Save Our Seniors Initiative to Provide 200 Covid-19 Vaccines for Shelby County (Updated)

Clinic is over

March 4, 2021 - (Update): Save our Seniors:

There are still appointments left for the COVID vaccination clinic being held today at the Windham Civic Center. Military medical personnel are conducting the clinic.

Any one in Category 1A-Frontline Healthcare workers Or Category 1B-People 65+ or people 16+ with a health condition that increases risk of severe COVID‑19 illness can schedule an appointment by calling 936-591-4050 before 3pm today.

Center PD Seeking Whereabouts of Stolen Vehicle, Carlos Cowthorn

Covid-19 Update: 89 Active Cases, 1 New Death, 1 Recovery

March 3, 2021 - The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard updated at 2:05pm with 1 new probable case, 1 new death, and 1 new recovery on March 3, 2021.

The active cases lowered by 1 for a total of 89 estimated active cases. The new death count from Covid-19 for 2021 is now 18.

March 3rd (2:05pm) Numbers: (changes since March 2)
Total Confirmed Cases - 879 (0 new case)
Total Probable Cases - 658 (1 new case)
Total Fatalities - 58 (1 new)
Total Estimated Active Cases - 89
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,390 (1 new)

School, Child Care Personnel Now Eligible to be Vaccinated

March 3, 2021 - The Texas Department of State Health Services today notified all vaccine providers that they should immediately include school and child care workers in vaccine administration.

Covid-19 Update: 90 Active Cases, 2 New Deaths, 5 Recoveries (Updated)

Updated 5:14pm - Today, the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard updated at 5:05pm with 1 new confirmed case, 1 new death, and 1 new recovery. The active cases lowered by 1 for a total of 90 estimated active cases. The new death count for 2021 is now 17 from Covid-19.

March 2nd (5:05pm) Numbers: (changes since March 1)
Total Confirmed Cases - 879 (1 new case)
Total Probable Cases - 657 (0 new cases)
Total Fatalities - 57 (1 new)
Total Estimated Active Cases - 90
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,389 (1 new)

From the Desk of Mayor Debra Smith: PD Closing

March 2, 2021 - On March 1, 2021 in a Special Meeting the members of the Timpson City Council voted, upon my recommendation, to close the City of Timpson Police Department. The vote passed 3 for and 1 against, with one council member absent. Following the vote to close the department the council voted on the Reduction in Force for the last remaining police department employee, Chief of Police Kent Graham, effective March 4, 2021. This vote passed 4 voting to RIF Chief Graham and none opposed.

Timpson City Council Votes 3-1 to Dissolve PD

March 1, 2021 - Closure of the Timpson Police Department has been up for discussion by the Timpson City Council on several occasions and a final decision was made Monday, March 1, 2021 to dissolve the department.

Current Active Boil Water Notices; Rescinded Notices (Updated)

February 27, 2021 - With the enormous impact the Winter Storm has had on water systems in Shelby County and surrounding areas, Shelby County Today will keep this list of active boil water notices current for a quick check for viewers to see if their area is still under an active notice.

ALL boil water notices issued due to the Winter Storm has been rescinded.

Rescinded boil water notices (no longer require boiling)

2021 Shelby County Livestock Sale Underway (Sale Ended)

February 27, 2021 - Shelby County Livestock Sale is underway at the John D. Windham Civic Center on Saturday, February 27th. The show was held earlier in the day where exhibitors demonstrated the results of their hard work and dedication to their animal projects.

Timpson Council Recognizes Efforts of City Workers During Ice Storm

February 26, 2021 - The Timpson City Council met on Monday, February 22, and named Goodwin-Lasiter-Strong to administer two projects for the city. City workers were also commended for their efforts during the recent ice storm.

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