March 22, 2020 - Although the PWPS was unable to hold their regular monthly meeting this past Saturday, the monthly challenge "Baby It's Cold Outside" was viewed online via Flickr and voted by members for their favorites. PWPS holds their monthly meeting the third Saturday of each month at the First United Methodist Church, 211 Porter St., Center, TX. They provide learning workshops and challenges each month to members and visitors alike.
March 20, 2020 - No words are adequate to speak what is in our hearts. We are so thankful for our family, friends, and community for their constant prayers during our time of tragedy. We thank you for the outpouring of love and support for our family thru beautiful flowers, plants, gifts, and financial support. Your love and kindness has forever made an impact in our hearts.
March 20, 2020 - Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and social distancing, the Wreath Laying in honor of Kosovo Veterans that was scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th, 2020 at the Veterans Memorial, Historic Courthouse has been cancelled.
March 19, 2019 - In efforts to help slow the COVID-19 outbreak, we are announcing a temporary closure to the public starting Monday, March 23rd, 2020 through April 3rd, 2020.
We will have staff in office to answer the phones and any questions that you may have. We apologize for any inconvenience but the safety of our staff and our county residents are a main concern at this point.
March 19, 2020 - Shelby County Outreach Ministries will be closing ALL programs for the week of March 23 – March 27 with the exception of the Helping Hands Outreach Center. Helping Hands will be open only on Friday, March 27 from 10-2 in order to provide assistance.
The senior citizens that are currently being served through our senior programs have received extra meals that will cover them through the next 2 weeks. They will also receive calls to confirm that they are safe, and all is going well.
Update: Governor Gregg Abbott issued an order on March 22, 2020 which directed all licensed health care professionals and facilities to postpone all surgeries and procedures that are not immediately, medically necessary to correct a serious medical condition or to preserve the life of a patient who without immediate performance of the surgery or procedure would be at risk for serious adverse medical consequences or death, as determined by the patient’s physician.
March 18, 2020 - We at HOPE Community Medicine would like the public to know that we are seeing all patients at our clinics. We do have protocols in place to insure the safety of all patients. We ask that if you have an active temperature above 99.8 that you call our office first to receive instructions on how to proceed next. You will be asked some questions about your illness and recent travel history. We will then determine what precautions and testing need to occur next, to insure you are treated correctly, and with the upmost safety to yourself and others.
March 18, 2020 - Like you, the Shelby County Appraisal District is closely monitoring the developments related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). In an effort to do our part in preventing the spread of this virus, the Shelby County Appraisal District is asking everyone that has business to do with us to call our office before coming in person. We may be able to help you over the phone. If we can’t help you over the phone, it may be something that can wait, like turning in applications for exemptions. Then we would ask you to come to the office at a later time.