N.E.W. Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

The water on N.E.W. WSC no longer requires boiling.

July 22, 2021 - On July 20, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the N.E.W. Water Supply, #2030034, 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.

AT&T Reports Outage in Shelby County Area

July 21, 2021 - AT&T has reported an outage in the Shelby County area and has announced a projected restoral of 6-7 hours.

Anyone calling the Shelby County Today office at this time will receive a message stating, "your call cannot be completed as dialed, please check the number and dial again."

Should you need to call Shelby County Today, you can alternately call 936-332-4845 or contact us through email.

This outage is not effecting our ability to update Shelby County Today.

Five Way Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

July 21, 2021 - On July 19, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Five Way Public Water System, #2100008, 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.

Sheriff Windham Updates Commissioners on First Six Months

July 21, 2021 - Shelby County Sheriff Kevin Windham addressed the County Commissioners July 14, 2021, to give an update on the first six months of his term, the total arrests, calls that have been received as well as traffic enforcement.

Sheriff Windham expressed appreciation to the commissioners for allowing him to provide them with that information at this time.

Center Fire Department Responds to Grocery Store Fire

July 20, 2021 - Center Fire Department personnel were dispatched to Walmart located on Hurst Street in Center the evening of July 18, 2021, where equipment was reported to be on fire at 10pm.

Work Beginning in Center Requiring Lane Closures

July 20, 2021 – Work will begin on Wednesday in Shelby County to mill and inlay a section of roadway that will require lane closures for up to a week, weather permitting.

Constable Seeks Public's Assistance Identifying Man

July 15, 2021 - Shelby County Constable Precinct 5, Josh Tipton, is seeking the public's help in identifying an individual.

Huana Creek Location of Possible Illegal Dumping

Huana Creek at CR 1490 as it appeared contaminated by a foreign substance on July 2, 2021.

July 14, 2021 - Shelby County Today was contacted by a concerned citizen Friday, July 2, 2021 in reference to what appeared to be a spill of a foreign matter in Huana Creek.

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic July 10th for 12 Years Old and Up

July 9, 2021 - Aurora Concepts is hosting a COVID-19 mass Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, July 10, 2021 from 8am until 11am at Aurora Concepts Vaccination Station, 233 Hurst Street, Suite B. Walk-ins are welcome. Pfizer vaccines are available for 12 years old and up.

Call 936-598-3296 for an appointment.

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)

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