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List of Fuel Stations Open with Fuel Available, Grocery Stores Open (3:30pm Update)

February 18, 2021 - The winter weather continues and many are needing to venture out to get fuel for generators and vehicles. Shelby County Today will keep a list updated of open gas stations with fuel available. Please be advised - the situation can change quickly so each notice we receive and post, we will include a time stamp. As of 2:17pm lines don't appear to be too long. Hurst Street in Center has one lane open each on the northbound and southbound side.

My Five Cents: Winter Storm, Hearing Planned on ERCOT, Best Winter Storm Practices

February 18, 2021 - This week has been historic in terms of the severity of the weather across the state. I am praying for the safety of our community and our state.

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. Winter weather cripples Texas

SWEPCO Shares Estimated Restoration Times After Snow, Ice Storm

February 18, 2021, 1:15pm - SWEPCO workers and contractors early Thursday began checking on damage and mobilizing crews to restore service to the 22,600 customers without power.

"As we saw the forecast for ice move south, we positioned workers in Shreveport, Natchitoches and Center. These line, tree and support workers are out assessing damaging and restoring power," said Drew Seidel, SWEPCO vice president of Region Distribution Operations.

DETEC Status Update as of 4pm; 50% of System Without Power

February 17, 2021 - Unfortunately, today’s update brings unwelcome news.

City of Huxley Phone Lines Down Including Emergency Phone Lines

February 17, 2021 - Due to the emergency alert Eastex Telephone Co-op sent out below, City of Huxley phone lines will be down, including the emergency phone line. If you have a gas or water emergency and cannot reach us at 936-368-2377, please contact the Sheriff's Department at 936-598-5601 or dial 911.***

EMERGENCY ALERT FOR HUXLEY EXCHANGE CUSTOMERS

Covid-19 Update: 1 new death, 124 Active Cases

February 17, 2021 - The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard reports 1 new death and 124 active cases on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

Of the new cases reported, 1 was a new confirmed case and 1 was a new probable case. The dashboard also shows 4 additional recoveries.

February 17th (12:35pm) Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 858 (1 new case)
Total Probable Cases - 648 (1 new case)
Total Fatalities - 51 (1 new)
Total Estimated Active Cases - 124
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,331 (4 new)

SWEPCO Workforce Ready For Winter Storm Power Restoration

February 17, 2021 – Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) is ready to begin damage assessment and power restoration as today’s winter storm brings freezing rain, ice, sleet and snow to the Ark-La-Tex. SWEPCO anticipates significant damage to the electric system and the potential for extended power outages.

Ice, Snow Causing Potential Structure Collapse

February 17, 2021 - Shelby County Today has received multiple reports of carports and structures collapsing due to the weight of ice and snow.

An alternate location to park vehicles may need to be taken into consideration during this time, and if the stability of any structure is questionable, stay out from underneath.

To avoid injury, people should also avoid entering structures which may have partially collapsed.

Sheriff's Department Investigates Shooting Incident; Two Injured

February 17, 2021 - Deputies with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in the 100 block of County Road 1446 in Tenaha on February 12, 2021 at 3:31am.

Per Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham, when deputies arrived on scene, a female was found with a gunshot wound to the left thigh area and a male sustained a wound in the abdomen.

Both individuals were transported to Nacogdoches Medical Center by Allegiance EMS.

This case is under investigation; no further information will be released at this time.

Water Conservation for City of Huxley Customers

February 17, 2021 - With temperatures below freezing in Huxley, water conservation is essential to maintaining sufficient water pressure in the system. Damage from frozen and burst pipes in the system can cause a drop in water pressure along with an overuse of water by customers. If water pressure drops below a certain threshold, customers will need to boil water before use.

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