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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.
The estimated total cost of the project is $2,040,000 and the estimated cost to the county would be 25% at $510,208. The federal government would cover the remaining $1.5 million. There's also the possibility the project won't cost as much as projected.
A motion carried to move forward with the project and sign the contract for the Emergency Watershed Assistance Program.
The commissioenrs were presented with a proposal to add cameras and monitoring to the District Attorney and County Attorney offices.
"It will add some cameras to the back of the building and also directly on the people that walk in the building, so they can know who's coming in the building," said County Judge Allison Harbison.
Judge Harbison stated the bid was for $3,959.38 by Safeco. The expectation is for the system to be integrated with the courthouse, so they can all be viewed on the same system.
A motion carried by the commissioners to approve the upgrades to the security system, paid out of the Courthouse Repairs Non-departmental fund.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:20am.
Agenda items approved during the meeting include: 1. Pay weekly expenses. 2. Regional Mutual Aid Agreement with the Counties within the DETCOG region. 3. Renew the 5-year Garza County Grazing Lease with Steven A. Hill for $13,200 per year. 4. Move forward on the USDA EWP Assistance Program. 5. Add cameras and monitors to the Annex Building for the District Attorney and County Attorney Offices. 6. Adjourn.
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 - 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.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Dustin Ramos, at an as yet determined time a white 2007 Chevrolet Impala, owned by Becky Sims, was southbound on U.S. Highway 96 South.
For an unknown reason, the vehicle traveled off the roadway to the left just south of Center and skidded across the roadway before colliding with a parked 1997 pole trailer, owned by Nicholas Santana, and leaving the vehicle lodged beneath the trailer.
At the time officers wee notified of the crash, no one was at the scene, and the incident remains under investigation.
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.
Upon arrival just east of FM 711 it was determined a 16-year-old minor driver of Center was eastbound in a blue 4-door F150 when the driver changed lanes to dodge around a trailer. Due to wet road conditions and unsafe speed the driver lost control, spun around and traveled off the roadway to the right. The truck then struck a culvert where the vehicle overturned.
No injuries were reported at the scene resulting from the crash.
The driver was issued a citation for no driver's license and unsafe speed. A parent on scene was cited for allowing an unlicensed driver to drive without a license.
February 8, 2021 - The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard reported 138 active cases on Monday, February 8, 2021 which is a decrease of 6 over the past two days. Sunday and Monday the state reported 1 new confirmed case and 5 new probable cases. The dashboard also showed 12 new recoveries.
February 8th (2:15pm) Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 837 (1 new case)
Total Probable Cases - 628 (5 new cases)
Total Fatalities - 49
Total Estimated Active Cases - 138
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,278 (12 new)
February 8, 2021 - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department reports Barrett has been located safely and was found in Arkansas.
February 5, 2021 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the assistance of the public in locating a missing elderly man.
Thurman Barrett, of Joaquin, is described as an 84-year-old white male. He has gray hair, blue eyes, 5’8” and weighs approximately 200 pounds.
Barrett was last seen Thursday, January, 28, 2021 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Williams Landing/Woodland Shores area in Joaquin. He was driving a 1997 Chevrolet extended pickup with Texas plate HVB6036. The pictured vehicle is a stock photo of what Barrett's vehicle looks like. This is not the actual vehicle.
It is requested that if you see Barrett, DO NOT approach him. He may be in possession of a firearm(s).
If you know the whereabouts of Barrett or may have seen him, you are asked to contact the SCSO at (936) 598-5601 and provide the location.
February 6, 2021 - On February 2, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Choice public water system, 2100008 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 02/06/2021.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Vince Di Verdi 936-591-1205.
February 2, 2021 - 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 2/01/2021 on HWY 96 S and all side roads ( anyone 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 Vince Di Verdi 936-591-1205
February 6, 2021 - The Cold Case Investigations is a new division to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office that is staffed with one Investigator and is responsible for all cold case investigations. Sheriff Kevin W. Windham emphasizes the great importance of solving these cases which goes to the reason he established this new division.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Division is committed to the pursuit of justice, not just for the victims, but also for the victim’s families who are left behind. Despite the passing of many years, the victims and their untimely deaths have not been forgotten, nor will the families who are left behind looking for answers and the much-needed closure. There is no statute of limitations for homicide in the State of Texas. The motto of the Cold Case Division is: “The pursuit of justice continues.”
A link to the “Cold Case Investigations” can now be accessed from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office website located at www.scsotx.org. Please note that we are in the process of adding the numerous cold cases of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office to the website with information available for release and they will be updated periodically with the latest information. Please check back as these cases are uploaded.
Also, a “Submit a Tip” box is available with each case so anyone who may have information can easily submit a tip confidentially.
If you have information that you would like to discuss, you are encouraged to contact SCSO Cold Case Investigator DJ Dickerson at (936) 572-0255 or via email at donnie.dickerson@co.shelby.tx.us.
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.
When the firemen arrived just after 3:24am they discovered the house to be a mobile home and the fire was fully involved. Fire personnel deployed hoses and put down the fire quickly. The interior and exterior of the structure received a great deal of damage and resulted in a total loss.
The cause of the fire was undetermined.
Firemen returned to service at 7:15am.
Center Fire Department Fire personnel responed to another house fire on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the 5000 block of Highway 7 East just after 5:30am.
The house involved was also a mobile home and firemen fought the fire until after 9am.
It resulted in a total loss and a homeowner has not yet come forward.
Cause of the fire was not determined.
Fire personnel returned to service around 9am.
February 6, 2021 - The Texas DSHS Covid-19 Dashboard reported 144 active cases on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Over the past two days, Friday and Saturday, 4 of the new cases were confirmed cases and 7 were new probable cases.
February 6th (12:35pm) Numbers:
Total Confirmed Cases - 836 (4 new cases)
Total Probable Cases - 623 (7 new cases)
Total Fatalities - 49
Total Estimated Active Cases - 144
Total Estimated Recovered - 1,266 (17 new)
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