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April 1, 2021 - Center Police Department officers and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Troopers gathered before the Center Police Department in honor of DPS Trooper Chad Walker on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
This was in response to the request of Texas Governor Greg Abbott for Texas law enforcement officers to turn on their red and blue flashing lights for one minute at 1pm.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Trooper Walker stopped to assist a driver near Mexia on March 26 when he was shot multiple times. He was transported to Baylor Scott and White – Hillcrest Hospital in Waco, where he later died from his injuries.
In his final lifesaving act, Trooper Walker’s organs were donated to save others.
April 1, 2021 - Texas Military Division will be conducting a follow-up, Moderna Dose #2, COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday, April 1st from 8am-5pm at the John D Windham Civic Center.
This clinic is designated ONLY for those who received their first dose of Moderna vaccine on March 4th at the Civic Center that was conducted by the Military.
You must have your CDC vaccination card with you when you come and you can keep the same appointment time you had at the March 4th clinic or come at your convenience anytime between 8am-5pm.
Winds will be N & NE at 6-10 mph. Ignition time of 10am and completion estimated at 7pm.
April 1, 2021 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Sabine National Forest, have advised 2 prescribed burns located in Compartments 18 & 19 , Blocks B,C,D, in Shelby County, this area is located in the Boles Field Area south of FM 2694.
The other prescribe burn is located in Compartment 55/56/57, Block B Only, this area is located in East Hamilton Area south of FM 2261.
March 31, 2021 - State Highway 7 East was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Monday.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Brent Murray, at 3:30pm Monday, March 29, 2021 a black 2006 Ford Five Hundred driven by Clifford Ray Brown, 59, of Center eastbound on State Highway 7 East. At that time Brown stated his steering malfunctioned.
The Ford traveled off the roadway to the left at an usafe speed just after the intersection with FM 1656, and traveled into a heavily brush covered area.
No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. Brown was issued a citation for unsafe speed.
March 30, 2021 - The 16th week of vaccine distribution started March 29, 2021 and Shelby County has one provider on the list. Aurora Concepts is allocated to receive 1,170 Pfizer vaccine doses. Aurora Concepts can be contacted at 936-598-3296 to schedule a vaccine.
Shelby County, a part of Public Health Region 4/5N, reports over the past week an additional 326 people have been vaccinated with at least one dose for a total of 3,512. Of the estimated population, 18.06% of Shelby County has received at least one dose.
Also, over the past week an additional 909 people have been fully vaccinated for a total of 2,243 for the county. Of the estimated population, 11.53% of Shelby County has been fully vaccinated.
The county has an estimated population of 19,449 of people 16 years of age and older.
Texas to receive more than 1 million first doses of COVID-19 vaccine for next week
State surpasses 10 million doses administered
More than 1 million first doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be shipped to providers across Texas next week. The Texas Department of State Health Services is allocating 818,410 doses to 779 providers in 202 counties. More than 200,000 additional first doses are expected to be available to pharmacy locations and federally-qualified health centers directly from the federal government.
Texas has now administered more than 10 million doses, an increase of 1.2 million in the last week. More than 6.8 million people have received at least one dose, and almost 3.5 million are fully vaccinated. Among Texas seniors, more than six in 10 have received at least one dose, and four in 10 are now fully vaccinated. More than 30 percent of all Texans at least 16 years old have gotten at least one dose.
Beginning Monday, all Texans ages 16 and older will be eligible to receive a vaccine. Vaccination has helped drive down the number of new cases and people hospitalized with COVID-19 to their lowest level since October. However, with hundreds of variant cases identified in Texas that have the potential to spread more quickly and cause more serious disease, vaccination remains critically important. The available vaccines have proven effective against the variant strains, so the more people vaccinated, the easier it will be to keep the variants under control and prevent new ones from emerging.
In addition to the first doses mentioned above, the state is ordering 587,950 doses intended as the second dose for people first vaccinated a few weeks ago. DSHS automatically orders second doses to arrive at providers in the week they can begin to be administered, so they will be available when needed. People should be able to return to the same provider to receive their second dose within six weeks of getting the first.
People can find more information on COVID-19 vaccine at dshs.texas.gov/covidvaccine.
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March 30, 2021 - Road construction is going on today, March 30th on George Ihlo Drive, the road behind the First United Methodist Church in Center. George Ihlo Drive is blocked from FM 699 (Logansport Street) to Payne Street. Please plan another route until the construction is completed. For anyone who routinely travels through the area going to the Middle School, please be advised you may want to plan a different route.
The back drive entrance to the church was not accessible.
March 29, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, the data reflected Monday there have been 2 new cases added since Saturday. The total of active cases lowered to 80 due to 5 new recoveries.
March 29th (1:55pm) Numbers: (changes since March 27th)
Total Confirmed Cases - 897
Total Probable Cases - 693 (2 new)
Total Fatalities - 66
Total Estimated Active Cases - 80
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,444 (5 new)
March 29, 2021 - Shelby County Commissioners approved the distribution of Child Safety Fee funds during their meeting held Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
Denise Merriman, Shelby County Children's Advocacy Center (SCCAC) Executive Director, expressed gratitude on behalf of the organization for the continued support by Shelby County.
Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, asked for confirmation from Clint Porterfield, County Auditor, on the percentage of the fee usually split between the SCCAC and the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).
"We've historically done 65% to the Advocacy Center, 35% to CASA," said Porterfield. "Just again to refresh everyone's memory, we do wihthold some money from that amount which is automatically disbursed to all of the municipalities."
According to Porterfield, the county also retains a 10% administrative fee. He stated the fund balance before dispursal was $15,927, less an administrative fee and less the amount to municipalities leaving $10,471 to disburse. As a result of the disbursement $6,806 will go to SCCAC and $3,665 to CASA.
A motion carried to approve the disbursement of the funds at 65% ($6,806) to SCCAC and 35% ($3,665) to CASA.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:36am.
Following the adjournment of the meeting, a quorum of commissioners joined in a discussion in the courtroom with the County Treasurer and County Auditor.
(Chapter 551. Open Meetings, Subchapter A. General Provisions)
Agenda items approve during the meeting include: 1. Pay weekly expenses, with the exception of invoice 194308 to confirm the work. 2. Disburse Child Safety Fee funds at a 65%, 35% split to SCCAC and CASA. 3. Adjourn at 9:36am.
March 28, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, the data reflects on Saturday there were no new cases since Friday. The total of active cases lowered to 83 due to three new recoveries.
March 27th (3:05pm) Numbers: (changes since March 26th)
Total Confirmed Cases - 897
Total Probable Cases - 691
Total Fatalities - 66
Total Estimated Active Cases - 83
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,439 (3 new)
March 27, 2021 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Tornado Warning for Southwestern Panola County in northeastern Texas, Southeastern Rusk County in northeastern Texas, Northwestern Shelby County in eastern Texas until 7:45pm CDT.
At 6:54 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 7 miles south of Minden, or 17 miles south of Henderson, moving northeast at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
Hazard: Damaging tornado.
Source: Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
Impact: You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction is possible.
Locations impacted include Carthage, Pinehill, Minden, Mount Enterprise, Gary City, Dotson, Lawsonville, Laneville and Fairplay.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
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