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Texas to Receive More Than 1 Million COVID-19 Vaccine First Doses; Hope to Receive Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

March 7, 2021 - The 13th week of vaccine distribution starts March 8, 2021 and Shelby County has two provider on the list. Brookshire Brother's Pharmacy is allocated to receive a total of 100 Moderna vaccine doses. Hope Community Medicine is allocated to receive a total of 100 Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses which will be the first to arrive in the area and is a single dose vaccine.

Shelby County, a part of Public Health Region 4/5N, reports over the past week an additional 744 people have been vaccinated with at least one dose for a total of 2,095.

Shelby County 4-H, FFA Livestock Show and Sale Official Results

March 3, 2021 - The 16th Annual Shelby County 4-H and FFA Livestock Show was held February 27, 2021 at the Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo Arena with over 100 exhibitors. Weigh-in of market animals started at 7:30 a.m. and the show began at 10:00 a.m. with rabbits judged by Mr. Frank Farrow. Carl Muntean, judged the lambs, goats, swine, and cattle. Both judges were very informative and interactive with the youth and animals. The Buyers Appreciation dinner and Livestock Auction was held later the same day at the John Dean Windham Civic Center.

Joaquin ISD Extends Closure to Wednesday, Classes Resume Thursday

February 23, 2021 - Joaquin ISD will remain closed on Wednesday, February 24th. Classes will resume on Thursday, February 25th at normal starting time. Please continue to check our JISD Facebook page as well as local media outlets for any additional updates.

February 22, 2021 - Joaquin ISD will remain closed on Tuesday, February 23rd.

Excelsior ISD to Resume School on Feb. 24

February 23, 2021 - Excelsior ISD will resume school on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.

February 22, 2021 - No School Tuesday, February 23, 2021, due to water and electricity issues in the district.

February 21, 2021 - No School for Excelsior ISD Monday, February 22, 2021 due to no water\ electricity.

Boil Water Notice for City of Center (Rescinded)

February 23, 2021 - On February 17, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required our public water system City of Center, PWS ID TX2100001 to issue a Boil Water Notice (BWN) to inform our customers that due to the presence of contaminants or an interruption in service, water from our system must be boiled prior to consumption.

Timpson ISD Announces Tuesday School in Session

February 22, 2021 - Timpson ISD will be open on Tuesday February 23, 2021 at the normal time.

February 21, 2021 - Due to infrastructure issues, Timpson ISD will be closed for Monday, February 22, 2021. Please, monitor for an announcement about Tuesday classes.

Shelbyville School Returns to In Class Learning for Tuesday

February 22, 2021 - All classes will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, February 23, for Shelbyville ISD.

February 21, 2021 - Shelbyville ISD will not hold classes Monday, February 22nd, to allow school officials to determine damages caused by the latest winter freeze.

Center ISD Cancels In Person Classes Until Wednesday

February 21, 2021 - Center ISD is cancelling classes for Monday and Tuesday of this week. Due to the extensive power and water outages, along with the lack of internet in the majority of our campuses. Center ISD also has minor damage from from the winter storm. At this time Center ISD will resume in person classes on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Please continue to check back for further updates.

Center ISD to Announce Decision Tomorrow Regarding Next Week

February 20, 2021 - Center ISD officials will meet tomorrow morning to make a decision regarding school for the week of February 22-26. They will consider power outages and water damage before issuing a decision at noon on Sunday, February 21. Please look to local media and the Center ISD Facebook page for a decision.

City of Center Water Supply Update

February 18, 2021 - Unfortunately, our water system succumbed to the amount of water lost to leaks and consistent running faucets. Despite repairs of all known system leaks by midday Wednesday, reported customer leaks have been at unprecedented levels since Tuesday and still continue. Most people in the city began experiencing lower pressure and limited water yesterday afternoon requiring a system-wide boil water notice.

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