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April 22, 2021 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Angelina National Forest, have advised a prescribed burn located in Compartments 79/81/85, Blocks A&B&C in Jasper County. This area is located in the Ebenzer Park Area near Hwy 255 and Hwy 63.
Please see the attached map of the projected burn areas. Winds will be SE at 7-10 mph. Ignition time of 10am and completion estimated at 7pm.
April 21, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, since April 15, 2021 a total of 8 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported. Of the new cases, 7 were new confirmed cases and 1 was a new probable case.
The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard finally reports a positive number of active cases with a decrease in the number of recoveries previously reported. Since April 8th the dashboard has had a data discrepancy with more recoveries than active cases. Mathematically the number of active cases was a negative number and the dashboard only reflected 0.
In April, the total number of new cases reported is 60.
April 21st (3:00pm) Numbers: (changes since April 20th)
Total Confirmed Cases - 928 (1 new)
Total Probable Cases - 732 (1 new)
Total Fatalities - 66
Active Cases - 36
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,558 (63 removed)
April 20th (4:00pm) Numbers: (changes since April 15th)
Total Confirmed Cases - 927 (6 new)
Total Probable Cases - 731 (0 new)
Total Fatalities - 66
Active Cases - Data Discrepancy
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,621 (19 new)
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April 21, 2021 - (Resolution) - The Shelby County Commissioners recognize April as Sexual Assault Awareness month during their meeting held Wednesday, April 21, 2021.
Allison Harbison, Shelby County Judge, informed the commissioners of a sexual assault awareness event in Portacool Park on Thursday, April 22.
Lisette Mendoza with Family Crisis Center of East Texas addressed the court. Mendoza introduced herself as the Shelby County Legal Advocate. She explained she also serves San Augustine and Sabine Counties.
"On behalf of all of our agency I would like to thank everyone present today for your continued support of our mission and goals to end domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as your continued partnerships," said Mendoza. "The daily work that I do could not be possible without the support of all of our partners Sheriff's Department, Police Department, County and District Attorney's offices."
Mendoza stated the crime has no boundaries for the victims of sexual assault as it effects all ages, genders, ethnicity, and single or married individuals.
"The toll it takes on them is not only physical, but also mentally and emotionally," said Mendoza. "So to have a community that really cares about Shelby County, our county officials, we're very thankful for you all."
Mendoza reiterated there is an event which will be held Thursday, April 22, 12-noon at Portacool Park where they will be providing a pizza lunch by the baseketball court.
A motion carried by the commissioners to pass the resolution.
Agenda items approved during the meeting include: 1. Pay weekly expenses. 2. Resolution declaring April as “Sexual Assault Awareness Month.” 3. Adjourn.
April 21, 2021 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Sabine National Forest, have advised a prescribed burn Angelina/Sabine National Forest RX, Cooper Branch, SNF Comp 113, 114 located in Compartment 113 and 114, 1,699 acres. This area is located in Yellowpine area/community. Winds are predicted from the Northeast at 7–10 mph. Please see the attached map of the projected burn areas.
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April 20, 2021 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Sabine National Forest, have advised a prescribed burn located in Compartment 62/64, 895 acres. This area is located at Nine Mile Road and Sabine County Reeves Road. Winds are predicted from the Southwest and later afternoon West at 7 – 10 mph.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Sabine Ranger District office (409) 625-1940
April 16, 2021 - State Highway 7 West just east of CR 1246 was the scene of a major single-vehicle crash April 13, 2021 at around 7pm.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Daniel Dellenger, a blue 2002 Jeep Liberty driven by Rebecca Eddins, 36, of Center was eastbound on State Highway 7 at a high rate of speed when it left the roadway to the right.
After the Jeep traveled off the roadway, it began to flip and did so several times before colliding with a tree in the front yard of a residence where it came to rest facing westbound.
Eddins and her passenger Joshua Eddins, 33, were each removed from the vehicle. She was transported by emergency personnel to an ambulance and he walked, of his own volition, to a separate ambulance.
Rebecca Eddins remains at this time in a Tyler hospital for treatment.
Assisting at the scene were West Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department and Shelby County Sheriff's Department personnel.
April 15, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, since April 13, 2021 a total of 4 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported. Of the new cases, 2 were new confirmed cases and 2 were new probable cases.
The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard continues to report more recoveries than cases. The dashboard doesn't reflect the negative number of active cases but reports instead 0 active cases. Because of the discrepancy, the total number of active cases won't be in the following report.
April 15th (3:50pm) Numbers: (changes since April 13th)
Total Confirmed Cases - 921 (2 new)
Total Probable Cases - 731 (2 new)
Total Fatalities - 66
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,602 (8 new)
In April, the total number of new cases reported is 52.
April 15, 2021 - The Center Police Department has confirmed a suspect was arrested in connection with the April 9 shooting incident.
Arrested April 13 was Angel Usiel Saquera Dominguez, 20, of Center. He was charged with capital murder by terroristic threat/other felony, and forgery financial instrument. Information released by Donna Hughes, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, confirms the deceased to be Saulo Moreno Gonzalez.
Additional information will be updated as it's made available.
April 14, 2021 - Center Police Department officers responded to the discovery of a deceased individual at a residence at Pecan Grove trailer park Friday, April 9, 2021 at around 2:30pm.
Officers cordoned off the scene around the residence, began their investigation and questioned nearby residents. Some recalled hearing gunfire.
As the investigation progressed Donna Hughes, Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, arrived to perform an inquest and an autopsy was ordered of the individual to determine cause of death.
Watson & Sons Funeral Home transported the deceased individual from the location.
Additional information on this case has not yet been released by the Center Police Department; however, is expected.
April 14, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, since April 7th a total of 26 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported. Of the new cases, 7 were new confirmed cases and 19 were new probable cases. Just as a reminder, confirmed cases are a person who has tested positive through a molecular test that looks for the virus’s genetic material and probable cases are a person who has either tested positive through an antigen test or has a combination of symptoms and a known exposure to someone with COVID-19 without a more likely diagnosis.
The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard reported 123 recoveries on April 8th which exceeded the number of 98 active cases. The dashboard didn't reflect the negative number of active cases but reported instead 0 active cases.
The data also made the estimated recovered more than the total number of cases of Covid-19. Kerri Shofner, Emergency Management Coordinator for Shelby County, reported the data discrepancy to DSHS on Monday and has yet to receive a response. The Dashboard as of yesterday hasn't been corrected.
Because of the discrepancy, the total number of active cases won't be in the following report.
No new deaths have been reported.
April 13th (3:05pm) Numbers: (changes since April 12th)
Total Confirmed Cases - 919
Total Probable Cases - 729 (13 new)
Total Fatalities - 66
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,594 (2 new)
April 12th (3:45pm) Numbers: (changes since April 11th)
Total Confirmed Cases - 919
Total Probable Cases - 716 (1 new)
Total Fatalities - 66
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,592 (2 new)
April 11th (2:55pm) Numbers: (changes since April 7th)
Total Confirmed Cases - 919 (7 new)
Total Probable Cases - 715 (5 new)
Total Fatalities - 66
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,590 (132 new) *questioning accuracy
April 13, 2021 - U.S. Highway 59 just outside of Timpson was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Friday, April 9, 2021 around 5:30pm.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Taylor Buster, a grey 2018 Nissan Rogue driven by Gabriel Brandt Fleming, 31, of Timpson with passenger Heather Fleming, 27, was southbound on U.S. Highway 59 just before FM 2667 at an unsafe speed.
The Nissan hydroplaned, leaving the roadway to the right and jumping a culvert before flipping several times. The vehicle came to rest on the southbound shoulder, facing the roadway.
No injuries were reported of the driver and Heather Fleming received non-incapacitating injury.
Trooper Buster was assisted at the scene by Josh Tipton, Constable Precinct 5; Timpson Volunteer Fire Department personnel and Sam Anderson, Texas Game Warden.
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