated (Class B) $1,200 fine, $412.10 court cost, 6 months probation, attend and complete DWI education class.
2. Jerome Sanders - Failure to Identify (Class A) $500 fine, $262 court cost, Final Judgment.
3. Lonnie Harrison - Hindering Apprehension (Class A) $500 fine, $262 court cost, 20 days in the Shelby County Jail, Final Judgment.
4. Lonnie Harrison - Theft (Class A) $500 fine, $262 court cost, 20 days in the Shelby County Jail, Final Judgment.
5. Joshua Howell - Possession of Marijuana (Class B) $600 fine, $322 court cost, 14 days in the Shelby County Jail, Final Judgment.
6. Jeremy Holloway - Driving While Intoxicated 2nd - $600 fine, $412.10 court cost, 50 days in the Shelby County Jail, Final Judgment.
7. Joshua Beasley - Disorderly Conduct (Class C) $200 fine, $262 court cost, Final Judgment.
8. Joshua Dupree - Failure to Identify (Class A) $600 fine, $262 court cost, 12 months probation, 40 hours of Community Service.
9. Jeremy Holloway - Probation Revocation (Original Charge: Assault Family Violence (Class A)) 100 days in the Shelby County Jail, Final Judgment.
10. Katrina Wiggins - Cruelty to Animals (Class A) 30 hours Community Service
11. Michael Hawley - Probation Revocation (Original Charge: Theft (Class B)) 90 days in the Shelby County Jail, Final Judgment.
12. Candace Scruggs - Probation Revocation (Original Charge: Theft (Class B)) 60 days in the Shelby County Jail.
13. Brendon Hubert - Possession of Marijuana (Class B) $300 fine, $322 court cost, 3 months deferred probation.
14. Jose Hernandez - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - $600 fine, $322 court cost, Final Judgment.
15. Eliud Vidal - Driving While Intoxicated (Class B) $1,500 fine, $412.10 court cost, Final Judgment.
16. Michael Scott - Possession of Marijuana (Class B) $600 fine, $322 court cost, Final Judgment.
17. Trevarious Moore - Possession of Marijuana (Class B) $600 fine, $322 court cost, Final Judgment.
18. Wesley Flournoy - Driving While License Suspended (Class B) $300 fine, $262 court cost, Final Judgment.
19. Michael Sims - Unlaw Carry of a Weapon (Class A) $262 court cost, 30 days in the Shelby County Jail, Final Judgment.
20. Brittany Horn - Hindering Apprehension (Class A) $400 fine, $262 court cost, Final Judgment.
21. Ricky Fountain - Theft (Class B) $600 fine, $262 court cost, 12 months probation, attend and complete Theft program.
22. Kelly Frazier - Failure to Identify (Class B) $300 fine, $262 court cost, Final Judgment.
23. Joshua Blanton - Driving While Intoxicated (Class B) $1,200 fine, $412.10 court cost, 12 months probation, 20 hours Community Service, attend and complete DWI education class.

February 27, 2018 - On February 21, 2018, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the San Augustine Rural Public Water System, #2030007, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

San Augustine Rural Water has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of February 27, 2018.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact the office: 220 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas. 936-288-0489 or Charles Sharp 936-201-5001.

Thank you for your patiernce and cooperation.

February 21, 2018 - Due to a major break in the line, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the San Augustine Rural Public Water System PWS #2030007 to notify all customers on FM 353, White Rock Area, and Hwy 21 E, including customers on the Sun Rise Road to boil their water prior to consumption (eg., washing hands/ face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.

In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

When it is no longer necessary to boil the water,  the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received the notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact San Augustine Rural Water System at 220 W. Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas, 75972, or call 936-288-0489 or Charles Sharp at 936-201-5001.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) can also be reached at 512-239-4691.