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Shelby County Community Comes Together in Aftermath of Storm

February 21, 2021 - The Shelby County Emergency Management Office and other county officials distributed drinking water and MRE (meals ready to eat) packages at the courthouse on Friday, February 19, 2021.

Ice, Snow Causing Potential Structure Collapse

February 17, 2021 - Shelby County Today has received multiple reports of carports and structures collapsing due to the weight of ice and snow.

An alternate location to park vehicles may need to be taken into consideration during this time, and if the stability of any structure is questionable, stay out from underneath.

To avoid injury, people should also avoid entering structures which may have partially collapsed.

Tenaha ISD Virtual/Remote Instruction Monday

February 14, 2021 - Tenaha ISD announces due to weather conditions they will not have in-person classes Monday.

According to Tenaha ISD social media, Tenaha ISD will be on "Virtual/Remote Instruction" Monday, February 15, 2021. Parents should prepare for students to remain on Remote Instruction all week long; however, that call will be made a the weather forecast continues to develop.

Freezing Temperatures Turn Roadways Into Potential Hazard for Drivers

February 14, 2021 - Shelby County is experiencing a freezing weather event which is affecting all of the roadways in the area Sunday, February 14, 2021.

Commissioners Approve Opioid Settlement Funds; Closed Session Meeting with Timpson Mayor, Constable

February 10, 2021 - The Shelby County Commissioners agreed to an opioid abatement fund council settlement funds in the amount of $109,925 during their meeting February 10, 2021.

Commissioners considered a resolution in support of State of Texas and Texas Political Subdivision’s Opioid Abatement Fund Council and Settlement Allocation term sheet.

The attorneys pursuing this claim have presented to the commissioners court in the past and Judge Harbison explained what the resolution is for and the resulting funds the county should receive.

County to Participate in Emergency Watershed Program

February 9, 2021 - The Shelby County Commissioners were presented with information about the USDA Emergency Watershed Assistance Program during their meeting held January 27, 2021.

Janet Ritter, representing USDA, addressed the commissioners about the USDA Emergency Watershed Assistance Program by the Natural Resources Conservation Service regarding projects in the county.

Ritter presented the commissioners with a list of several locations around the county they agree are eligible for Emergency Watershed Protection funds.

U.S. Highway 96 Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash Between Car, Trailer

February 9, 2021 - U.S. Highway 96 South was the scene of a two-vehicle collision between a passenger vehicle and a pole trailer.

When officers arrived on scene, a white vehicle was seen lodged beneath a pole trailer which had been parked well off the roadway.

SH 7 West Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash

February 9, 2021 - Stay Highway 7 West was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Tuesday, February 9, 2021.

According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Dustin Ramos, at 7:30am Troopers and Sheriff's Department Deputies were dispatched to a single-vehicle rollover crash.

Center FD Fights Early Morning Fires in Two Days

February 6, 2021 - The Center Fire Department has had to fight early morning structure fires over the past two days.

According to the Center Fire Department, they responded to a house fire in the 200 block of CR 3734 early Friday, February 5, 2021.

Hope Community Medicine Holds Vaccination Clinic at FBC Center

February 4, 2021 - First Baptist Church in Center allowed Hope Community Medicine to host a vaccination clinic Thursday, February 4, 2021 at their gymnasium.

Hope Community Medicine administered COVID-19 vaccinations to those individuals that had appointments for the event.

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