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Tenaha City Council Extends Stay Home Stay Safe, Curfew Orders; New Emergency Guidelines Added

April 7, 2020 - (Order Extensions and New Emergency Measures) - The Tenaha City Council met Monday, April 6, 2020 and extended the disaster declaration "Stay Home Stay Safe" order, Curfew Order, and has instituted new emergency measures due to the public health emergency related to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Shelby County Reports 13 Cases of COVID-19

April 7, 2020 - Shelby County Office of Emergency Management was notified by Texas Dept. of State Health Services (DSHS) of another positive confirmed case of COVID-19 bringing the total case count for Shelby County to 13.

Most of these cases have been reported by DSHS to have no travel history thus meaning they contracted it because of community spread.

According to DSHS reporting, 4 of these 13 cases are hospitalized.

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.

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