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Covid-19 Update: 8 New Cases, 13 Recoveries, 115 Active Cases

August 12, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, 8 new cases were reported today and 13 new recoveries. The number of recoveries helps to lower the number of active cases to 115.

August 12th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 11)
Total Confirmed Cases - 1,290 (6 new)
Total Probable Cases - 884 (2 new)
Total Fatalities - 74
Total Active Cases (Estimated) - 115
Total Recovered (Estimated) - 1,985 (13 new)

Letter from County Judge Regarding Increase in COVID-19 Cases

August 12, 2021 - The rapid increase in reported Covid-19 cases is very alarming to me. With two variants of the coronavirus surging, I urge residents to be cautious, if you are running a fever, feel sick, or have been exposed to the virus please seek medical assistance and isolate yourself.

It is very important not to forget what we learned last year when the pandemic first came to Shelby County. Below is a reminder of the protocol that has helped control the virus in the past.

Sheriff's Department July Report

Sheriff Kevin Windham (right) and Lieutenant Tanner Peace (left) stand with the new medication disposal unit now available at the Sheriff's Office.

Covid-19 Update: Active Cases Reach 120 with 19 New Cases Added

August 11, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, cases continue to rise at a quick pace as 19 new cases were reported overnight. Today's increase brings the total number of active cases to 120 and continues to resemble February 2021 numbers.

August 11th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 10)
Total Confirmed Cases - 1,284 (9 new)
Total Probable Cases - 882 (10 new)
Total Fatalities - 74
Total Active Cases (Estimated) - 120
Total Recovered (Estimated) - 1,972 (1 new)

Covid-19 Update: Active Cases Exceed 100

August 10, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, today a total of 17 new cases were reported bringing the total number of active cases to 102. This is the highest the active cases have been since February 2021.

August 10th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 9)
Total Confirmed Cases - 1,275 (7 new)
Total Probable Cases - 872 (10 new)
Total Fatalities - 74
Total Active Cases (Estimated) - 102
Total Recovered (Estimated) - 1,971

Center Fire Department Fights Truck-Tractor Blaze on U.S. 96

August 10, 2021 - The Center Fire Department responded to a truck-tractor fire on U.S. Highway 96 South Tuesday August 10, 2021, just under one mile south of SL 500.

Covid-19 Update: 15 New Cases Over 3 Days, 85 Active Cases

August 10, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, a total of 15 new cases have been added since August 6th. The new cases increase the estimated number of active cases from 77 to 85.

August 9th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 8)
Total Confirmed Cases - 1,268 (8 new)
Total Probable Cases - 862 (1 removed)
Total Fatalities - 74
Total Active Cases (Estimated) - 85
Total Recovered (Estimated) - 1,971 (2 new)

Northern Shelby County Constables Report Interrupt in Meth Traffic (Updated)

August 9, 2021 - Through a joint investigation of Constable Precinct 5 Josh Tipton; Constable Precinct 3, Roy Cheatwood; and Constable Precinct 4, Taylor Fanguy an alleged distributor of illegal narcotics was arrested Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 11:30pm.

Property Owners to Receive Post Cards by Mail

August 9, 2021 - Property owners were mailed a postcard that explains how to get information on the estimated taxes. By going to the webpage below, taxpayers will be able to view proposed actions to be taken by each local taxing unit concerning the 2021 taxes as well as view meeting dates and times.

This is not a tax bill. The card is for informational purposes only.

Go to shelby.truthintaxation.com to search for your property for more information.

Blount Fine Foods Corp. Recalls Panera Chicken Soup Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

August 9, 2021 - Blount Fine Foods, a McKinney, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 6,384 pounds of chicken tortilla soup products that may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically pieces of gray nitrile glove, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

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