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.

April 13, 2021 - Center City Council held a special ribbon cutting ceremony for the multi-million dollar streetscape renewal project on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Downtown Center square.

A view of San Augustine Street from the Austin Street intersection. The barricade is still in place.

April 8, 2021 - Striping is happening on the newly renovated downtown Center square! Will this evening or tomorrow be when the barricades are finally removed?

April 5, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, the data reflected Monday, April 5th there have been 4 new cases added since Saturday, April 3rd. The total of active cases increased by 1 to 89 due to 3 new recoveries added. Of the new cases, 3 were new confirmed cases and 1 was a new probable case.

April 3, 2021 - The 17th week of vaccine distribution started April 5, 2021 and Shelby County has one provider on the list. Aurora Concepts is allocated to receive 200 Johnson and Johnson vaccine doses. Aurora Concepts can be contacted at 936-598-3296 to schedule a vaccine.

Shelby County, a part of Public Health Region 4/5N, reports over the past week an additional 402 people have been vaccinated with at least one dose for a total of 3,914. Of the estimated population, 20.12% of Shelby County has received at least one dose.