April 24, 2020 - As indicated by information released by Shelby County officials, a COVID-19 testing site has been established by Texas Dept. of State Health Services, Texas Military Department, Texas Division of Emergency Management, and Texas Medical Task Force.
April 22, 2020 - The Shelby County Commissioners met Wednesday, April 22, 2020, via Zoom and during the meeting County Judge Allison Harbison informed that military doctors will soon be in the area to offer a drive through testing site in Center.
“We had 69 confirmed positive, we had six people that actually have gone through the process and have recovered and got off of the list. We still have 10 that may be in the hospital, and we've had no deaths reported," said Judge Harbison.
April 21, 2020 - Shelby County Commissioners approved the appointment of Dr. Florencio Singson, MD as the Shelby County Local Health Authority on April 15, 2020.
Department of State Health Services contacted Judge Allison Harbison on the need for there to be a designated Shelby County Local Health Authority.
Dr. Florencio Singson has been designated that for several years. Due to an oversight, Judge Harbison explained the appointment ran out.
Pictured in the photo above is the skyline while approaching FM 415 on SH 87 at 12:44.
April 19, 2020 - Reports have come in to Shelby County Today as of 12:30 of roadways effected by the rain storms that have just blown through the area.
April 15, 2020 - State Highway 87 (SH87) just south of FM 1645 was the scene of a collision involving a truck and a cow Sunday, April 12, 2020 at around 6pm.
April 14, 2020 - The Center Fire Department responded to a house fire early Friday, April 10, 2020.
According to the Center Fire Department, when fire personnel arrived just after 5:45am at 813 Price Street in Center the front porch and front portion of the structure were partially on fire.
April 9, 2020 - The Center ISD School Board has named Dr. Brian Morris as the lone finalist for new Superintendent of Center Independent School District.