October 7, 2020 - As of Wednesday, October 7, 2020 the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reports Shelby County now has a cumulative case count of 495. The increase is 21 new cases over the last two weeks since the report on September 23rd. The cases had been a gradual increase until the last day with 7 new cases of COVID-19.

October 7, 2020 - Center Police Department officers and Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers were at a residence on the 1000 block of Louisiana Street in Center October 6, 2020 at 8:20pm for a reported deceased individual.

According to the Center Police Department, during the investigation it was  determined to be an unattended death at a residence on Louisiana Street inside the city limits. 

Investigators determined that there were no apparent signs of foul play, yet an autopsy and toxicology has been ordered

October 5, 2020 - As the fight against COVID-19 continues, and everyone tries to move forward with life as best they can under the current circumstances, differing opinions have a tendancy to arise which can at times contradict facts.

Shelby County Today reached out to Dr. Florencio Singson, Shelby County Local Health Authority, about what the proper course of action is in relation to COVID-19.

Dr. Singson offered recommendations for the public at large, businesses, and local government as to what proper protocols are when a positive case is discovered.

October 2, 2020 - Monday is the deadline day for two important 2020 events: Census and Election.

2020 Census