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Shelby County Commissioners' Court Regular Meeting Agenda (Updated with Connection Info)

April 3, 2020 - Notice is hereby given that a Regular meeting of the Governing body of the Shelby County Commissioners’ Court will be held on the 8th day of April, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. in the Courtroom of the Shelby County Courthouse at 200 San Augustine Street, Center, Shelby County, Texas to deliberate and consider action on the following items:

Texas DPS Troopers Checking Travelers for Essential Paperwork at State Line; Boat Ramp Closed

Walmart Center Announces Change to Building Entry, Pharmacy Curbside Pickup

Although the store is making efforts to prevent further spread of COVID-19, the parking lot was very full Friday afternoon.

April 3, 2020 - The Walmart in Center has issued two announcements recently that explain changes to store access and store services.

Shelby County COVID-19 Update; 9 Confirmed Cases

April 3, 2020 - On behalf of the Shelby County Office of Emergency Management and County Judge Alison Harbison, we are providing an update on the COVID-19 Pandemic as it relates to our county.

It was reported yesterday evening that we have 8 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Shelby County. One more case has been reported to us by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) bringing our current total to 9.

Shelby County Offices Closed to Public at This Time

April 3, 2020 - In efforts to help slow the COVID-19 outbreak, Shelby County announces a temporary closure to the public of county offices.

We will have staff in the offices to answer the phones and any questions that you may have. We apologize for any inconvenience but the safety of our staff and our county residents are a main concern at this point.

Each Elected Official has the discretion for their office and may set additional guidelines such as setting up appointments.

Positive COVID-19 Cases in Shelby County Doubles to 8 Confirmed

April 2, 2020 - Shelby County cases of COVID-19 have doubled from 4 to 8 total cases as of Thursday evening, April 2, 2020. The first confirmed positive case was announced one week ago on March 26th by Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison.

Kerri Shofner, Emergency Management Coordinator, said "We have been informed by The Department of State Health Services of 4 more positive confirmations of COVID-19 cases in Shelby County. This brings the current total case count to 8 for our county. STAY HOME-STAY SAFE!"

Motorcycle Crashes on FM 417

April 2, 2020 - (Photos by Talia Matthews) - FM 417 west of Shelbyville was the scene of a single-vehicle motorcyle crash the afternoon of Sunday, March 29, 2020.

COVID-19 Testing for Shelby County

April 2, 2020 - The Nacogdoches County COVID-19 Call Center will continue to take calls from Shelby County residents. If you are experiencing these symptoms:

Fever
Cough
Shortness of Breath

Contact the call center at: 936-468-4787 for screening and triage.

Individuals who call and are screened and meet the testing criteria will be sent to a testing site located in Shelby County.

U.S. 96 at Loop 500 Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash

April 1, 2020 - U.S. Highway 96 North just past Loop 500 was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Friday, March 26, 2020.

Emergency responders with the Shelby County Sheriff's Department were alerted to the scene of the crash.

Hope Community Medicine Active Testing Site for COVID-19

April 1, 2020 - Hope Community Medicine would like the public to know that we are an active testing site for COVID-19 and are seeing all patients.

We ask that you call our office first to determine what precautions to take to ensure you are treated correctly, and with the utmost safety to yourself and others. We do have protocols in place to ensure the safety of all patients and staff.

We ask that you call our office to get tested if you have the following symptoms:

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