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Covid-19 Update: 4 New Cases, 5 Recoveries, 130 Active Cases

February 11, 2021 - The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard reported 130 active cases on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

Of the new cases reported 3 were new confirmed case and 1 was a new probable cases. The dashboard also showed 5 additional recoveries.

February 11th (4:05pm) Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 843 (3 new cases)
Total Probable Cases - 636 (1 new case)
Total Fatalities - 50
Total Estimated Active Cases - 130
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,299 (5 new)

Lufkin District Beginning Brine Operations Friday

February 11, 2021 – Lufkin District crews will begin treating major roadways with brine solution early Friday ahead of predicted winter weather.

The nine-county district is preparing to begin 12-hour shifts on Saturday. US 59 and other major roads, elevated surfaces, bridges and overpasses will be treated and re-treated as necessary throughout the coming weather event. Driving is discouraged on Monday and Tuesday due to possible icy patches. The brine solution does not keep roadways from freezing, but helps keep roadways open and clear of as much ice as possible.

Commissioners Approve Opioid Settlement Funds; Closed Session Meeting with Timpson Mayor, Constable

February 10, 2021 - The Shelby County Commissioners agreed to an opioid abatement fund council settlement funds in the amount of $109,925 during their meeting February 10, 2021.

Commissioners considered a resolution in support of State of Texas and Texas Political Subdivision’s Opioid Abatement Fund Council and Settlement Allocation term sheet.

The attorneys pursuing this claim have presented to the commissioners court in the past and Judge Harbison explained what the resolution is for and the resulting funds the county should receive.

Covid-19 Update: 4 New Cases, 1 New Death, 14 Recoveries

February 10, 2021 - The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard reported 131 active cases and a new death on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

Of the new cases reported 1 was a new confirmed case and 3 were new probable cases. The dashboard also showed 14 additional recoveries.

February 10th (3:00pm) Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 840 (1 new case)
Total Probable Cases - 635 (3 new cases)
Total Fatalities - 50 (1 new)
Total Estimated Active Cases - 131
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,294 (14 new)

SCSO Responds to Gunshot Victim

February 10, 2021 - On February 9, 2021 at 4:56 p.m., Deputies with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office respond to the 2000 block of County Road 4868 in Timpson in regards to a juvenile with a gunshot wound.

Sheriff Kevin Windham reports that once officers were on scene, a male juvenile was found deceased from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The body has been sent for an autopsy. Sheriff Windham reports that no foul play is expected.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office extends our prayers to the family.

County to Participate in Emergency Watershed Program

February 9, 2021 - The Shelby County Commissioners were presented with information about the USDA Emergency Watershed Assistance Program during their meeting held January 27, 2021.

Janet Ritter, representing USDA, addressed the commissioners about the USDA Emergency Watershed Assistance Program by the Natural Resources Conservation Service regarding projects in the county.

Ritter presented the commissioners with a list of several locations around the county they agree are eligible for Emergency Watershed Protection funds. 

Covid-19 Update: 6 New Cases, 2 Recoveries, 142 Active Cases

February 9, 2021 - The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard reported 142 active cases on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Of the new cases reported 2 were new confirmed case and 4 were new probable cases. The dashboard also showed only 2 new recoveries.

February 9th (3:35pm) Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 839 (2 new cases)
Total Probable Cases - 632 (4 new cases)
Total Fatalities - 49
Total Estimated Active Cases - 142
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,280 (2 new)

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