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October 14, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, today 3 new cases, 4 new estimated recoveries, and 2 new deaths were reported.
The estimated active cases is 121.
In total, October has had 11 new deaths reported, 117 new cases reported, and 143 estimated recoveries reported.
October 14th Numbers: (Changes since Oct. 13)
Confirmed Cases - 1,659 (1 new)
Probable Cases - 1,248 (2 new)
Fatalities - 107 (2 new)
Active Cases (Estimated) - 121
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,681 (4 new)
October 13th Numbers: (Changes since Oct. 12)
Confirmed Cases - 1,658 (3 new)
Probable Cases - 1,246 (4 new)
Fatalities - 105 (3 new)
Active Cases (Estimated) - 125
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,677 (15 new)
October 13, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, overnight 7 new cases, 15 new estimated recoveries, and 3 new deaths were reported.
The estimated active cases is 125.
In total, October has had 9 new deaths reported, 114 new cases reported, and 139 estimated recoveries reported.
October 13th Numbers: (Changes since Oct. 12)
Confirmed Cases - 1,658 (3 new)
Probable Cases - 1,246 (4 new)
Fatalities - 105 (3 new)
Active Cases (Estimated) - 125
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,677 (15 new)
October 12th Numbers: (Changes since Oct. 5)
Confirmed Cases - 1,655 (15 new)
Probable Cases - 1,242 (62 new)
Fatalities - 102
Active Cases (Estimated) - 133
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,662 (75 new)
October 13, 2021 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Sabine National Forest, have advised a prescribed burn located in Compartments 140-142, in Sabine/Newton County. This area is located in the Toldeo Bend Dam Reservoir near Hwy 255 and East Hwy 87.
Please see the attached map (click image to enlarge map) of the projected burn areas. Winds will be South at 8-14 mph.
Ignition time of 10am and completion estimated at 7pm.
Garcia, Murphree Win 2021 Chicken Trot; Hughes Finishes 5K After Relearning to Walk (Updated Photos)
October 9, 2021 (Photo Album) - With 70 entries in the 10th annual Chicken Trot, a large group took to the streets of Center to achieve their goal of improving their personal best or finishing their first 5K. The overall male runner was Jacob Garcia of Center with a time of 15:53.50 and the overall female winner was Madison Murphree with a time of 24:26.13.
For the fun run, Zoey Belrose placed first with a time of 4:10.Hudsyn Wulf placed second with a time of 4:20.
From left: Representatives from Hope Community Medicine (Award Sponsors), Kathleen, Francis Hughes, and Chicken Trot Mascot Kyle Chambliss
The last walker to finish the race was Francis Hughes, age 76, and it was a great victory as she crossed the finish line with her daughter, Kathleen, by her side. Kathleen flew in from Florida for the purpose of supporting and cheering on her mother every mile of the way. Also, cheering on was her husband, Thomas. The great victory stems from Mrs. Hughes having undergone major surgery a year ago which almost took her life and after the surgery she had to learn to walk again. Today, she finished the 10th Annual Chicken Trot!
Below are the race results by age division. Click here to view the overall race results.
Male 0 - 11
1st place - Bib #110, ALAN VALADEZ of Center, Time: 00:26:05.60
Male 12 - 19
1st place - Bib #191, EDGAR CARAVEO, Time: 00:23:35.79
2nd place - Bib #157, LANE WEBB of Joaquin, Time: 00:27:05.98
3rd place - Bib #192, JEAN CARAVEO, Time: 00:28:48.40
Female 12 - 19
1st place - Bib #156, JESSIE WEBB of Joaquin, Time: 00:25:38.68
2nd place - Bib #109, AUTUMN KILPATRICK of Tenaha, Time: 00:27:08.20
3rd place - Bib #114, BETHANY KILPATRICK of Tenaha, Time: 00:27:25.64
Male 20 - 29
1st place - Bib #149, JACOB GARCÍA of Center, Time: 00:15:53.50
2nd place - Bib #140, TRACE GREER of Center, Time: 00:15:53.73
3rd place - Bib #205, FABIAN MORALES of Center, Time: 00:18:59.24
Female 20 - 29
1st place - Bib #145, MADISON MURPHREE of Center, Time: 00:24:26.13
2nd place - Bib #117, NICOLE PETRY of Center, Time: 00:27:05.53
3rd place - Bib #138, RYLEY BECKHAM of Gary, Time: 00:28:47.17
Male 30 - 39
1st place - Bib #127, MATT FOSTER of Center, Time: 00:28:07.39
Female 30 - 39
1st place - Bib #134, COURTNEY O’REAR of Shelbyville, Time: 00:26:07.03
2nd place - Bib #152, KIMBERLY WULF of Center, Time: 00:29:34.49
3rd place - Bib #121, ASHLEY LIKER of Center, Time: 00:29:46.33
Male 40 - 49
1st place - Bib #155, KEITH WEBB of Joaquin, Time: 00:26:30.59
2nd place - Bib #105, TORY CHAMBLISS of Joaquin, Time: 00:48:28.00
Female 40 - 49
1st place - Bib #142, SENA DUBEA of Center, Time: 00:28:32.88
2nd place - Bib #158, STACI DECHAMPLAIN of Carthage, Time: 00:28:39.66
3rd place - Bib #120, LAURA KILPATRICK of Tenaha, Time: 00:30:52.38
Male 50 - 59
1st place - Bib #136, RANDY COLLARD of Center, Time: 00:29:26.60
2nd place - Bib #128, CHRIS CLARK of Milam, Time: 00:31:45.03
3rd place - Bib #146, BRYAN BOLTON of Shelbyville, Time: 00:35:55.56
Female 50 - 59
1st place - Bib #131, DEBORAH CHADWICK of Center, Time: 00:25:46.08
2nd place - Bib #125, DENISE OATES of Center, Time: 00:27:50.62
3rd place - Bib #219, NIKKI BUTLER, Time: 00:35:14.25
Male 60 - 100
1st place - Bib #111, JACKIE KIRKWOOD of Tenaha, Time: 00:33:39.25
Female 60 - 100
1st place - Bib #132, ROBIN CONWAY of Timpson, Time: 00:33:25.34
2nd place - Bib #220, DEBRAH WORSHAM, Time: 00:45:47.68
3rd place - Bib #221, MARY TINKLE of Center, Time: 00:49:51.28
October 12, 2021 - According to the Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard, over the past 7 days 77 new cases and 75 new estimated recoveries were reported.
The estimated active cases is 133.
In total, October has had 6 new deaths reported, 107 new cases reported, and 124 estimated recoveries reported.
October 12th Numbers: (Changes since Oct. 5)
Confirmed Cases - 1,655 (15 new)
Probable Cases - 1,242 (62 new)
Fatalities - 102
Active Cases (Estimated) - 133
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,662 (75 new)
October 5th Numbers: (Changes since Oct. 2)
Confirmed Cases - 1,640 (6 new)
Probable Cases - 1,180 (10 new)
Fatalities - 102 (3 new)
Active Cases (Estimated) - 133
Recovered (Estimated) - 2,587 (20 new)
October 9, 2021 - (Album) - The 2021 Shelby County Poultry Festival Broiler Show Sale ended with 40 exhibitors receiving over $162,000 in scholarship money.
Grand Champion - Ally Kimbro (Shelby Co 4-H) sold for $9,000 to J.C. Lewis Construction
Reserve Champion - Addison Lloyd (Shelbyville FFA) sold for $7,000 to Farmers State Bank
3rd place - Madilyn Polley (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $4,500 to Hawkeye Hunting Club
4th place - Collin Lloyd (Shelbyville FFA) sold for $4,000
5th place - Landree Jousan (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $4,500
6th place - Kenley Ramos (Center FFA) sold for $5,000
7th place - Naomie Meyers (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $3,000
8th place - Eli Bush (Center FFA) sold for $4,500
9th place - Lance Holloway (Center FFA) sold for $6,999 (*Highest placing senior - $500 Scholarship from Shelby Savings Bank)
10th place - Mayson Harbison (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $4,000
11th place - Molly Scull (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $3,750
12th place - Logan Meyer (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $4,000
13th place - Kate Ford (Center FFA) sold for $3,250
14th place - Brayden Britt (Center FFA) sold for $3,000
15th place - Hollie Hamilton (Joaquin FFA) sold for $4,000
16th place - Kyleigh Hendricks (Shelbyville FFA) sold for $3,000
17th place - Rylan Barbee (Shelbyville FFA) sold for $3,000
18th place - John Ford (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $3,000
19th place - Laura Anne Scull (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $4,000
20th place - Klayton LaRock (Center FFA) sold for $2,750
21st place - Gabriella Amox (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $2,500
22nd place - Addison Camille Whiteside (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $3,250
23rd place - Gracie Boyd (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $2,750
24th place - Autum Andrusick (Center FFA) sold for $2,750
25th place - Evan O’Rear (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $4,250
26th place - Addison Boyd (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $2,500
27th place - Baylin Phelps (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $3,000
28th place - Mason Perry (Center FFA) sold for $3,000
29th place - Taylor Gutermuth (Timpson FFA) sold for $3,500
30th place - Sayre Hall (Center FFA) sold for $2,750
31st place - Carson Crouch (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $6,999
32nd place - Cale Cornelius (Shelby Co. 4-H) sold for $5,000
33rd place - Mason Fults (Joaquin FFA) sold for $2,500
34th place - Avery Metcalf (Timpson FFA) sold for $3,500
35th place - Trista Britt (Center FFA) sold for $3,500
36th place - Julie Bird (Center FFA) sold for $5,000
37th place - Caroline Ramos (Center FFA) sold for $6,000
38th place - Keaton Sigler (Center FFA) sold for $3,500
39th place - Carter Bell (Shelbyville FFA) sold for $4,000
40th place - Kenson LaRock (Center FFA) sold for $5,500
These are preliminary sale results. The full list of buyers along with additional donations will be listed in the official press release.
October 9, 2021 - Ally Kimbro, Timpson FFA, was the top poultry exhibitor at the 45th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Broiler Show October 9, 2021.
There were 69 participants in the poultry show this year, and the event was held at the Jim Booth Expo Center.
Micah Osborn was the Texas A&M judge of the event, and he had a tough job determining the top birds out of the entire group of entries.
Arriving in second was Addison Lloyd, Shelbyville FFA, and third was Madilyn Dior Polley, Shelby County 4-H.
The Broiler Show Auction will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021, under the big tent on the Frances Oates Stage.
October 8, 2021 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a theft that occurred at Taylor Funeral Home located at 511 Ross Graves Drive in Timpson. Sometime between the dates of September 20th and October 5th, 2021, suspect(s) removed a drive shaft from a 2003 GMC Yukon belonging to Taylor Funeral Home.
Anyone with information regarding the theft is asked to contact CID Lieutenant DJ Dickerson with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office at 936-572-0255.
October 7, 2021 - Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise in the Lufkin District, and TxDOT wants both motorists and pedestrians to be aware of important safety tips that could save a life.
In 2020, pedestrian fatalities totaled two in the nine-county district, one each in Nacogdoches and Houston counties. So far, in 2021, that number has risen to 10 pedestrian fatalities, with Nacogdoches County at six, Polk County at three and San Jacinto County at one.
In March, state officials warned that pedestrian deaths were rising statewide and account for one in five of all traffic fatalities.
“We are concerned that these numbers are up, especially in Nacogdoches County,” said Rhonda Oaks, public information officer. “Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable road users because they aren’t equipped with protective equipment, such as airbags or seat belts. We want people to be aware and alert to their surroundings whether they are driving, on a bicycle or walking. Pedestrians and motorists should always watch and listen to the roadway. That is even more important during nighttime hours.”
Since 2015, TxDOT has spent $153 million in federal and state funding to upgrade sidewalks, curbs and striping for pedestrian accessibility, safety, and mobility. In addition, during that same time, TxDOT awarded $116 million in grant funding to support more than 120 sponsored projects that provide safe routes to schools, multiuse pathways, sidewalks, and bike paths in rural and small urban areas.
Crash reports from law enforcement indicate the two leading causes for pedestrian fatalities are: 1) pedestrians failing to follow traffic safety laws and being struck when crossing roadways, and 2) motorists failing to yield the right of way, driving distracted or driving too fast. Alcohol also is a factor in pedestrian-related crashes, deaths, and injuries.
TxDOT offers these safety tips to prevent a deadly encounter.
For drivers:
- When turning, yield the right of way to pedestrians.
- Stop for pedestrians at crosswalks.
- Be cautious when passing stopped buses or other vehicles.
- Pay attention and put your phone away. Pedestrians may enter your path suddenly.
- Obey the speed limit and drive to conditions.
For pedestrians:
- Cross the street only at intersections and crosswalks. Look left, right, then look again.
- Make eye contact with drivers before crossing. Don’t assume drivers see you.
- Obey all traffic and crosswalks signals.
- Use the sidewalk. If there isn’t one, walk on the left side of the road, facing oncoming traffic.
- When walking, put away electronic devices that take your eyes and ears off the road.
- Wear bright clothing during the day, and wear reflective materials or use a flashlight at night.
TxDOT’s pedestrian safety campaign is a key component of #EndTheStreakTX, a broader social media and word-of-mouth effort that encourages drivers to make safer choices while behind the wheel. Always wear a seat belt, drive the speed limit, never text while driving, and never drive under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Nov. 7, 2000 was the last deathless day on Texas roadways. #EndTheStreakTX asks all Texans to commit to driving safely to help end the streak of daily deaths on Texas roadways.
For more information, contact Rhonda.Oaks@txdot.gov or call (936) 633-4395.
October 7, 2021 - The 45th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival activities are off to a start as the opening ceremonies took place this morning on the Frances Oates Stage under the big tent as the Poultry Festival returns to the Center square following the completion of many improvements.
Josh Payne, 45th Annual ETPF Chairman, welcomed everyone to the festival which is presented by Farmers State Bank. He thanked all the sponsors, volunteers, the ETPF Steering committee and many more.
“Part of our new, hopefully improves layout, I’m glad y’all are here to experience it. We think you’re going to have a great weekend,” said Payne.
Bobby Bressman, First Baptist Church of Center Pastor, gave the invocation at the opening of the ceremony, and the Center high School band performed the National Anthem. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Timpson Elementary School Kindergarten students.
Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison gave a welcoming speech, “On behalf of Shelby County I would like to welcome everyone to the 45th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival. Welcome to the beautiful Shelby County Historical Courthouse square. It’s truly an honor to be here this morning, this festival brings all the citizens of the county together to celebrate the poultry industry.”
David Chadwick, City of Center Mayor and President of Farmers State Bank, addressed those in attendance, “What we have waited for it seems like an eternity has come back home and we’re here today. It’s hard to believe 45 years ago a lady named Dell Brown, who had a drug store across the square, had convinced the Singing Christians from Tenaha that they needed to come to Center, they were going to have a festival. The Singing Christians already had an organization, an annual homecoming that they were doing in Tenaha, but if you ever had the opportunity to meet Dell, you realized that you were going to say, ‘yes,’ and sure enough they said yes and then we started the festival 45 years ago this month.”
Mayor Chadwick congratulated all involved in the preparation of the festival and should there be any failures during the festival, he invited the criticism so the issue could be corrected.
“It is great to have you back on the square as we salute one of the leading industries in Shelby County with some of the most outstanding citizens of our county to help us celebrate today,” said Chadwick.
Will Blackshear, 2021 Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Chairman, welcomed everyone to the festival on behalf of the chamber of commerce.
“Josh Payne and the Steering committee worked with the area chairmen, on behalf of the chamber board members, we thank you for your leadership and your dedication. Also we’d like to thank the ambassadors and our Junior Chamber of Commerce, and Young Ambassador students for their hours of volunteer work. I’m looking forward to a fun 2021 Poultry Festival. Let’s have a great weekend!”
A special presentation was made to Chris Watlington in recognition of his years of service to the East Texas Poultry Festival Pageant as the official emcee.
“We’ve been doing the pageant for years, and years, and years, and this man here, Chris Watlington, has been the master of ceremonies for many, many, many years,” said Deborah Chadwick, Shelby County Chamber President. “Chris has been a part of it the whole time and at the coronation we were able to recognize him, but we have another special gift.”
Chadwick thanked Watlington for all he has done and presented him with the gift that turned out to be an award that said, “Thank you for your many years as Master of Ceremonies for East Texas Poultry Festival Coronation.”
Watlington expressed his gratitude and remarked Emilee Elliott, who was present, is one of the queens this year and her mother was also crowned queen in the past.
“I’ve been doing this since the 80s and your mother was the queen the first year I did it and so I thought, ‘what better way to retire,’ and then I just went over to Terrie and asked her if that was true and she said, ‘it wasn’t,’ I started the year after. So I don’t know, maybe I’ll have to come back and do one more, but it’s been a great, great long run full of beautiful ladies and a great tradition. Thank you,” said Watlington.
Senior Queen Emilee Elliott and Junior Queen Carly Gray were on stage with their entire court and they each had the opportunity to introduce themselves along with this year's Shelby Chick, Sarah Scull .
Following introductions, the ceremonial cutting of the feathers was performed by Queens Elliott and Gray.
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