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Covid-19 Update: 1 New Case, 1 New Death, 84 Active Cases

March 25, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, the data reflects 1 new case and 1 new death over one day. The total of active cases remains at 84.

March 24th (12:55pm) Numbers: (changes since March 23rd)
Total Confirmed Cases - 892
Total Probable Cases - 688 (1 new)
Total Fatalities - 65 (1 new)
Total Estimated Active Cases - 84
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,431

TMD Returning to Shelby County with Johnson & Johnson Vaccine; Joaquin, Timpson Vaccine Sites Added

March 25, 2021 - Two additional clinic sites have been added to Saturday’s COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic hosted by the Texas Military Division.

In addition to the clinic that will be held at the Windham Civic Center Saturday, March 27th from 8:00-4:00, there will also be a clinic held at the Joaquin Volunteer Department, 136 Hughes Dr., Joaquin and the Timpson Volunteer Fire Department 305 Jacob St., Timpson. The Fire Department Clinics will open at 10:00am Saturday.

Covid-19 Update: 2 New Cases, 84 Active Cases

March 24, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, the data reflects 2 new cases over one day and a total of 84 active cases.

Of the 2 new cases, both were new probable cases. The number of total confirmed cases reduced by 1 for a new total of 892. Case reductions have occurred before when cases are discovered to belong to a different county of residence. There was no explanation as to why the decrease.

There was 1 new recovery reported.

Flag at Half-Staff Alert

March 24, 2021 - Today, in accordance with the President's proclamation, all flags on public buildings and grounds should be be lowered to half-staff in remembrance and as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence perpetrated on March 22, 2021, in Boulder, Colorado, and remain at half-staff until sunset, March 27, 2021. This includes any flags flying with the US Flag.

Commissioners Continue to Consider Radio Communication Repairs, TCJS Issues Non-Compliance Report for Jail

March 23, 2021 - Radio communication issues in Shelby County continue to be a point of discussion for the Shelby County Commissioners as was apparent in their Wednesday, March 17, 2021 meeting.

Covid-19 Update: 9 New Cases, 1 New Death Since March 17

March 23, 2021 - According to data on the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, the data reflects 1 new death, 9 new cases, and a total of 84 active cases over the past five days.

Of the new cases, 5 were new confirmed cases and 4 were new probable cases. There have been 8 new recoveries as well since March 17.

Angelina, Sabine National Forest Fox Hunters Hill Prescribed Burn

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Shelby County to Receive 200 Vaccine First Doses of Moderna

March 22, 2021 - The 15th week of vaccine distribution starts March 22, 2021 and Shelby County has one provider on the list. Aurora Concepts is allocated to receive 200 Moderna vaccine doses. Aurora Concepts can be contacted at 936-598-3296 to schedule a vaccine.

Shelby County, a part of Public Health Region 4/5N, reports over the past week an additional 389 people have been vaccinated with at least one dose for a total of 3,186.

Also, over the past week an additional 130 people have been fully vaccinated for a total of 1,334 for the county.

North First Street Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash in Timpson

March 21, 2021 - North First Street (US 59) in Timpson was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

Emergency responders were called to the scene of the crash just after 12-noon at the intersection of First and Garrison Streets.

Angelina, Sabine National Forest Ragtown RX Prescribed Burn

March 21, 2021 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Sabine National Forest, have advised a prescribed burn with Helicopter support today only, located in Compartments 30, 37-41 (BLOCKS A - D) 4,943 acres, which is located in the Ragtown Area.

Winds are predicted from the Southeast at 5-9 mph. Also, we advised and long range drift may affect some of the areas.

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