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Lions Club voted Best Civic Club
Lions Club voted Best Civic Club News Staff Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:18 Image Center Noon Lions Club President Dan O’Rear (left) accepts a “Best of the Best in Shelby County” certificate from Lion’s club member and Light and Champion Publisher Leon Aldridge. The local organization was voted Best Civic Club in the newspaper’s recent Best of the Best reader balloting. For more great Best of the Best...
Shelby County Jail reported in violation of 8 state standards
CENTER, Texas (KTRE) - The Shelby County Jail has been placed on a list of non-compliance after failing to meet state standards. According to a July 22 report, the jail failed a state inspection on July 18. The weight minimum standards the jail failed to meet were listed as follows:
Shelby County disturbance involving elected official under investigation
JOAQUIN, Texas — Shelby County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a disturbance at Williams Landing on County Road 3490 on Sunday, August 11, 2024, involving allegations of criminal mischief. Deputies discovered a dispute between several individuals on the property and Shelby County Constable Precinct 3 Roy Cheatwood, stemming from...
East Texas jail found non-compliant by Texas Commission on Jail Standards
SHELBY COUNTY, Texas — An East Texas jail has been placed on the non-compliance list by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards following multiple violations. The ANSUL system in the kitchen was last inspected in July 2023. This places the bi-annual inspection of the ANSUL past due. Medication Administration...
Iraq War Veterans to be remembered
Iraq War Veterans to be remembered News Staff Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:18 Image Body August 31, 2010, marked the official end to U.S. Combat Operations in Iraq. The Veterans of Foreign Wars will ensure the patriotism and sacrifices of this generation that included U.S. Army...
FEMA workers assisting with damage
FEMA workers assisting with damage News Staff Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:18 Image Body There’s good news on the way for Shelby County residents whose property incurred damage as a result of Hurricane Beryl, according to Shelby County Emergency Management Coordinator Luciana Barr. Federal Emergency Management Administration...
County addresses taxes, SO vehicles, dump trailers
County addresses taxes, SO vehicles, dump trailers News Staff Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:18 Image Debra Riley, County Tax-Assessor Collector, reported calculated 2024 tax rates to commissioners at the court’s August 7 meeting. Body ...
SCSO reports disturbance, Texas Rangers investigating
SCSO reports disturbance, Texas Rangers investigating Shelby County Sheriff ’s Office Thu, 08/15/2024 - 05:18 Image Body Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports that on Sunday, August 11, 2024, Shelby County Sheriff ’s Office Deputies responded to a disturbance at Williams Landing on County...
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