January 13, 2021 - The Texas COVID-19 Dashboard added a total of 22 new cases of COVID-19 for a new largest single day increase for the 2021 year. The previous record was January 3rd with 18 cases. 

Of the new cases, 5 were confirmed cases and 17 were probable cases.

The surge of cases continues to push up the active case count which is now 180 and once again no new recoveries were reported allowing the numbers to continue to grow unimpeded.

January 13, 2021 - Template 3-1B Important information about your drinking water monitoring requirements not met for East Lamar WSC:

Our system failed to collect every required coliform sample. Although this incident was not an emergency, as our customers, you have the right to know what happened and what we did (are doing) to correct this situation.

January 12, 2021 - U.S. Highway 96 North (Tenaha Street) in Center was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, January 5, 2021.

Center Fire Department personnel were quick to respond to the scene where they diverted traffic and helped assess the emergency needs of those involved.

January 11, 2021 - The County Offices will open at 10am on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

January 10, 2021 - According to Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison, county offices will be closed Monday due to hazardous driving conditions. Everyone please be safe if you have to be out in the weather.

January 11, 2021 - Due to concerns about a potential refreeze, the morning fog, and families still trying to get electricity back, Tenaha ISD will resume classes tomorrow, January 12 at 10am. Buses will run 2 hours later than usual time. Staff report at 9:30am.

Please use extreme caution on all roadways as temperatures will remain below freezing, but no additional precipitation is expected.