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Covid-19 Update: 3 New Deaths Brings September to 13 Deaths; 219 Active Cases

September 18, 2021 - Three new deaths were reported on Saturday bringing Septembers reported deaths to 13.

According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, Friday and Saturday combined numbers show 35 new cases and 34 estimated recoveries. Of the new cases, 19 were reported on September 17th and 16 were reported on September 18th.

The number of active cases is now 219.

September has had 270 new cases reported and 237 estimated recoveries reported.

Covid-19 Update: 11 New Cases, 16 Recoveries, 218 Active Cases

September 16, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, there were 11 new cases and 16 estimated recoveries reported on Thursday. The number of active cases is now 218.

September has had 235 new cases reported and 203 estimated recoveries reported.

September 16th Numbers: (changes since Sept. 15)
Confirmed Cases - 1,568 (5 new)
Probable Cases - 1,078 (6 new)
Fatalities - 86
Active Cases (Estimated)- 218
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,342 (16 new)

Covid-19 Update: 23 New Cases, 12 Recoveries, Active Cases at 223

September 15, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, there were 23 new cases and 12 estimated recoveries reported today, September 15th. The number of active cases is now up to 223.

September has had 224 new cases reported and 187 estimated recoveries reported.

September 15th Numbers: (changes since Sept. 14)
Confirmed Cases - 1,563 (13 new)
Probable Cases - 1,072 (10 new)
Fatalities - 86
Active Cases (Estimated) - 223
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,326 (12 new)

San Augustine Rural Water Supply Boil Water Notice (Rescinded)

September 15, 2021 - On September 8, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the San Augustine Rural Public Water System, #2030007, 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.

Commissioners Approve New Budget, Increase in Taxes

September 15, 2021 - Shelby County Commissioners approved a budget and tax rate for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year during a budget workshop held September 8, 2021.

County Judge Allison Harbison explained the total tax rate will be $0.7227, with the county tax rate being $0.6432, and the road and bridge tax rate being $0.0795 for a two cent increase in the total tax rate.

A motion carried to adopt the proposed budget with nine budget amendments and changes as listed by Commissioner Roscoe McSwain to become effective October 1, 2021.

Commissioners Agree on Inmate Housing Elsewhere; Award Over $20,000 to SCCAC

September 15, 2021 - The Shelby County Commissioners agreed to establish an inter-local agreement with Harrison County for inmate housing during their meeting held September 8, 2021.

County Judge Allison Harbison made attempts on the day previous to the meeting to help clear out the inmates from the jail who didn't need to remain there; however, the capacity is still high.

Covid-19 Update: September at 10 Deaths Reported; Active Cases at 214

September 14, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, there were 39 new cases and 23 estimated recoveries reported today, September 14th. The number of active cases is at 214.

Since September 11th, the state reports 3 new deaths which brings the total number of deaths from Covid-19 reported in September to 10 new deaths. September has also had 201 new cases reported and 175 estimated recoveries reported.

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