Covid-19 Update: In July 103 New Cases, 1 New Death, 105 Recoveries

July 8, 2021 - During the first of July, the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard reported 103 new cases, 1 new death, and 105 new recoveries.

The estimated number of active cases is currently 11.

July 8th (3:25pm) Numbers: (changes since June 30)
Total Confirmed Cases - 1,214 (71 new)
Total Probable Cases - 813 (32 new)
Total Fatalities - 72 (1 new)
Total Estimated Active Cases - 11
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,944 (105 new)

Shelby County Today Welcomes Cindy Eubank

July 7, 2021 - Shelby County Today is very pleased to announce our team is growing with the addition of Cindy Eubank.

Senior Nutrition Site Celebrates 4th of July with Uncle Sam

July 4, 2021 - The Senior Nutrition Site hosted a 4th of July Celebration on Friday, July 2nd and had Uncle Sam on site to help with the festivities.

Covid-19 Update: June 2021 Covid Numbers Higher Than May Numbers

July 1, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, during the month of June reported numbers were 218 new cases, 3 new deaths, and 217 new recoveries for a substantial increase over May numbers.

Reported June 2021 Numbers:
Total New Confirmed Cases - 197
Total New Probable Cases - 20
Total New Fatalities - 3
Total New Estimated Recovered - 217

Covid-19 Update: 77 New Cases Over Past Five Days, 15 Active Cases

June 28, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, over the last five days there have been 77 new cases and 80 new recoveries reported.

The estimated number of active cases is 15.

June 28 (2:20pm) Numbers: (changes since June 23)
Total Confirmed Cases - 1,071 (69 new)
Total Probable Cases - 781 (8 new)
Total Fatalities - 71
Total Estimated Active Cases - 15
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,767 (80 new)

Covid-19 Update: 48 New Cases, 45 New Recoveries, 17 Active Cases

June 23, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, over the last five days there have been 48 new cases and 45 new recoveries reported.

Of the new confirmed cases, 16 are older confirmed cases reported to DSHS by labs which is why the active number of cases didn't increase as much as the number of new cases.

The estimated number of active cases continues to decline and is now 17.

City of Joaquin Swears In Frankie Cooper as New Mayor

Joaquin City Council (From left) Steve Cockrell, Jessie Griffith, Mayor Frankie Cooper, Cathy Atkinson, and Mike Cummings, Jr.

SAKS Of Love Distributes Scholarships as Tokens of Love in May

June 23, 2021 - SAKS Of Love gave scholarships to a graduating senior in each county that they serve: Shelby, Panola, Nacogdoches, and Angelina. We are so honored to sow this token of love into their future.

From left: Kamari Gary and Crystal Gray

Covid-19 Update: 10 New Cases, 1 New Death, 12 Active Cases

June 18, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, over the last 10 days there have been 10 new cases, 1 new death, and 16 new recoveries reported.

The estimated number of active cases continues to decline and is now 12.

June 18 (12:35pm) Numbers: (changes since June 8th)
Total Confirmed Cases - 958 (8 new)
Total Probable Cases - 769 (2 new)
Total Fatalities - 71 (1 new)
Total Estimated Active Cases - 12
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,645 (16 new)

Car Wash Fundraiser for Roughrider Scholarship Foundation (Postponed)

Update: Roughrider Car Wash has been postposted! Will be rescheduled... watch for future date!

June 15, 2021 - The Roughrider Scholarship Foundation (RSF) is hosting a car wash fundraiser on Friday, June 18 from 3pm until 6:30pm at the Azalea House on Tenaha Street at the corner of Tenaha Street and Carroll Street, next to Dairy Queen.

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