The story headline links to a better view of the story and share features.
News
February 8, 2021 - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department reports Barrett has been located safely and was found in Arkansas.
February 5, 2021 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the assistance of the public in locating a missing elderly man.
Thurman Barrett, of Joaquin, is described as an 84-year-old white male. He has gray hair, blue eyes, 5’8” and weighs approximately 200 pounds.
Barrett was last seen Thursday, January, 28, 2021 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Williams Landing/Woodland Shores area in Joaquin. He was driving a 1997 Chevrolet extended pickup with Texas plate HVB6036. The pictured vehicle is a stock photo of what Barrett's vehicle looks like. This is not the actual vehicle.
It is requested that if you see Barrett, DO NOT approach him. He may be in possession of a firearm(s).
If you know the whereabouts of Barrett or may have seen him, you are asked to contact the SCSO at (936) 598-5601 and provide the location.
February 6, 2021 - On February 2, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Choice public water system, 2100008 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.
The public water system 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 02/06/2021.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Vince Di Verdi 936-591-1205.
February 2, 2021 - Due to a broken water main the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Choice water system ID# 2100005 to notify customers that were without water 2/01/2021 on HWY 96 S and all side roads ( anyone without water) to boil their water, prior to consumption (e.g., 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 this 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 Vince Di Verdi 936-591-1205
February 6, 2021 - The Cold Case Investigations is a new division to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office that is staffed with one Investigator and is responsible for all cold case investigations. Sheriff Kevin W. Windham emphasizes the great importance of solving these cases which goes to the reason he established this new division.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Division is committed to the pursuit of justice, not just for the victims, but also for the victim’s families who are left behind. Despite the passing of many years, the victims and their untimely deaths have not been forgotten, nor will the families who are left behind looking for answers and the much-needed closure. There is no statute of limitations for homicide in the State of Texas. The motto of the Cold Case Division is: “The pursuit of justice continues.”
A link to the “Cold Case Investigations” can now be accessed from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office website located at www.scsotx.org. Please note that we are in the process of adding the numerous cold cases of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office to the website with information available for release and they will be updated periodically with the latest information. Please check back as these cases are uploaded.
Also, a “Submit a Tip” box is available with each case so anyone who may have information can easily submit a tip confidentially.
If you have information that you would like to discuss, you are encouraged to contact SCSO Cold Case Investigator DJ Dickerson at (936) 572-0255 or via email at donnie.dickerson@co.shelby.tx.us.
February 6, 2021 - The Center Fire Department has had to fight early morning structure fires over the past two days.
According to the Center Fire Department, they responded to a house fire in the 200 block of CR 3734 early Friday, February 5, 2021.
When the firemen arrived just after 3:24am they discovered the house to be a mobile home and the fire was fully involved. Fire personnel deployed hoses and put down the fire quickly. The interior and exterior of the structure received a great deal of damage and resulted in a total loss.
The cause of the fire was undetermined.
Firemen returned to service at 7:15am.
Center Fire Department Fire personnel responed to another house fire on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the 5000 block of Highway 7 East just after 5:30am.
The house involved was also a mobile home and firemen fought the fire until after 9am.
It resulted in a total loss and a homeowner has not yet come forward.
Cause of the fire was not determined.
Fire personnel returned to service around 9am.
February 6, 2021 - The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard reported 144 active cases on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Over the past two days, Friday and Saturday, 4 of the new cases were confirmed cases and 7 were new probable cases.
February 6th (12:35pm) Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 836 (4 new cases)
Total Probable Cases - 623 (7 new cases)
Total Fatalities - 49
Total Estimated Active Cases - 144
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,266 (17 new)
February 5, 2021 - The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 1432 County Road 3267 at 4:27pm on Friday, February 5th. Desoto Parish Fire District #1 also responded per the department’s automatic mutual aid agreement.
First arriving units found a wood veneer A-frame home fully involved. Due to heavy fire conditions, firefighters deployed an exterior attack. A quick knockdown of the fire was accomplished, and firefighters remained on the scene performing salvage and overhaul operations until 7:15pm.
The home was a total loss, however, firefighters were able to salvage some important personal items for the homeowner. There was no one home at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported.
February 4, 2021 - The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard reported 150 active cases on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Of the new cases 4 are new confirmed cases and 10 are new probable cases.
February 4th (3:50pm) Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 832 (4 new cases)
Total Probable Cases - 616 (10 new cases)
Total Fatalities - 49
Total Estimated Active Cases - 150
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,249 (13 new)
February 3, 2021 - The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard reported 149 active cases on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Of the new cases 4 are new confirmed cases and 3 are new probable cases.
February 3rd (3:50pm) Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 828 (4 new cases)
Total Probable Cases - 606 (3 new cases)
Total Fatalities - 49
Total Estimated Active Cases - 149
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,236 (17 new)
February 3, 2021 - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Game Wardens have been searching the Attoyac River since February 2, 2021 for the location of a man who was lost when a boat capsized.
The incident location was 6.60 miles away from Aiken on the San Augustine County and Nacogdoches County line.
According to Cpt. Mike Hanson, TPWD Game Warden, Don Crawford and his brother Gary "Possum" Crawford had been in a small boat on Tuesday around 2pm when both men leaned over the same side of the boat at the same time and it capsized.
Gary Crawford was able to make it to the bank and when he turned around he could see his brother and shouted to him to "get to the bank." Once he made it back to a vehicle Gary Crawford called for emergency assistance.
Game Wardens had a large quantity of debris to contend with as they utilized sideswipe sonar during their search.
The body of Don Crawford was found in the area where the boat turned over around 1pm Wednesday.
Once he was located, Watson and Sons Funeral home arrived on scene and transported Crawford.
February 2, 2021 - Law enforcement officials have been searching for a Shelby County man Tuesday, February 2, 2021 who went missing following a boating incident on the Attoyac River just inside Nacogdoches County.
Details have not yet been released by law enforcement; however, two men were apparently on the water when their boat somehow capsized.
Texas Game Wardens responded and were assisted by additional units with the Texas Department of Public Safety, Shelby County Sheriff's Department and other individuals.
Officers have intentions to return to the area to continue the search in the morning February 3, 2021.
Information on Shelby County Today will be updated as it's made available.
February 3, 2021 - The City of Center, Texas, led by the Center Economic Development Corporation, and in partnership with Lit Communities, LLC, is proud to announce a city-wide survey designed to assess residential and business demand for a fiber optic network that could be built throughout the city.
Businesses and homes in Center have long struggled with inadequate internet connectivity in addition to unreliable speeds and service. The survey is available to all City residents and businesses and those in close proximity to the City. It will ask questions regarding the respondent's current service, price, speed and reliability as well as what types of services they would like to see offered through a network.
The City will then look to determine the best method of moving forward to expand a broadband network through Center. To take the survey please click on to the City of Center website: www.CenterTexas.org.
Pages
