VFW Post 8904 Honors Memorial Day; Local Residents Remember Sacrifices by Family (Video)

COVID-19 Dashboard Update: May 2021 COVID Numbers, Vaccinations

May 31, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, there have been 1 new death, 33 new cases, and 35 new recoveries reported during the month of May.

The active cases went from 20 at the end of April down to 17 at the end of May.

May 31st (12:55pm) Numbers: (changes in May)
Total Confirmed Cases - 946 (14 new)
Total Probable Cases - 761 (19 new)
Total Fatalities - 68 (1 new)
Total Estimated Active Cases - 17
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,622 (35 new)

Jared Tovar Makes Dean's List of Scholars at University of North Texas

May 28, 2021 - Jared Tovar, Tenaha's Salutatorian from the Class of 2020, achieved the honor of being listed on the Dean's List of scholars at the University of North Texas for the 2021 Spring Semester.

Tovar is attending the G. Brint Ryan College of Business at the University of North Texas and only 20% of undergraduate students earn this honor for exemplary academic preformance with a grade point average of 3.5 or better. Jared is majoring in accounting and is intended to graduate in the Spring of 2023 with his Bachelor's of Science in Accounting.

EnviroKid's Murals Restored, Returned to the Newly Renovated Square

May 21, 2021 - The EnviroKids Murals are one of the lastest updates to the newly renovated downtown Center square with the murals restored and returned this month to their original location.

Precinct 4 Commissioner Reports Water Over CR 4323 Has Subsided

May 21, 2021 - The water over CR 4323 has subsided, and the roadway is once again open.

May 20, 2021 - Commissioner Precinct 4 Tom Bellmyer reports CR 4323 is temporarily closed due to high water at Risinger Creek. The water is over the roadway more than 14 inches. Signs will be put in place shortly for the closure. Please be careful when coming upon water across a roadway. Turn around, don't drown.

Mathews Realty Delivers Pizza as Appreciation to Area Law Enforcement

May 20, 2021 - Mathews Realty delivered pizza to area law enforcement as a 'Thank You' on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

Deliveries were made to the Center Police Department, DPS Office, and the Sheriff's Office. Mathews Realty appreciates our law enforcement and the service they provide to our community everyday.

SCT Switches to New Photo Hosting Website

May 11, 2021 - In March of this year, the company which hosted the photos for Shelby County Today experienced castastophic damage due to a fire. With much sadness, Shelby County Today's photos which went back to 2005 were lost.

42nd Annual Take a Kid Fishing Tournament Results, Sponsors

May 11, 2021 (Photo Album) - The 42nd Annual Take a Kid Fishing Tournament was held May 8, 2021 at Huxley Bay Marina. According to Lori Alvis, this years tournament had the largest turnout of registered participants attending.

Constables Recover Stolen ATV in Northern Shelby County

May 4, 2021 - Last night, Constable Precinct 4 Taylor Fanguy and Constable Precinct 5 Josh Tipton recovered a stolen ATV in the northern part of Shelby County.

City of Joaquin May 1st Election Results

May 3, 2021 - City of Joaquin held an election on May 1, 2021 for the position of Mayor. Frank Cooper won with 54 votes against Krystal Raybon who had 36 votes.

Two unopposed Council Member positions were also listed on the ballot, Cathy Atkinson and Mike Cummings, Jr..

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