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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.

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. 

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)

Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages:

Local Officials Release COVID-19 Update: 11 New Case, All Towns See Increase

July 27, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reports as of 8:45am on Monday, July 27, 2020, TxDSHS has reported 11 new cases increasing the total of cumulative cases to 336. The death count is 14 for Shelby County.

According to the state's algorithm to determine recoveries, no new recoveries were reported and the total of recoveries remains at 263 and active cases increases to 59.

Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages:

Active Cases in each zip code: (Change in Data)

Local Officials Release COVID-19 Update: 1 New Case, 48 Active Cases

​July 24, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reports as of 8:20am on Friday, July 24, 2020, TxDSHS has reported 1 new case increasing the total of cumulative cases to 325. The death count is 14 for Shelby County.

According to the state's algorithm to determine recoveries, no new recoveries were reported and the total of recoveries remains at 263 and active cases increases to 48.

Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages:

Active Cases in each zip code: (Change in Data)

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