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July 2, 2022 - Due to inclement weather, Timpson's Frontier Day Parade has been cancelled for 10 am Sat morning July 2nd. We are gathering information at this time and may possibly have the parade Monday July 4 - if rescheduled, we will notify you of time.
If the weather clears by 6pm as predicted, we will proceed with the remainder of today's festivities.
July 1, 2022 - On June 25, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Paxton public water system, 2100012 and 2100031 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.
The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of 06/30/2022.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact, Stacy Cranford 903-692-4313.
June 26, 2022 - Due to loss of pressure from pump failure, 6/25/2022 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the PAXTON Water system, ID# 2100012 and JACKSON 2100031 to notify customers to boil their water, prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Stacy Cranford 903-692-4313.
June 30, 2022 - The intersection of North 2nd and Prairie Streets was the scene of a two-vehicle crash June 29, 2022, which resulted in the medical transport of one individual involved.
Timpson Volunteer Fire Department fire personnel and Shelby County Sheriff's Department deputies responded to the scene for the initial emergency response and held the scene until Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Troopers could arrive to investigate the incident.
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 3:40pm, a grey 2006 Volkswagen Passat passenger car driven by Ke Anna Nicole Osby, 22, of Timpson was traveling south, while a red 2008 Dodge Avenger passenger car driven by Jaidah Jamariyah Johnson, 19, of Timpson was traveling west and stopped at the stop sign. It is reported that the Dodge failed to yield to the Volkswagen and entered the intersection, at which point it struck the Volkswagen on its driver side.
The Dodge remained in the roadway on Prairie Street while the Volkswagen spun out into the shoulder on North 2nd Street and came to a halt .
Osby refused treatment on scene and Johnson was transported by ambulance to Nacogdoches Memorial for treatment.
Johnson was cited for failing to yield the right of way at a stop sign and failing to maintain financial responsibility.
This investigation is ongoing and there is no additional information available at this time.
Deputies and fire fighter personnel assisted at the scene until the crash was clear.
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June 30, 2022 - Shelby County Today's website is having some technical issues which started yesterday evening. Tech support is working to resolve the issue now and hopefully the website (scttx.com) will be up and fully operational soon. We apologize for any inconvenience.
June 29, 2022 - The Shelby County Historical Society Museum and Library regrets to say their website (http://www.shelbycountytexashistory.net/) is currently down due to server maintenance. The website should be back up and operational tomorrow, June 30, 2022. The museum apologizes for any inconvenience; however, server maintenance is a necessary inconvenience at times.
June 29, 2022 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our thanks to Steel Building Supply. Steel Building Supply recently made a monetary donation to the office that will be used to further provide training for our employees.
“We are so thankful for this donation,” stated Sheriff Kevin W. Windham. “We are budgeted $3,000 dollars per year for training for our entire department. We have roughly 40 employees that need training every year. This equals out to $75 dollars per person per year. Often we have an employee that needs to attend multiple of types of training throughout the year. We cannot even send one person to a class for $75 dollars, much less afford to send them multiple times each year,” stated Sheriff Windham.
Pictured are (from left) Chief Deputy Ruth Gonzales, Magon Teske, and Captain Tanner Peace.
“This really is a blessing to our office. Thank you, Steel Building Supply for your support of the Sheriff’s Office. We greatly appreciate you.”
June 29, 2022 - The Shelby County Commissioners met in an emergency session to consider continuing the burn ban put in place by Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison on Monday, June 27, 2022.
"Within seven days you have to ratify it to keep in in effect, or it goes out in seven days," said Judge Harbison.
She commented there is rain the forecast in the weekend, but she doesn't feel like the area will get enough rain to merit lifting the ban.
Judge Harbison said every week the burn ban would be included on the agenda for the commissioners to consider either lifting or leaving in place.
The ban does not in any way prohibit fireworks. Judge Harbison just urged everyone in the public to use caution, and she encouraged any large displays in the area to inform their local fire department and have them on hand.
A motion carried by the commissioners to ratify the declaration of disaster order prohibiting outdoor burning.
The water on San Augustine Rural WSC no longer requires boiling.
June 29, 2022 - On June 23, 2022, 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.
San Augustine Rural Water has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of June 29, 2022.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact the office: 220 West Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas, 936-288-0489, or Charles Sharp 936-201-5001.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
If a customer, individual or employee wishes to contact the executive director, please call (512)239-4691.
June 23, 2022 - Due to the City of San Augustine being under a boil water notice, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required San Augustine Rural Public Water System PWS #2030007 to notify ALL Customers to boil their water prior to consumption (eg., washing hands / face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, Seniors and Persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received the notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact San Augustine Rural Water System at 220 W. Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas, 75972, or call 936-288-0489 or Charles Sharp at 936-201-5001.
June 28, 2022 – A new traffic signal is scheduled to become functional later this week on US 96 in Shelby County.
The signal, located on US 96 at Foster Road in Center, is scheduled to be activated Thursday, weather permitting. Message boards have been placed indicating the new signal for motorists to observe as they approach the intersection.
The project was approved by the Texas Transportation Commission in August 2021 following a traffic study that was performed in May 2020. Traf-Tex, Inc., Houston TX, has served as contractor for the $200,000 construction project. The project was funded by TxDOT’s Road to Zero program, which is part of the End The Streak safety initiative.
As this signal is activated, motorists are urged to stay alert to signage and other vehicles in the area. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop. Fines are enforceable once the signal is activated.
June 28, 2022 - The City limits of Joaquin is under a Burn Ban until further notice. Due to drought and other weather related conditions, Jeremy Boyett, Fire Chief/Fire Marshal, asks everyone to refrain from any outdoor burning. You are still allowed to cook outside and pop fireworks.
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