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Census Reminder Postcards in the Mail; Next, Census Takers Start in August

July 30, 2020 - The 6th reminder postcard from the US Census is set to arrive between July 22nd and July 28th in homes that have not responded to the Census.

Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison asks Shelby County to respond to the Census, "I would like to encourage and remind everyone to fill out their Census 2020."

Tyson Targeted By Vandals; Center PD Investigates

July 30, 2020 - Tyson Foods in Center was targeted by vandals Wednesday, July 29, 2020, as the sign in front of the processing facility was defaced in the morning.

Overlay Project Beginning in Shelby County

July 30, 2020 - Crews will begin an overlay project Monday, August 3 in Shelby County on SH 87 and motorists are urged to stay alert for traffic control that will be in place.

The work will begin just south of SL 500 in Center and will continue southbound on SH 87 throughout the week, weather permitting. As work moves along the 1.5 mile work zone, there will be moving equipment and workers throughout the project.

Local Officials Release COVID-19 Update: 4 New Cases, Explains DSHS Discrepancy

July 30, 2020 - Shelby County Emergency Management contacted TxDSHS about the discrepancy in the total number of confirmed cases that has been reported locally and the total number of reported cases posted on the DSHS web site for Shelby County.

DSHS reported back they had failed to report 12 cases over the course of the past 2 weeks. In addition, one case had been reported twice with 2 different addresses and one case was discovered to be a Nacogdoches County resident.

The following numbers reflect all of these changes.

Judge Harbison Recognizes JP3 Anderson During Commissioners' Court

July 29, 2020 - Outgoing Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3 Margie Anderson was recognized during Commissioners' Court July 29, 2020, for her years service to the community.

Local Officials Release COVID-19 Update: 6 New Case, No Recoveries

July 29, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reports as of 8:30am on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, TxDSHS has reported 6 new cases increasing the total of cumulative cases to 348. The death count is 14 for Shelby County. (The DSHS website dashboard now shows 17 deaths for Shelby County.)

According to the state's algorithm to determine recoveries, no new recoveries were reported and the total of recoveries remains at 266 and active cases is now 68.

Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages:

County Enters into Long-Term Lease Agreement for Radio Tower Use

July 29, 2020 - Site lease agreements between EIP Holdings II, LLC and Shelby County for radio communications were approved during Commissioners Court on July 22, 2020.

The agreement facilitates the use of a tower owned by EIP Holdings II, LLC for the communications of the Shelby County Sheriff's Department, Road and Bridge Department, Adult Probation Department and the Volunteer fire departments of the county.

A motion carried to approve the total payment of $17,700 a year to EIP Holdings II, LLC for this lease.

FM 711 Scene of Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash; Driver Being Sought

July 28, 2020 - FM 711 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Dustin Ramos, at 7:15pm DPS Troopers were dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover in the 3000 block of FM 711 just north of CR 1005.

Sheriff's Department Seeking Laboy for Alleged Felony Offenses

July 28, 2020 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is seeking the whereabouts of David LaBoy, 35, of Center. LaBoy is described as a 6’00” black male and weighs approximately 170 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. LaBoy has two active felony warrants for Invasive Visual Recording (SJF) and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (SJF).

Local Officials Release COVID-19 Update: 6 New Case, 3 Recoveries (Updated)

July 28, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reports as of 7:45am on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, TxDSHS has reported 6 new cases increasing the total of cumulative cases to 342. The death count is 14 for Shelby County. (The DSHS website dashboard now shows 17 deaths for Shelby County.)

According to the state's algorithm to determine recoveries, 3 new recoveries were reported and the total of recoveries is 266 and active cases is 62. (Updated)