October 9, 2020 - Center ISD Elementary and Middle School campuses have reported another positive case of COVID-19. In response to this occurence, Center ISD has issued letters to parents, guardians and staff members regarding the cases. Once again, the information only states the positive case is an individual and does not identify as a student or staff member:
October 8, 2020 - The Tenaha ISD administrative team has decided to extended the High School Closure ONLY for one additional day, Friday, October 9th, 2020.
October 7, 2020 - San Augustine Street in Center was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Tuesday night, October 7, 2020 after which the driver was arrested.
October 7, 2020 - Center Police Department officers and Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers were at a residence on the 1000 block of Louisiana Street in Center October 6, 2020 at 8:20pm for a reported deceased individual.
According to the Center Police Department, during the investigation it was determined to be an unattended death at a residence on Louisiana Street inside the city limits.
Investigators determined that there were no apparent signs of foul play, yet an autopsy and toxicology has been ordered
October7, 2020 - Dear Parent/Guardian and Staff:
In keeping with Joaquin ISD’s practices to respond to COVID-19, we are notifying all student families and staff members that one Joaquin ISD student was lab-confirmed to have COVID-19. The student was last on campus on October 5, 2020 and tested positive October 6, 2020.
Due to privacy requirements, we will not be releasing the name of the individual or details that may identify him or her.
October 7, 2020 - Center ISD High School campus has reported another positive case of COVID-19. In response to this occurence, Center ISD has issued letters to parents, guardians and staff members regarding the cases. Once again, the information only states the positive case is an individual and does not identify as a student or staff member:
October 5, 2020 - As the fight against COVID-19 continues, and everyone tries to move forward with life as best they can under the current circumstances, differing opinions have a tendancy to arise which can at times contradict facts.
Shelby County Today reached out to Dr. Florencio Singson, Shelby County Local Health Authority, about what the proper course of action is in relation to COVID-19.
Dr. Singson offered recommendations for the public at large, businesses, and local government as to what proper protocols are when a positive case is discovered.
October 3, 2020 - The 44th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Broiler Show is completed and the winners have been announced. 2020 Grand Champion of the show is Jacie Lee.
The Reserve Grand Champion of the show is Laura Anne Scull.