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Joaquin ISD Feeding Program Change for Memorial Day Week

May 18, 2020 - The Joaquin ISD feeding program pick up day will be changed to Tuesday for next week, May 26th, due to the holiday on Monday. For the month of June, the feeding program will continue to operate on the regularly scheduled pick up day of every Monday from 10:30am until 11:30am.

San Augustine Rural Water System Boil Water Notice Rescinded

The water on San Augustine Rural WSC no longer requires boiling.

May 18, 2020 - On May 11, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the San Augustine Rural Public Water System, #2030007, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Shelby County Officials Reports 178 COVID-19 Cases, 43 Recoveries

May 18, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reports as of 3pm Friday, May 15, 2020 TxDSHS has reported to them 176 cumulative cases of COVID-19, 43 recoveries, and 5 deaths. Over the weekend an additional 2 cases were report; however, they are not included in the statistics below.

Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages: (New cases since last report from May 11)

Cases in each zip code:

PETA Protests at Tyson Facility; County Residents Answer with Barbecue

May 16, 2020 - PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) protesters have converged on the Tyson facility in Center Saturday, May 16, 2020, and a lot of Shelby County residents, although not protesting, appear to be responding by having a cookout and displaying hunting prizes.

Shelbyville Water Supply Boil Water Notice Rescinded

May 13, 2020 - On May 8, 2020, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the Shelbyville Water System #2100014 to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from our public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Louisiana Street in Center Scene of Three-Vehicle Crash Incident (Update)

May 12, 2020 - The intersection of Louisiana Street, Cora Street and Crockett Street was the scene of a three-vehicle crash at around 5:30pm May 12, 2020.

Governor Abbott's Open Texas Website Guides Businesses Through Reopening

May 6, 2020 - Texas Governor Gregg Abbott's Strike Force to open Texas has setup a web page with dates businesses can open along with a link to a checklist for the business to reopen.

Businesses listed to open this Friday, May 8th include: Barber Shops, Cosmetology/Hair Salons, Nail Salons and Shops, and Tanning Salons. The checklists also give guidance to customers of all of these opening businesses.

Consumer Alert: AG Paxton Warns of Scammers Impersonating Government Entities

May 12, 2020 – Attorney General Ken Paxton today warned Texans that scammers have been spotted posing as state agencies to solicit money from hardworking consumers. There are variations of this scam, such as local law enforcement contacting you with a warrant, agencies asking for donations, back taxes or fines, or asking for your personal information to either confirm innocence or receive a payment. Government agencies do not email or call individuals with financial solicitations.

Hurst Street at Walmart Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash (Updated)

May 11, 2020 - Hurst Street at the intrance to Walmart was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Monday, May 11, 2020.

Shelby County Judge Reports 154 Cumulative Cases of COVID-19

May 11, 2020 - Shelby County Office of Emergency Management was notified by Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) of new cases bring the total of cumulative confirmed cases of COVID-19 to 154. DSHS also reported 32 cases recovered. Only 2 deaths have been reported to Shelby County local officials by DSHS.

The number of cumulative cases include all confirmed cases, recovered cases, and deaths.

Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages: (New cases since May 7th report)

Cases in each zip code:

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