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August 12, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reports as of 8:35am on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, TxDSHS has reported no new cases and the cumulative case count remains at 401. The death count is 14 for Shelby County. (The DSHS website dashboard shows 18 deaths for Shelby County as of Aug 5th.)

According to the state's algorithm to determine recoveries, no new recoveries were reported over the weekend and the total of recoveries remains at 333. The number of active cases is 54.

Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages:

Active Cases in each zip code: (Change in Data)

Center (75935) - 28
Joaquin (75954) - 6
Shelbyville (75973) - 2
Tenaha (75974) - 11
Timpson (75975) - 7

Cumulative Cases in each zip code:

Center (75935) - 269
Joaquin (75954) - 24
Shelbyville (75973) - 24
Tenaha (75974) - 50
Timpson (75975) - 34

Ages of Confirmed Cases:

Ages 1 to 20: 37 cases
Ages 21 to 40: 132 cases
Ages 41 to 60: 123 cases, 4 deaths
Ages 61 to 80: 68 cases, 4 deaths
Ages 81 to 100: 34 cases, 6 deaths 
Age unknown: 7 cases

August 11, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reports as of 7:30am on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, TxDSHS has reported 4 new cases raising the cumulative case count to 401. The death count is 14 for Shelby County. (The DSHS website dashboard shows 18 deaths for Shelby County as of Aug 5th.)

According to the state's algorithm to determine recoveries, 17 new recoveries were reported over the weekend and the total of recoveries is at 333. The number of active cases is now 54.

Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages:

Active Cases in each zip code: (Change in Data)

Center (75935) - 28 (2 new, 11 recoveries)
Joaquin (75954) - 6
Shelbyville (75973) - 2 (1 recovery)
Tenaha (75974) - 11 (1 new, 4 recoveries)
Timpson (75975) - 7 (1 new, 1 recovery)

Cumulative Cases in each zip code:

Center (75935) - 269 (2 new)
Joaquin (75954) - 24
Shelbyville (75973) - 24
Tenaha (75974) - 50 (1 new) 
Timpson (75975) - 34 (1 new)

Ages of Confirmed Cases:

Ages 1 to 20: 37 cases (1 new)
Ages 21 to 40: 132 cases (2 new)
Ages 41 to 60: 123 cases, 4 deaths
Ages 61 to 80: 68 cases (1 new), 4 deaths
Ages 81 to 100: 34 cases, 6 deaths 
Age unknown: 7 cases

August 10, 2020 - A truck-tractor pulling a live haul trailer overturned on FM 2427 Monday, August 10 at 12:40pm and blocked the roadway until the scene was cleared at 5:20pm.

According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Dustin Ramos, a white 2014 Mack truck driven by Sheryl Tillar, 39, of Huntington, and owned by Tyson was traveling north on FM 2427 when it left the roadway to the right approximately 1.5 miles from FM 139. After overcorrecting, the truck-tractor overturned onto its right side spilling its load.

The driver was transported to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Room by ambulance for possible injuries. A citation was issued for failure to drive in a single lane.

Assisting on scene was the Shelby County Sheriff's Department and the Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department who helped with traffic control with the crash scene was cleared.

Related article about the crashLive Haul Trailer Overturns on FM 2427 Blocking the Roadway

August 10, 2020 - Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department was blocking FM 2427 at the intersection of FM 139 to all large vehicles until the roadway was cleared of a crash incident Monday, August 10, 2020.

The roadway is clear and open to traffic once again as of 5:20pm. 

More information will be updated on Shelby County Today relating to this incident.

August 10, 2020 - Shelby County Judge, Allison Harbison joined several county elected officials from the region on July 29 for an online video conference with state Sen. Robert Nichols.

The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) organized the event at the request of county officials from Nichols’ Senate District 3. These luncheons are usually held at a local venue, but because of COVID-19, TAC hosted the event virtually through an online platform.

“We prioritize the safety of our members first and foremost, but we also strive to provide them and lawmakers with timely and valuable information,” TAC Executive Director Susan M. Redford said.

“We know county officials have some common concerns they want to share with their legislators and these kinds of gatherings have proven to be one of the most effective ways of doing that,” said Noe Barrios, TAC’s legislative director.

Judge Harbison said she appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from Sen. Nichols about his position on actions taken by the Legislature during the 2019 session and what Nichols expects to address when the Legislature convenes in January.

The senator shared his concerns about the Legislature’s inability to conduct interim hearings in person due to COVID-19 restrictions. Also related to the pandemic, Nichols said that 70 different federal agencies are currently sending funds into Texas, and the state is attempting to track and account for those various transactions.

He shared that Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has advised the Legislature to expect a $14 billion loss in revenue to the state with a $4.6 billion shortfall in the current budget. He compared the state’s budget woes to the 2011 session, saying that the current situation is actually worse.

Nichols also advised county officials that there will need to be a special legislative session next summer to take up the Legislature’s mandate to redistrict congressional and state legislative districts. Because of coronavirus-related delays with the federal census, the data necessary to draw new district boundaries will not be available to the Legislature until after the regular session is over, Nichols said.

During their discussion, county officials shared their views with Nichols the implementation of various provisions of the property tax reform legislation that was a central focus of the 86th legislative session. Some of the timelines set out in that legislation are out of sync with timelines in the county budget process, they said.

County officials also conveyed their concerns about the value for county officials and their associations to be able to communicate with legislators. With more than 9,000 bills filed, officials and the senator expressed the necessity for having someone to help county officials monitor the impact of that potential legislation.

The Texas Association of Counties works to unite Texas counties in search of solutions for challenges faced by all counties and to provide services to support county officials in the vital work they do for their local communities.

August 10, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reports as of 7:00am on Monday, August 10, 2020, TxDSHS has reported 4 new cases raising the cumulative case count to 397. The death count is 14 for Shelby County. (The DSHS website dashboard shows 18 deaths for Shelby County as of Aug 5th.)

According to the state's algorithm to determine recoveries, 20 new recoveries were reported over the weekend and the total of recoveries is at 316. The number of active cases is now 67.

Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages:

Active Cases in each zip code: (Change in Data)

Center (75935) - 37 (3 new, 10 recoveries)
Joaquin (75954) - 6 (1 new, 1 recovery)
Shelbyville (75973) - 3 (3 recoveries)
Tenaha (75974) - 14 (3 recoveries)
Timpson (75975) - 7 (3 recoveries)

Cumulative Cases in each zip code:

Center (75935) - 267 (3 new)
Joaquin (75954) - 24 (1 new)
Shelbyville (75973) - 24
Tenaha (75974) - 49 
Timpson (75975) - 33

Ages of Confirmed Cases:

Ages 1 to 20: 36 cases
Ages 21 to 40: 130 cases 
Ages 41 to 60: 123 cases (2 new), 4 deaths
Ages 61 to 80: 67 cases, 4 deaths
Ages 81 to 100: 34 cases (2 new), 6 deaths 
Age unknown: 7 cases

August 7, 2020 - The Center City Council will meet in Regular Session on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at Windham Civic Center. The following items are on the agenda for appropriate action: 
I. Welcome Guests and Visitors. H.

II. Approval of Minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meetings on July 27, 2020.

III. Public Hearings:
A. Ordinance 2020-10 Allowing Use by Right of Existing Structures in C-1 District.
B. Proposed Tax Rate.

IV. Discuss Consider and Action on the Following:
A. Ordinance 2020-09 — Adopting FY 2021 Proposed Budget
B. Ordinance 2020-10 Amending Zoning Ordinance — Allowing Use by Right of Existing Structures in C-1 District.
C. Ordinance 2020-11 Adopting Tax Rate & Levy for Fiscal Year 2021.
D. Ordinance 2020-12 Establishing Rates & Fees for Fiscal Year 2021.
E. Resolution 2020-22 Designation of City Holidays.
F. Resolution 2020-23 Riggs Street Land Lease.

G. Approve Shelby County Requests
1. Resolution 2020-23 East Texas Poultry Festival Car Show Street Closure.
2. Doo Dah Parade Temporary Street Closure — September 23.2020.
3. The Fajita Lunch on Inside of Square — September 23, 2020.
4. Fun Run & 5K Chicken Trot Temporary Street Closure — October 3, 2020.

H. Appointments: Tax Increment Financing Board. 

V. Items of Interest from Council and City Manager and Citizens — No Action Items. 

VI. Executive Session
1. Consultation with City Attorney.
Consider entering executive session for legal consultation with the City Attorney and discussion of pending litigation, personnel matters and land acquisition with possible action related thereto upon reconvening in open session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.071, 551.072 and 551.074 

VII. Adjournment 

 

August 7, 2020 - The Coronation and the month long series of activities for the East Texas Poultry Festival Queen’s Pageant has been postponed.  

The Princesses and their escorts participate in a number of fun social events as well as several mandatory rehearsals over the course of four weeks. Due to the circumstances at this time, the Committee felt in order keep all participating students, parents and committee members safe, the pageant has been postponed.  

It has not been cancelled.

August 7, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reports as of 8:30am on Friday, August 7, 2020, TxDSHS has reported 7 new cases raising the cumulative case count to 393. The death count is 14 for Shelby County. (The DSHS website dashboard shows 18 deaths for Shelby County as of Aug 5th.)

According to the state's algorithm to determine recoveries, no new recoveries were reported and the total of recoveries remains at 296. The number of active cases is now 83.

Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages:

Active Cases in each zip code: (Change in Data)

Center (75935) - 44 (4 new)
Joaquin (75954) - 6 (1 new)
Shelbyville (75973) - 6
Tenaha (75974) - 17 (2 new)
Timpson (75975) - 10

Cumulative Cases in each zip code:

Center (75935) - 264 (4 new)
Joaquin (75954) - 23 (1 new)
Shelbyville (75973) - 24
Tenaha (75974) - 49 (2 new)
Timpson (75975) - 33

Ages of Confirmed Cases:

Ages 1 to 20: 36 cases
Ages 21 to 40: 130 cases (3 new)
Ages 41 to 60: 121 cases (2 new), 4 deaths
Ages 61 to 80: 67 cases (2 new), 4 deaths
Ages 81 to 100: 32 cases, 6 deaths
Age unknown: 7 cases

August 6, 2020 - State Highway 7 East and Loop 500 in Center was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon, August 6, 2020.

According to Center Police Officers Brian Wright and John Clevenger, at 1:30pm a grey Dodge Journey driven by a 15-year-old female driver of Center was westbound on State Highway 7 (SH7) East approaching the intersection of Loop 500.

As the Dodge turned onto Loop 500 heading toward State Highway 87 South, it failed to yield right of way to a silver Nissan Rogue driven by Edith Williams, 74, of Logansport which was westbound on SH7.

The Nissan then struck the Dodge and collided with a stop sign before both vehicles came to rest in the roadway.

Williams and her passenger Christopher Williams were transported by ambulance to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department as a precaution.


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