February 18, 2021 - The winter weather continues and many are needing to venture out to get fuel for generators and vehicles. Shelby County Today will keep a list updated of open gas stations with fuel available. Please be advised - the situation can change quickly so each notice we receive and post, we will include a time stamp. As of 2:17pm lines don't appear to be too long. Hurst Street in Center has one lane open each on the northbound and southbound side.
February 17, 2021 - The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard reports 1 new death and 124 active cases on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.
Of the new cases reported, 1 was a new confirmed case and 1 was a new probable case. The dashboard also shows 4 additional recoveries.
February 17th (12:35pm) Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 858 (1 new case)
Total Probable Cases - 648 (1 new case)
Total Fatalities - 51 (1 new)
Total Estimated Active Cases - 124
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,331 (4 new)
February 16, 2021 - The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard reports 127 active cases on Tuesday, February 16, 2021.
The last report on SCT was on the 12th of February. Since then, of the new cases reported, 11 were new confirmed case and 11 were new probable cases. The dashboard also shows 11 additional recoveries.
February 16, 2021 - The City of Center reports City Hall is currently without power along with other portions of town. City Hall will be closed until power is restored. For utility emergencies, contact the Police Department at 936-598-4244.
February 12, 2021 - The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard reported 116 active cases on Friday, February 12, 2021.
Of the new cases reported, all 3 were new confirmed case. The dashboard also showed 17 additional recoveries.
February 12th (3:45pm) Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 846 (3 new cases)
Total Probable Cases - 636 (0 new cases)
Total Fatalities - 50
Total Estimated Active Cases - 116
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,316 (17 new)
February 11, 2021 - The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard reported 130 active cases on Thursday, February 11, 2021.
Of the new cases reported 3 were new confirmed case and 1 was a new probable cases. The dashboard also showed 5 additional recoveries.
February 11th (4:05pm) Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 843 (3 new cases)
Total Probable Cases - 636 (1 new case)
Total Fatalities - 50
Total Estimated Active Cases - 130
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,299 (5 new)
February 10, 2021 - The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard reported 131 active cases and a new death on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
Of the new cases reported 1 was a new confirmed case and 3 were new probable cases. The dashboard also showed 14 additional recoveries.
February 10th (3:00pm) Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 840 (1 new case)
Total Probable Cases - 635 (3 new cases)
Total Fatalities - 50 (1 new)
Total Estimated Active Cases - 131
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,294 (14 new)
February 9, 2021 - The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard reported 142 active cases on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Of the new cases reported 2 were new confirmed case and 4 were new probable cases. The dashboard also showed only 2 new recoveries.
February 9th (3:35pm) Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 839 (2 new cases)
Total Probable Cases - 632 (4 new cases)
Total Fatalities - 49
Total Estimated Active Cases - 142
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,280 (2 new)
February 9, 2021 - Valentine's Day is almost here but it's not the only day in February to Celebrate!
February 11th is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It is a day to honor women's achievements in science as well as focus on girls entering stem programs and careers. STEM, which stands for “science, technology, engineering and mathematics,” is the fastest growing segment of jobs with not enough employees to fill the positions. Take time to learn about women in science and encourage young women to pursue STEM.