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The water on N.E.W. WSC no longer requires boiling.
October 18, 2021 - On October 8, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the N.E.W. Water Supply, #2030034, 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.
N.E.W. Water Supply 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. We have also provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of October 18, 2021.
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 patience and cooperation.
If a customer, individual or employee wishes to contact the executive director, please call (512)239-4691.
October 8, 2021 - Due to a break in the line at Plant 2, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the N.E.W. Water Supply Corporation PWS # 2030034 to notify all customers on FM 1751, Grapevine and Chinquapin Communities 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.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
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 N.E.W. Water Supply Corporation 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.
October 15, 2021 - Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the arrest of Ethan Hendricks, 19, of Timpson.
On Saturday, October 9, 2021, a deputy with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a residence on FM 138 in Timpson in regards to a burglary. Once on scene, the deputy met with the homeowner and was informed that the property had been burglarized and several items, including power tools and a four-wheeler, had been removed without permission.
Investigator David Haley, Constable Taylor Fanguy and Constable Josh Tipton arrived on scene and went next door to a residence to see if the homeowner had noticed anything suspicious. The homeowner stated Hendricks had been staying at her property and granted officers to look in her residence. Officers were able to locate several items on the homeowners’ property that had been stolen.
During the course of the investigation, officers traveled to another residence in Timpson where Hendricks was known to frequent. Officers made contact with Hendricks and he confessed to burglarizing the property and stealing multiples items, along with the four-wheeler. Officers also located the four-wheeler on site when Hendricks was arrested.
Hendricks was taken into custody and transported to the Shelby County Jail. He was charged with Burglary of a Habitation (F-2) and currently remains in custody on a $10,000 bond. The property recovered was returned to the homeowner.
The SCSO would like to thank Constable Tipton and Constable Fanguy for their assistance with this situation.
October 14, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, today 3 new cases, 4 new estimated recoveries, and 2 new deaths were reported.
The estimated active cases is 121.
In total, October has had 11 new deaths reported, 117 new cases reported, and 143 estimated recoveries reported.
October 14th Numbers: (Changes since Oct. 13)
Confirmed Cases - 1,659 (1 new)
Probable Cases - 1,248 (2 new)
Fatalities - 107 (2 new)
Active Cases (Estimated) - 121
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,681 (4 new)
October 13th Numbers: (Changes since Oct. 12)
Confirmed Cases - 1,658 (3 new)
Probable Cases - 1,246 (4 new)
Fatalities - 105 (3 new)
Active Cases (Estimated) - 125
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,677 (15 new)
October 13, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, overnight 7 new cases, 15 new estimated recoveries, and 3 new deaths were reported.
The estimated active cases is 125.
In total, October has had 9 new deaths reported, 114 new cases reported, and 139 estimated recoveries reported.
October 13th Numbers: (Changes since Oct. 12)
Confirmed Cases - 1,658 (3 new)
Probable Cases - 1,246 (4 new)
Fatalities - 105 (3 new)
Active Cases (Estimated) - 125
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,677 (15 new)
October 12th Numbers: (Changes since Oct. 5)
Confirmed Cases - 1,655 (15 new)
Probable Cases - 1,242 (62 new)
Fatalities - 102
Active Cases (Estimated) - 133
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,662 (75 new)
October 13, 2021 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Sabine National Forest, have advised a prescribed burn located in Compartments 140-142, in Sabine/Newton County. This area is located in the Toldeo Bend Dam Reservoir near Hwy 255 and East Hwy 87.
Please see the attached map (click image to enlarge map) of the projected burn areas. Winds will be South at 8-14 mph.
Ignition time of 10am and completion estimated at 7pm.
Garcia, Murphree Win 2021 Chicken Trot; Hughes Finishes 5K After Relearning to Walk (Updated Photos)
October 9, 2021 (Photo Album) - With 70 entries in the 10th annual Chicken Trot, a large group took to the streets of Center to achieve their goal of improving their personal best or finishing their first 5K. The overall male runner was Jacob Garcia of Center with a time of 15:53.50 and the overall female winner was Madison Murphree with a time of 24:26.13.
For the fun run, Zoey Belrose placed first with a time of 4:10.Hudsyn Wulf placed second with a time of 4:20.
From left: Representatives from Hope Community Medicine (Award Sponsors), Kathleen, Francis Hughes, and Chicken Trot Mascot Kyle Chambliss
The last walker to finish the race was Francis Hughes, age 76, and it was a great victory as she crossed the finish line with her daughter, Kathleen, by her side. Kathleen flew in from Florida for the purpose of supporting and cheering on her mother every mile of the way. Also, cheering on was her husband, Thomas. The great victory stems from Mrs. Hughes having undergone major surgery a year ago which almost took her life and after the surgery she had to learn to walk again. Today, she finished the 10th Annual Chicken Trot!
Below are the race results by age division. Click here to view the overall race results.
Male 0 - 11
1st place - Bib #110, ALAN VALADEZ of Center, Time: 00:26:05.60
Male 12 - 19
1st place - Bib #191, EDGAR CARAVEO, Time: 00:23:35.79
2nd place - Bib #157, LANE WEBB of Joaquin, Time: 00:27:05.98
3rd place - Bib #192, JEAN CARAVEO, Time: 00:28:48.40
Female 12 - 19
1st place - Bib #156, JESSIE WEBB of Joaquin, Time: 00:25:38.68
2nd place - Bib #109, AUTUMN KILPATRICK of Tenaha, Time: 00:27:08.20
3rd place - Bib #114, BETHANY KILPATRICK of Tenaha, Time: 00:27:25.64
Male 20 - 29
1st place - Bib #149, JACOB GARCÍA of Center, Time: 00:15:53.50
2nd place - Bib #140, TRACE GREER of Center, Time: 00:15:53.73
3rd place - Bib #205, FABIAN MORALES of Center, Time: 00:18:59.24
Female 20 - 29
1st place - Bib #145, MADISON MURPHREE of Center, Time: 00:24:26.13
2nd place - Bib #117, NICOLE PETRY of Center, Time: 00:27:05.53
3rd place - Bib #138, RYLEY BECKHAM of Gary, Time: 00:28:47.17
Male 30 - 39
1st place - Bib #127, MATT FOSTER of Center, Time: 00:28:07.39
Female 30 - 39
1st place - Bib #134, COURTNEY O’REAR of Shelbyville, Time: 00:26:07.03
2nd place - Bib #152, KIMBERLY WULF of Center, Time: 00:29:34.49
3rd place - Bib #121, ASHLEY LIKER of Center, Time: 00:29:46.33
Male 40 - 49
1st place - Bib #155, KEITH WEBB of Joaquin, Time: 00:26:30.59
2nd place - Bib #105, TORY CHAMBLISS of Joaquin, Time: 00:48:28.00
Female 40 - 49
1st place - Bib #142, SENA DUBEA of Center, Time: 00:28:32.88
2nd place - Bib #158, STACI DECHAMPLAIN of Carthage, Time: 00:28:39.66
3rd place - Bib #120, LAURA KILPATRICK of Tenaha, Time: 00:30:52.38
Male 50 - 59
1st place - Bib #136, RANDY COLLARD of Center, Time: 00:29:26.60
2nd place - Bib #128, CHRIS CLARK of Milam, Time: 00:31:45.03
3rd place - Bib #146, BRYAN BOLTON of Shelbyville, Time: 00:35:55.56
Female 50 - 59
1st place - Bib #131, DEBORAH CHADWICK of Center, Time: 00:25:46.08
2nd place - Bib #125, DENISE OATES of Center, Time: 00:27:50.62
3rd place - Bib #219, NIKKI BUTLER, Time: 00:35:14.25
Male 60 - 100
1st place - Bib #111, JACKIE KIRKWOOD of Tenaha, Time: 00:33:39.25
Female 60 - 100
1st place - Bib #132, ROBIN CONWAY of Timpson, Time: 00:33:25.34
2nd place - Bib #220, DEBRAH WORSHAM, Time: 00:45:47.68
3rd place - Bib #221, MARY TINKLE of Center, Time: 00:49:51.28
October 12, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, over the past 7 days 77 new cases and 75 new estimated recoveries were reported.
The estimated active cases is 133.
In total, October has had 6 new deaths reported, 107 new cases reported, and 124 estimated recoveries reported.
October 12th Numbers: (Changes since Oct. 5)
Confirmed Cases - 1,655 (15 new)
Probable Cases - 1,242 (62 new)
Fatalities - 102
Active Cases (Estimated) - 133
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,662 (75 new)
October 5th Numbers: (Changes since Oct. 2)
Confirmed Cases - 1,640 (6 new)
Probable Cases - 1,180 (10 new)
Fatalities - 102 (3 new)
Active Cases (Estimated) - 133
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,587 (20 new)
October 9, 2021 - (Album) - The 2021 Shelby County Poultry Festival Broiler Show Sale ended with 40 exhibitors receiving over $162,000 in scholarship money.
Grand Champion - Ally Kimbro (Shelby Co 4-H) sold for $9,000 to J.C. Lewis Construction
Reserve Champion - Addison Lloyd (Shelbyville FFA) sold for $7,000 to Farmers State Bank
3rd place - Madilyn Polley (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $4,500 to Hawkeye Hunting Club
4th place - Collin Lloyd (Shelbyville FFA) sold for $4,000
5th place - Landree Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $4,500
6th place - Kenley Ramos (Center FFA) sold for $5,000
7th place - Naomie Meyers (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $3,000
8th place - Eli Bush (Center FFA) sold for $4,500
9th place - Lance Holloway (Center FFA) sold for $6,999 (*Highest placing senior - $500 Scholarship from Shelby Savings Bank)
10th place - Mayson Harbison (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $4,000
11th place - Molly Scull (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $3,750
12th place - Logan Meyer (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $4,000
13th place - Kate Ford (Center FFA) sold for $3,250
14th place - Brayden Britt (Center FFA) sold for $3,000
15th place - Hollie Hamilton (Joaquin FFA) sold for $4,000
16th place - Kyleigh Hendricks (Shelbyville FFA) sold for $3,000
17th place - Rylan Barbee (Shelbyville FFA) sold for $3,000
18th place - John Ford (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $3,000
19th place - Laura Anne Scull (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $4,000
20th place - Klayton LaRock (Center FFA) sold for $2,750
21st place - Gabriella Amox (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $2,500
22nd place - Addison Camille Whiteside (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $3,250
23rd place - Gracie Boyd (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $2,750
24th place - Autum Andrusick (Center FFA) sold for $2,750
25th place - Evan O’Rear (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $4,250
26th place - Addison Boyd (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $2,500
27th place - Baylin Phelps (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $3,000
28th place - Mason Perry (Center FFA) sold for $3,000
29th place - Taylor Gutermuth (Timpson FFA) sold for $3,500
30th place - Sayre Hall (Center FFA) sold for $2,750
31st place - Carson Crouch (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $6,999
32nd place - Cale Cornelius (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $5,000
33rd place - Mason Fults (Joaquin FFA) sold for $2,500
34th place - Avery Metcalf (Timpson FFA) sold for $3,500
35th place - Trista Britt (Center FFA) sold for $3,500
36th place - Julie Bird (Center FFA) sold for $5,000
37th place - Caroline Ramos (Center FFA) sold for $6,000
38th place - Keaton Sigler (Center FFA) sold for $3,500
39th place - Carter Bell (Shelbyville FFA) sold for $4,000
40th place - Kenson LaRock (Center FFA) sold for $5,500
These are preliminary sale results. The full list of buyers along with additional donations will be listed in the official press release.
October 9, 2021 - Ally Kimbro, Timpson FFA, was the top poultry exhibitor at the 45th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Broiler Show October 9, 2021.
There were 69 participants in the poultry show this year, and the event was held at the Jim Booth Expo Center.
Micah Osborn was the Texas A&M judge of the event, and he had a tough job determining the top birds out of the entire group of entries.
Arriving in second was Addison Lloyd, Shelbyville FFA, and third was Madilyn Dior Polley, Shelby County 4-H.
The Broiler Show Auction will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021, under the big tent on the Frances Oates Stage.
October 8, 2021 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a theft that occurred at Taylor Funeral Home located at 511 Ross Graves Drive in Timpson. Sometime between the dates of September 20th and October 5th, 2021, suspect(s) removed a drive shaft from a 2003 GMC Yukon belonging to Taylor Funeral Home.
Anyone with information regarding the theft is asked to contact CID Lieutenant DJ Dickerson with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office at 936-572-0255.
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