Shelby County Today

January 2, 2023 - The National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA issued a Flood Watch at 11:06pm, Sunday, January 1, 2023. The Flood Watch remains in effect from Monday afternoon through late Monday night.

* WHAT... Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE... Portions of Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, including the following counties and parishes, in Arkansas, Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Sevier and Union. In Louisiana, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Caldwell, Claiborne, De Soto, Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Ouachita, Red River, Sabine, Union, Webster and Winn. In Texas, Angelina, Bowie, Cass, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Smith and Upshur.

* WHEN... From Monday afternoon through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS... Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall late last week across these areas has left the ground nearly saturated in spots and additional heavy rainfall could result in flooding issues. A widespread 1 to 2 inches of rain is anticipated with this event and isolated pockets of 3 inches or more are possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

The water on East Lamar Water Supply no longer requires boiling.

December 29, 2022 - On December 26, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the East Lamar Water Supply, #2100006, 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.

East Lamar Water Supply 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. We have also provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of December 29, 2022.

If you have questions, you may contact Pres. Chris Andrews at 936-591-1433 or J. Butler, Office Manager, at 936-598-9780, or P.O. Box 16, Center, Texas 75935.

December 26, 2022 - Due to an incident and reduced distribution system pressure on December 24, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the East Lamar Water Supply PWS# 2100006 to notify all customers 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 the boil water notice is no longer needed, the system will issue a notice to rescind the boil notice.

If you have questions, you may contact Pres. Chris Andrews at 936-591-1433 or J. Butler, Office Manager, at 936-598-9780, or P.O. Box 16, Center, Texas 75935.

December 30, 2022 - The intersection of SL 500 and State Highway 7 (SH7) East was the scene of a two-vehicle crash December 15, 2022.

While Center Police Officers investigated the crash, Center Fire Department and Shelby County Sheriff’s Department personnel directed traffic at the scene to help prevent further incidents.

According to Center Police Officer Garrett Rocchi, at around 11am a white 2021 Toyota Tundra pickup truck driven by Kenneth Smith, 40, of Texarkana, Ark. was traveling southeast on SL 500 when he came to the intersection with SH 7 East where a poultry truck hauling chickens was turning left. 

Smith proceeded into the intersection and at that time a 2020 Ford F-450 pickup truck driven by Holly Griffin, 46, of Joaquin was eastbound on SH 7 when she saw Smith entered the intersection; however, she was unable to stop in time and collided with the passenger side of the Toyota, causing major damage to both vehicles.

The Toyota spun through a stop sign before coming to rest just south of SH 7 on SL 500 and the Ford came to rest facing west on SH 7.

A tank in the bed of the Toyota carrying bait was ejected and came to rest beside the roadway spilling its contents.

Griffin was transported to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby County Emergency Department for non life threatening injuries. Smith refused treatment at the scene.

No citations were issued at the time of the incident.

December 29, 2022 - On December 24, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Shelbyville public water system, 2100014 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 12/29/2022.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact, Rodney Warr 936-591-5338.

December 24, 2022 - Due to low pressure and freezing water lines the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Shelbyville Water system, ID# 2100014 to notify customers that were without water 12/24/2022, or if you were not without water, 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 Rodney Warr 936-591-5338.