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April 11, 2023 - The Shelby County Commissioners agreed during their March 22, 2023, meeting to re-open CR 2020 following a series of traffic shutdowns due to train delays.
Following years of illegal trash dumping, stolen vehicles, reported drug activity, police pursuits, and the body of a man being dumped on the road in 2019, it was approved by the commissioners in August 2020 to close one mile of CR 2020.
There have since been traffic delays in 2023 on CR 2050 due to trains stopping across the roadway and delaying road traffic, including school buses. The only alternative route would be CR 2020.
“They haven’t stopped the traffic this week, but you know last week they stopped it twice with the train and this is a shortcut for them people that live down that road to come back out and miss the train tracks,” said Jimmy Lout, Commissioner Precinct 2.
A motion carried to re-open the roadway and add some loads of gravel to the road as well as clear trash from the roadway.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:59am.
Agenda items approved during the meeting include: 1. Pay weekly expenses. 2. Reopen CR 2020. 3. Public workshop on March 29 to plan the renovation of the AgriLife Building. 4. Proclamation for American Red Cross declaring the month of March as American Red Cross month. Representing American Red Cross was Natalie Warren 5. Resolution and agreement for an Off-System Bridge Replacement on CR 4054 at West Creek. 6. Resolution and agreement for an Off-System Bridge Replacement on East Lake Timpson Rd. Blackwater Creek. 7. Resolution and agreement for an Off-System Bridge Replacement on CR 3012 at Trib of Prairie Creek. No in-kind match, no cost to the county. 8. Resolution and agreement for an Off-System Bridge Replacement on CR 2545 at Bayou Siepe. No in-kind match, no cost to the county. 9. Adjourn at 9:59am. Agenda items tabled during the meeting include: 1. Commissioner Pct. 4 to purchase a Skid Steer and attachments with Arpa funds. 2. Precinct 3 Commissioner to work on the Joaquin VFD’s driveway and grounds at the Substation on Hwy 7.
April 10, 2023 - On April 4, 2023 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Choice public water system, 2100005 to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of April 10, 2023.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact, Matt Di Verdi 936-591-4346.
April 4, 2023 - Due to a broken water main the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the CHOICE Water system, ID# 2100005 to notify customers that were without water April 4, 2023 on Hwy 96 S (anyone without water) from 417 to CR 1006 to boil their water, prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions.
To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.
In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Matt Di Verdi 936-591-4346.
April 10, 2023 - During the first week of April the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department added 3 more calls to the record. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.
On Sunday morning (April 2, 2023) at 9:30am, during the recent extrication training class, a call was received for a car on fire just outside of Joaquin on Highway 7 East. The JVFD responded to the scene with a tanker and made quick work of the fire. Unfortunately, as with most vehicles fires, the car was a total loss.
Wednesday morning at 10:50am a call came in for an elderly female acting strangely and speaking incoherently on FM 3082. Her behavior was thought to be the result of pain medication prescribed for a recent back fracture. The JVFD medical team responded in association with Allegiance EMS to help the patient.
Early Friday morning at 5:28am a call was received for an unresponsive elderly male at a residence on County Road 3790. This would turn out to be a DOA and the JVFD would later help funeral home personnel remove the deceased person from the home.
With that, this edition of the report will come to a close. The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department hopes everyone has a great and safe week ahead.
April 8, 2023 - Commissioner Bellmyer has reported the water has receded at CR 4323 and the roadway is back open to all traffic.
April 7, 2023 - Tom Bellmyer, Commissioner Precinct 4, indicates on Friday, April 7, 2023, that CR 4323 has water over the top of it.
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Due to the unsafe nature of these circumstances, the roadway is closed to traffic.
Commissioner Bellmyer will continue to monitor the status of the road throughout the day for the potential re-opening of the roadway, should conditions allow.
April 7, 2023 - After an extensive narcotics investigation, Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the arrest of Roy Jacobs, 67, of Center and Lisa Jacobs, 61, of Center.
On April 7, 2023, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division, along with the San Augustine County Sheriff’s Office and the Sabine County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant at Jacobs’ property located on Highway 147 in Center.
The search resulted in the discovery of 54.47 grams of methamphetamine, five firearms, a small amount of currency, packaging material for distribution, and scales.
Roy Jacobs was arrested on scene and charged with POCS W/Intent to Deliver (F-1) and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon (F-3).
Lisa Jacobs was arrested on scene and charged with POCS W/Intent to Deliver (F-1).
The two are currently housed at the Shelby County Jail awaiting arraignment for their charges.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the San Augustine County and Sabine County Sheriff’s Office, Center Police Department, Constable Precinct 1 Zack Warr, Constable Precinct 2 Jamie Hagler, and the Shelby County District Attorney Karren Price.
April 7, 2023 - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers investigated a commercial motor vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 59 near Timpson, that occurred Thursday, April 6, 2023.
The preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 10:55am, a white 2021 Volvo truck tractor towing a double trailer was traveling north. It is reported that the driver was traveling at a speed which was unsafe, given the inclement weather and hydroplaned into the south ditch, where it struck two large trees.
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The driver, identified as James Williams, 44, of Katy, was transported to Nacogdoches Medical Center for treatment. His passenger Joseph Carrell, 34, was transported to Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital for treatment.
There is no further information available.
April 6, 2023 - Tenaha Police Department was notified on March 31, 2023 of a two-vehicle crash located on U.S. Highway 59.
According to Tenaha Police Officer Jake Metcalf, a 2008 Toyota coupe driven by Brylie Hudspeth of Timpson was traveling from the U.S. Highway 59 off ramp when a 2003 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by Aaron King of Tenaha was traveling from U.S. Highway 84. At that time, the Toyota made an unsafe turn from the exit ramp striking the Chevrolet in the rear passenger side.
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The pickup truck received minor damage and was driven from the crash. The Toyota received damage and was towed from the scene by wrecker. No injuries were reported to have been sustained in the crash Hudspeth was cited for unsafe turn resulting in a crash. Assisting at the crash was Tenaha Police Chief Scott Burkhalter.
April 6, 2023 - Farmers State Bank is aware customers are receiving phone calls from 936-598-6900. This is also their 24 hour automated phone number for checking your accounts, but it does NOT call you and ask for card or other personal information.
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If you receive a call from this number, ignore it and call the bank. Thank you.
April 6, 2023 - The month of March 2023 had 8 days of rain for a total rain fall of 6.13 inches and had 2 days of freezing temperatures.
The weather data for Center, Texas during the past month is as follows:
Lowest temperature - 27.5 on March 20
Hottest temperature - 85.3 on March 8
Number of days with rain - 8 days
Total rain fall for the month - 6.13 inches
Total rain fall YTD for 2023 - 15.97 inches
Freezing temperatures - 2 days
03/01/2023 - Low of 67.6, High of 83.8
03/02/2023 - Low of 62.4, High of 78.8, Rain 0.86
03/03/2023 - Low of 45.7, High of 65.1, Rain 1.00
03/04/2023 - Low of 41.2, High of 73.9
03/05/2023 - Low of 43.7, High of 79.7
03/06/2023 - Low of 49.3, High of 81.3
03/07/2023 - Low of 59.5, High of 83.7
03/08/2023 - Low of 62.4, High of 85.3
03/09/2023 - Low of 61.0, High of 83.7, Rain 1.19
03/10/2023 - Low of 55.9, High of 65.8, Rain 1.43
03/11/2023 - Low of 56.1, High of 79.5
03/12/2023 - Low of 50.5, High of 69.8, Rain 0.01
03/13/2023 - Low of 44.2, High of 65.8
03/14/2023 - Low of 40.6, High of 61.0
03/15/2023 - Low of 39.2, High of 66.9
03/16/2023 - Low of 53.6, High of 70.2, Rain 1.04
03/17/2023 - Low of 42.4, High of 61.9, Rain 0.13
03/18/2023 - Low of 40.5, High of 57.6
03/19/2023 - Low of 30.0, High of 54.5
03/20/2023 - Low of 27.5, High of 58.5
03/21/2023 - Low of 49.3, High of 69.1
03/22/2023 - Low of 64.6, High of 81.9
03/23/2023 - Low of 67.6, High of 83.5
03/24/2023 - Low of 63.5, High of 76.1
03/25/2023 - Low of 50.7, High of 84.6
03/26/2023 - Low of 46.8, High of 80.1, Rain 0.47
03/27/2023 - Low of 50.7, High of 77.5
03/28/2023 - Low of 56.3, High of 74.1
03/29/2023 - Low of 53.2, High of 68.2
03/30/2023 - Low of 52.0, High of 78.3
03/31/2023 - Low of 69.4, High of 85.1
April 5, 2023 - The Shelby County Commissioners designated April as Child Abuse Awareness month during their April 5, 2023, meeting and appointed a new Shelby County Local Health Authority.
During Commissioners Court held April 5, 2023, a motion carried by the commissioners to designate April as Child Abuse Awareness month. A proclamation was read aloud by Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison, and Denise Merriman, SCCAC Executive Director shared some statitics on cases in Shelby County. (See related article: SC Commissioners Designate April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month)
A motion carried by the commissioners to approve appointing Dr. Keith Miller as Shelby County’s local health authority.
Dr. Singson held the position for many years, and has since retired, making it necessary for the commissioners to appoint someone else. Judge Harbison also noted Dr. Miller is the only M.D. in Shelby County.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:13am.
Agenda items approved during the meeting include: 1. Approve and pay weekly expenses. 2. Proclamation declaring April as "Child Abuse Awareness Month" 3. Appoint Dr. Keith Miller as Shelby County's Local Health Authority. 4. Adjourn at 10:13am. Agenda items tabled or passed during the meeting include: 1. Commissioner Pct. 4 to purchase a Skid Steer and attachments with ARPA funds 2. Change phone/internet service for Justice of Peace Pct. 1.
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