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February 27, 2021 - Shelby County Livestock Sale is underway at the John D. Windham Civic Center on Saturday, February 27th. The show was held earlier in the day where exhibitors demonstrated the results of their hard work and dedication to their animal projects.
Grand Champion Steer - Kayson Pledger (Timpson FFA), bought by Hawkeye Hunting Club for $11,000.
Grand Champion Swine - Irelynn Clouse (Joaquin FFA), bought by Shelby Savings Bank and General Shelters for $3,500
Grand Champion Goat - Avery Metcalf (Timpson FFA), bought by Farmers State Bank for $3,000
Grand Champion Lamb - Jairo Blanco (Joaquin FFA), bought by State Representative Chris Paddie for $3,000
Reserve Grand Steer - Cassie Nutt (Shelby Co. 4-H), bought by Despino Tire for $3,500
Reserve Grand Swine - Alexis Clouse (Joaquin FFA), bought by Farmers State Bank for $2,000
Reserve Grand Goat - Alyssa Cummings (Joaquin FFA), bought by Center Livestock for $2,000
Reserve Grand Lamb - Clayton Hinton (Shelbyville FFA), bought by Borders Poultry Supply for $2,750
3rd Place Steer - Wesley Wages (Center FFA), bought for $2,500
3rd Place Swine - Stormie Meyers (Joaquin FFA), bought for $1,999
3rd Place Goat - Keelie McDonald (Timpson FFA), bought for $1,999
3rd Place Lamb - Kenzie Walton (Timpson FFA), bought for $2,000
4th Place Steer - Ethan Wood (Joaquin FFA), bought for $3,499
4th Place Swine - Jayden Cater (Joaquin FFA), bought for $1,500
4th Place Goat - Ashlynn McNutt (Timpson FFA), bought for $1,900
4th Place Lamb - Landree Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H), bought for $2,600
5th Place Steer - Conner Nutt (Shelby Co. 4-H), bought for $2,000
5th Place Swine - Kaylee Oliver (Joaquin FFA), bought for $1,700
5th Place Goat - Naomie Meyers (Joaquin FFA), bought for $1,700
5th Place Lamb - Catherine Searcy (Timpson FFA), bought for $1,500
6th Place Steer - Kayden Nutt (Shelby Co. 4-H), bought for $1,750
6th Place Swine - Mason Hughes (Joaquin FFA), bought for $1,600
6th Place Goat - Emmalee Richardson (Timpson FFA), bought for $1,700
6th Place Lamb - Jacie Lee (Center FFA), bought for $1,600
7th Place Steer - Braxton Weir (Joaquin FFA), bought for $1,750
7th Place Swine - Logan Williams (Shelbyville FFA), bought for $1,700
7th Place Goat - Hannah Wages (Center FFA), bought for $1,999
7th Place Lamb - Cara Searcy (Timpson FFA), bought for $1,600
8th Place Steer - McKayla Huss (Timpson FFA), bought for $3,499
8th Place Swine - Logan Meyer (Center FFA), bought for $1,999
8th Place Goat - Kayla White (Shelbyville FFA), bought for $1,750
8th Place Lamb - Abby Messer (Shelby Co. 4-H), bought for $2,749
Check back as results will be updated as the sale continues.
February 26, 2021 - The Timpson City Council met on Monday, February 22, and named Goodwin-Lasiter-Strong to administer two projects for the city. City workers were also commended for their efforts during the recent ice storm.
During the meeting council members were asked if they had anything to report. Tiffany Collins, council woman, stated the kitchen sink at SoSo Park needs to be repaired because it has a leak. Kenneth Walker, councilman, said he looked at the floor level and concrete level of the slab for the Justice of the Peace office located at Austin and Bremond Street. His concern is if the sidewalk is brought to the same level, water could potentially run into the building.
Mayor Debra Smith said all of the sidewalks have to be built with a 1% grade from the building out to give the sidewalk a slight slope away from the structure.
Walker said another issue he looked at was on 3rd Street regarding the replacement of a culvert. He suggested leaving the culvert until someone has a concern over it, because there are alternate routes to take.
Smith said it may have to be addressed due to drainage, but she doesn't have any plans on it at the time of the meeting.
Teri Alexander, council woman, commended the city workers for their work involving the recent ice storm.
"I just want to say kudos for our workers for what they did this past week," said Alexander.
Smith remarked the Timpson Area Chamber of Commerce isn't meeting, because the Timpson Library remains closed. She said the Chamber has been in contact with Google Maps and Microsoft Maps, because of an issue with truckers being directed to travel FM 1970 and bypass Timpson which appears to have an economic impact on some businesses.
She stated County Judge Allison Harbison is also writing letters to reach out to both companies.
City Secretary Misty Burgess reported three candidate packets were submitted for the General Election as February 11th. Those submitted were by Kyle Allen, incumbent council member; Tiffany Collins, incumbent council member; and Charleston Johnson, incumbent council member. February 16 was the last day to file a declaration of write-in candidacy none was received, and as a result there will not be an election held on May 1, 2021.
An ordinance will need to be signed at the March Council Meeting declaring the election canceled.
During the meeting the council considered renewing the city lawncare contract with Lawn Commanders, at the rate of $1,775 a month. The current contract with Lawn Commanders is up in April and the owner is willing to sign a two-year contract at that rate.
Councilman Allen moved to sign the contract with Lawn Commanders for a two-year contract at $1,775 a month; however, there wasn't a second to his motion and it failed.
Councilwoman Tiffany Collins asked where the idea of a two-year contract originated, because if the city were to have a problem with their services after six months they wouldn't be able to get out of the contract.
Collins said she would second the motion for a one-year contract, and mayor Smith said she would have Burgess reach out to him to see if he would consider a one-year contract.
"When I was talking with him, I put it in there I said, 'if you want to we can put it in there for a two-year contract,' that wasn't something he asked for," said Burgess. "We just did that with the cemetery, Mark's Lawn, and we did it with Lily Sanitation."
Councilman Kenneth Walker said the city doesn't have a need for a lawn service running a mower 12 months out of the year.
"In the past the city employees have done it without an issue, they took care of the work. They swapped out mowing, we've got the equipment my understanding is, that's my thoughts," said Walker.
Smith remarked the council would just have to deal with it in March.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:53pm.
Agenda items approved during the meeting include: 1. Consent agenda items: A. Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on Jan. 19, 2021 B. Financial Statement for the month of January 2021 C. Accounts Payable – January 2021 2. Resolution 20210216-03 designating Goodwin-Lasiter-Strong for the 2021-2022 Texas Community Development Fund application and project implementation administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture. 3. Resolution 20210216-04 designating Goodwin-Lasiter-Strong for the 2021 Downtown Revitalization Program/Main Street Fund application and project implementation administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture. 4. Adjourn at 5:53pm.
Update 6:26pm: Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard was updated at 3:10pm with today's numbers. The active cases remained at 89; however, an additional death was reported for a total of 55. This makes three days in a row of increases to the death count. Since the beginning of 2021, 15 new deaths have been reported for Shelby County.
The number of total probable cases reduced by 1 for a new total of 657. Case reductions have occurred before when cases are discovered to belong to a different county of residence. There was no explanation as to why the decrease.
The state did notate that 1 of 5 of Shelby County's new confirmed cases is an older confirmed case reported by a lab.
February 26th (3:10pm) Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 871 (5 new cases)
Total Probable Cases - 657 (1 removed)
Total Fatalities - 55 (1 new)
Total Estimated Active Cases - 89
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,384 (3 new)
February 26, 2021 - The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard reports 89 active cases as of Thursday, February 25, 2021 and two new deaths. This is the 3rd death reported from COVID-19 over the past two days.
Of the 3 new active cases, 2 were new confirmed cases and 1 was a new probable case. The dashboard also shows a total of 7 additional recoveries which continues to help lower the number of active cases.
February 25th (3:00pm) Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 866 (2 new cases)
Total Probable Cases - 658 (1 new case)
Total Fatalities - 54 (2 new)
Total Estimated Active Cases - 89
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,381 (7 new)
February 25, 2021 - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), with the assistance of the Texas Military Department, launched a call center to assist Texans, who have limited or no internet access, with completing the State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT). Texans can call 844-844-3089 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM seven days a week to submit their disaster damage information. This call center is specifically for Texans who are unable to submit information through the online iSTAT tool.
If needed, a state emergency management professional will visit impacted homes to collect photos and documentation of damage for the validation process.
Texans are urged to fill out the iSTAT, either online or over the phone if internet access is limited, to help the state identify damages across Texas and help emergency management officials gain an understanding of damages that occurred during the recent severe winter weather event. This data is also needed to provide information to FEMA and highlight the need for federal disaster assistance for individuals.
"The information gleaned from the iSTAT will help us advocate for the support and assistance our communities need to recover from the winter storm," said Governor Abbott. "This call center is available to help Texans without internet access complete this crucial survey."
Visit http://damage.tdem.texas.gov to fill out the iSTAT.
Possum Trot pallet all gone.
February 25, 2021 - City of Huxley has two pallets of bottled drinking water available for distribution to the Huxley community starting today (February 25) until gone.
One pallet at City Hall and one pallet at Possum Trot.
Limit one per household please.
February 25, 2021 - Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative has officially restored power to all known outages following the winter storm. We appreciate everyone's patience and kindness shown during this challenging time. At the peak, DETEC reported over 23,000 outages.
After damages were assessed, we predicted restoration to possibly take 3 weeks. In just 10 days, DETEC crews, our fellow cooperative friends and contractors surpassed this goal. Hard, physical labor and mental determination are to contribute to this success.
Today we tip our hats to the hard-working lineman and operations staff that got the job done once again.
February 25, 2021 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence on East Saddle Street in Joaquin on February 23, 2021. Per Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham, the search warrant was a result of several reports of drug activity in the area.
During the search, officers located 19 grams of methamphetamines and a small amount of marijuana. Items were also recovered from the scene that are used for the packaging and reselling of illegal narcotics.
Arrested on scene was Justin Carl Haessly, 33, of Joaquin. Hassley was charged with POCS PG 1 >=4G<200G (F-2) and POM (M-B). Haessly remains in the Shelby County jail on bonds totaling $3,500.
The SCSO would like to extend thanks to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Constable Pct. 3, Roy Cheatwood, Desoto Parish Sheriff’s Office and K-9 Unit for their assistance.
February 24, 2021 - The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard reports 96 active cases as of Wednesday, February 24, 2021 and one new death. Shelby County has reported active cases over 100 since January 7th which is a total of 48 days.
Over the past five days, of the 13 new active cases 4 were new confirmed cases and 9 were new probable cases. The dashboard also shows a total of 33 additional recoveries which continues to help lower the number of active cases.
February 24th (3:55pm) Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 864 (4 new cases)
Total Probable Cases - 657 (9 new cases)
Total Fatalities - 52 (1 new)
Total Estimated Active Cases - 95
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,374 (33 new)
February 21, 2021 - Following the winter weather and ice storm, Shelby County Office of Emergency Management is encouraging all residents to report damages to their homes and/or businesses using the portal, web site, or toll free call center number below to submit a damage survey. Disaster survivors will also be able to utilize the survey to request services from volunteer organizations. This information will also assist us in requesting resources and volunteers for the area.
Residents will be able to report and upload photos of damages. This voluntary self-reporting should not substitute residents reporting damages to your insurance agencies and does not guarantee disaster relief assistance.
Link: https://arcg.is/uOrOb or QR Code shown or Call Center Number 844-844-3089
Virtual Recovery Centers Opened Tuesday, Feb. 23
February 24, 2021 - Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Texas businesses and residents as a result of President Biden’s major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business Administration’s acting Administrator Tami L. Perriello announced.
The declaration covers 77 Texas counties as a result of the severe winter storms that began on Feb. 11, 2021. See below for the list of declared counties.
“SBA is strongly committed to providing Texas with the most effective and customer-focused response possible and with access to federal disaster loans to help businesses and residents affected by this disaster,” said Perriello. “Getting our businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority at SBA.”
In consideration of the public health concerns due to the Coronavirus pandemic, on Tuesday, Feb. 23, SBA will establish a Virtual Business Recovery Center to provide personalized assistance to business owners. In addition, SBA will also open a Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center to help homeowners and renters. Customer Service Representatives will be available to business owners and individuals to answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each person complete their electronic loan application.
Virtual Business Recovery Center and
Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. EDT
FOCWAssistance@sba.gov
(800) 659-2955
Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to businesses and homeowners to help with the cost of improvements to protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future.
For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic injury assistance is available to businesses regardless of any property damage.
Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.
Interest rates can be as low as 3 percent for businesses, 2 percent for private nonprofit organizations and 1.25 percent for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition.
To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, survivors must first contact the Federal Emergency Management Agency at www.disasterassistance.gov. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call (800) 877-8339. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
The 77 counties are: Angelina, Aransas, Bastrop, Bee, Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Brazoria, Brazos, Brown, Burleson, Caldwell, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Collin, Comal, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Dallas, Denton, DeWitt, Ellis, Falls, Fort Bend, Galveston, Gillespie, Grimes, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Hays, Henderson, Hidalgo, Hood, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Kaufman, Kendall, Lavaca, Liberty, Madison, Matagorda, Maverick, McLennan, Montague, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Nueces, Orange, Palo Pinto, Panola, Parker, Polk, Rockwall, Sabine, San Jacinto, San Patricio, Scurry, Shelby, Smith, Stephens, Tarrant, Travis, Tyler, Upshur, Van Zandt, Victoria, Walker, Waller, Wharton, Wichita, Williamson, Wilson and Wise.
About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.
U.S. Small Business Administration Fact Sheet - Disaster Loans
U.S. Small Business Administration - Disaster Assistance
Texas Declaration #16876 & #16877
(Disaster: Tx-00591)
Incident: Severe Winter Storms
Occurring: February 11, 2021
SBA está lista para Asistir a Negocios y Residentes del estado de Texas Afectados por la Tormentas Invernales Severas
Se Abrirán Centros de Recuperación Virtuales el Martes, 23 de Febrero
24 de Febrero - Préstamos federales de desastre a bajos intereses están disponibles para los negocios y residentes del estado de Texas como resultado de la declaración de desastre mayor del Presidente Biden, anunció la Administradora Interina Tami L. Perriello de la Administración Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA).
La declaración cubre 77 condados de Texas que se vieron afectados por las tormentas invernales severas que comenzó el 11 de Febrero de 2021. Ver la lista de condados declarados abajo.
“SBA está firmemente comprometida en brindar al estado de Texas una respuesta efectiva enfocada al cliente y proporcionar acceso a préstamos federales de desastre para ayudar a los negocios y residentes afectados a financiar su recuperación,” afirmó Perriello. “Lograr que nuestros negocios y comunidades se recuperen y vuelvan a funcionar después de un desastre es la prioridad número uno de SBA.”
En consideración a los problemas de salud pública debido al pandémico Coronavirus, el Martes 23 de Febrero, la SBA establecerá un Centro de Recuperación Virtual de Negocios para darles asistencia personalizada a los dueños de negocios. Además, la SBA también abrirá un Centro Virtual de Promoción y Asistencia para ayudarles a los dueños de casa e inquilinos. Representantes del Servicio al Cliente estarán disponibles a los dueños de negocios e individuos para contestar las preguntas sobre el programa de préstamos para desastres de SBA, explicar el proceso de solicitar un préstamo y ayudarle a cada persona a completar su solicitud de préstamo electrónicamente.
Centro Virtual de Recuperación de Negocios y
Centro Virtual de Promoción y Asistencia
Lunes a Viernes
8 a.m. a 8 p.m. (hora del Este)
FOCWAssistance@sba.gov
(800) 659-2955
Los Negocios de cualquier tamaño y las organizaciones sin fines de lucro privadas pueden solicitar préstamos hasta de $2 millones de dólares para reparar o reemplazar bienes inmuebles, maquinarias y equipos, inventarios y otros activos. Además, SBA puede prestar fondos adicionales a negocios y dueños de casas para ayudar con el costo de mejoras para proteger, prevenir o minimizar que el mismo tipo de daños ocurran en el futuro.
SBA ofrece Préstamos de Desastres para Pérdidas Económicas a los pequeños negocios, pequeñas cooperativas agrícolas, pequeños negocios involucrados en acuacultura y a la mayoría de organizaciones sin fines de lucro privadas de todos tamaños para ayudarles a cubrir necesidades de capital de trabajo causadas por el desastre. La asistencia para pérdidas económicas está disponible independientemente de si el negocio sufrió algún daño físico en la propiedad.
Los préstamos de desastres disponibles para dueños de casas pueden ser hasta de $200,000 para reparar o reemplazar bienes raíces dañados o destruidos. Dueños de casas e inquilinos pueden solicitar hasta $40,000 para reparar o reemplazar su propiedad personal dañada o destruida.
Las tasas de interés de los préstamos pueden ser tan bajas hasta de 3 por ciento para negocios, 2 por ciento para organizaciones sin fines de lucro privadas y 1.25 por ciento para dueños de casas e inquilinos, por plazos de hasta 30 años. Los montos y términos de los préstamos son establecidos por SBA y se basan en las condiciones financieras de cada solicitante.
Para ser considerados para recibir todas las formas de asistencia de desastres, los sobrevivientes deben contactar primero a la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA) en www.disasterassistance.gov. Los interesados pueden llenar una solicitud en línea, recibir información adicional sobre asistencia de desastres y descargar la solicitud de préstamo en https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/. También pueden comunicarse al Centro de Servicio a Clientes para Asistencia de Desastres de SBA marcando (800) 659 2955 o enviando un correo electrónico a disastercustomerservice@sba.gov para obtener mayor información. Las personas sordas o con problemas de audición pueden llamar al (800) 877 8339. Las solicitudes completadas en papel deben enviarse por correo a U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
Los 77 condados son: Angelina, Aransas, Bastrop, Bee, Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Brazoria, Brazos, Brown, Burleson, Caldwell, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Collin, Comal, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Dallas, Denton, DeWitt, Ellis, Falls, Fort Bend, Galveston, Gillespie, Grimes, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Hays, Henderson, Hidalgo, Hood, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Kaufman, Kendall, Lavaca, Liberty, Madison, Matagorda, Maverick, McLennan, Montague, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Nueces, Orange, Palo Pinto, Panola, Parker, Polk, Rockwall, Sabine, San Jacinto, San Patricio, Scurry, Shelby, Smith, Stephens, Tarrant, Travis, Tyler, Upshur, Van Zandt, Victoria, Walker, Waller, Wharton, Wichita, Williamson, Wilson and Wise.
Sobre la Administración Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA)La Administración Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA) hace realidad el sueño americano de ser dueño de una empresa. Como el único recurso y voz para las pequeñas empresas respaldada por la fortaleza del gobierno federal, la SBA capacita a los empresarios y propietarios de pequeñas empresas con los recursos y el apoyo que necesitan para comenzar, crecer o expandir sus negocios, o para recuperarse de un desastre. Ofrece servicios a través de una extensa red de oficinas locales de la SBA y asociaciones con organizaciones públicas y privadas. Para obtener más información, visite www.sba.gov.
Hoja De Datos De La Agencia Federal Para El Desarrollo De La Pequeña Empresa Préstamos Para Desastres
Asistencia Para Desastre
Texas Declaración #16876 Y #16877
(Desastre: Tx-00591)
Incidente: Tormentas Invernales Severas
Ocurriendo: 11 De Febrero De 2021 Y Continuando
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