August 19, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, 19 new cases were reported on Thursday. The new active cases rose to only 173 because 16 new recoveries helped to offset the new cases.

The new cases pushed August Covid-19 numbers to over 200. Now, nearly a third of the new cases (66) in August are just from the last three days and August still has 12 days remaining.

August 19, 2021 - Repairs to the water main along Highway 7 West that serves our water system are required and will be conducted on Friday, August 20, 2021.

While no major impact or shortages are expected, some customers may experience reduced pressure resulting from flushing. To help reduce the chances of a water shortage, we ask our customers to conserve water where possible. The estimated time of completion is 6:00 pm Friday.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact our Public Works Department at 936-598-2941.

August 19, 2021 - A Shelby County Grand Jury handed down 47 indictments on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. The grand jury was impaneled for the July 2021 term of the 123rd and Judicial District Court, and grand jury was held in both the 123rd and 273rd Judicial District courts. 

August 16, 2021 - State Highway 7 West was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Monday, August 16, 2021, 

August 15, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, today 11 new cases and 6 new recoveries were reported. The number of active cases is now 130.

August 15th Numbers: (changes since Aug. 14)
Confirmed Cases - 1,310 (9 new)
Probable Cases - 895 (2 new)
Fatalities - 73
Active Cases (Estimated) - 130
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,001 (6 new)