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May 18, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reports as of 3pm Friday, May 15, 2020 TxDSHS has reported to them 176 cumulative cases of COVID-19, 43 recoveries, and 5 deaths. Over the weekend an additional 2 cases were report; however, they are not included in the statistics below.
Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages: (New cases since last report from May 11)
Cases in each zip code:
Center (75935) - 129 (19 new)
Joaquin (75954) - 7 (1 new)
Shelbyville (75973) - 10 (1 new)
Tenaha (75974) - 17 (1 new)
Timpson (75975) - 13
Ages of Confirmed Cases:
Ages 1 to 20 - 7 cases
Ages 21 to 40 - 52 cases (7 new)
Ages 41 to 60 - 69 cases (38 new), 3 death
Ages 61 to 80 - 35 cases (3 new), 2 death
Ages 81 to 100 - 8 cases (1 new)
Age unknown - 5 cases (2 new)
May 16, 2020 - PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) protesters have converged on the Tyson facility in Center Saturday, May 16, 2020, and a lot of Shelby County residents, although not protesting, appear to be responding by having a cookout and displaying hunting prizes.
The protesters set up by the Center Police Department parking lot, many donning painter coveralls and wearing masks, and their own Grim Reaper was walking around with a scythe. Megaphones were utilized as the protesters chanted and held signs for those driving by to see.
Several Center Police Department units were observing the ongoing protests outside of their department until their completion.
A group of Shelby County residents began grilling hamburgers and hot dogs near the sidewalk in front of the police department as other residents drove by displaying deer skulls with full racks, and one indidual was even dressed as a bear.
Another man drove all the way from Dallas with a series of signs representing many causes he apparently favors.
The entry to the Tyson facility is currently blocked with several trailers preventing access.
The protesters began their event at 10am and disbursed from the area by 2pm
May 13, 2020 - On May 8, 2020, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the Shelbyville 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 our 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 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 May 13, 2020.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Shelbyville WSC Operator, Gayle Warr at 936-591-5502.
May 8, 2020 - Due to a water main break that has occurred in the water system, the Texas Natural Resource Commission has required the system to notify customers to boil their water prior to consumption, 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. This notification applys to customers that were out of water on or off of 417E.
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.
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 the notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, or businesses).
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Gayle Warr at 936-591-5502 or email gaylewarr@icloud.com
This notice was given to customers on Shelbyville Water Supply Corp. ID#2100014, May 8, 2020.
May 12, 2020 - The intersection of Louisiana Street, Cora Street and Crockett Street was the scene of a three-vehicle crash at around 5:30pm May 12, 2020.
According to Center Police Officer Robert Lee, a grey 2013 Ford Focus driven by Benjamin Haley, 22, of Center was eastbound on Crockett Street. Haley failed to yield right of way to a grey 2012 Ford F250 driven by Rodney Cooley, 55, of Center traveling northeast on Cora Street, with three juveniles, when the vehicles collided.
The collision subsequently sent the F250 into the direction of a 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 driven by Johnny Glaze, 52, of Center southwest on Cora Street and causing those vehicles to crash.
No one involved was reported to have received any injury as a result of the crashes.
May 6, 2020 - Texas Governor Gregg Abbott's Strike Force to open Texas has setup a web page with dates businesses can open along with a link to a checklist for the business to reopen.
Businesses listed to open this Friday, May 8th include: Barber Shops, Cosmetology/Hair Salons, Nail Salons and Shops, and Tanning Salons. The checklists also give guidance to customers of all of these opening businesses.
The next way of businesses to open effective May 18th includes Gyms/Exercise Facilities, Manufacturers and Office-Based Employers.
To view the website - https://gov.texas.gov/organization/opentexas.
May 12, 2020 – Attorney General Ken Paxton today warned Texans that scammers have been spotted posing as state agencies to solicit money from hardworking consumers. There are variations of this scam, such as local law enforcement contacting you with a warrant, agencies asking for donations, back taxes or fines, or asking for your personal information to either confirm innocence or receive a payment. Government agencies do not email or call individuals with financial solicitations. Consumers are advised to keep their personal information private and, if contacted by someone claiming to represent a government agency, go to its official website and find a legitimate phone number to confirm.
“All Texans should be aware of unsolicited calls and emails from scammers impersonating leaders in their government. This is a dirty trick fraudsters are using to make a quick buck at the expense of hardworking Texans,” said Attorney General Paxton. “My office has a long history of pursuing fraudsters who attempt to deceive Texans, and we stand ready to assist anyone harmed by these scams and schemes.”
When contacted via phone or email by someone purporting to be from a government agency, practice these steps to beat an imposter scam:
- Do not wire money, confirm financial or personal information, including bank account, credit card, or Social Security numbers.
- Do not pay for a prize. If you enter and win a legitimate sweepstakes, you do not have to pay insurance, taxes, or shipping charges to collect your prize.
- Do not trust a name or phone number. Scammers often use fake names and phone numbers to disguise their identity and area code.
- Put your number on the Texas Do Not Call Registry and the National Do Not Call Registry.
In November 2019, Attorney General Paxton warned Texans of scammers attempting to obtain personal and financial information by falsely claiming to be members of the Office of the Attorney General’s Crime Victim Services Division.
Report suspected fraud to the Texas Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division by calling toll-free 1-800-621-0508 or by filing an online complaint at https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/file-consumer-c....
May 11, 2020 - Hurst Street at the intrance to Walmart was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Monday, May 11, 2020.
According to Center Police Officer Maegan Wright, a black 2010 Ford Focus driven by Jonathan Windham, 37, of Center was leaving the Walmart parking lot entering Hurst Street. At that time a 1999 tan Cadillac sedan driven by Joel Gilliard, 52, of San Augustine was southbound on Hurst Street.
The Ford failed to yield right of way to the Cadillac and entered Hurst street which caused the vehicles to collide and cause major damage.
The Cadillac came to rest in the middle of Hurst Street and the Ford remained in the Walmart driveway exit.
Windham and his passenger Jennifer Windham, 39, and a 17-year-old were not reported injured as a result of the crash, while Gilliard and his passengers Meredith McDowell, 20, Crystal Torgerson, 38, a 14-year-old and a 12-year-old were equally not reported to have received injury.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene to remove them from the roadway.
May 11, 2020 - Shelby County Office of Emergency Management was notified by Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) of new cases bring the total of cumulative confirmed cases of COVID-19 to 154. DSHS also reported 32 cases recovered. Only 2 deaths have been reported to Shelby County local officials by DSHS.
The number of cumulative cases include all confirmed cases, recovered cases, and deaths.
Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages: (New cases since May 7th report)
Cases in each zip code:
Center (75935) - 110 (6 new)
Joaquin (75954) - 6 (1 new)
Shelbyville (75973) - 9
Tenaha (75974) - 16
Timpson (75975) - 13
Ages of Confirmed Cases:
Ages 1 to 20 - 6 cases
Ages 21 to 40 - 45 cases (1 new)
Ages 41 to 60 - 31 cases (2 new), 1 death
Ages 61 to 80 - 32 cases (1 new), 1 death
Ages 81 to 100 - 7 cases (2 new)
Age unknown - 3 cases
May 11, 2020 - Center Police Officers were alerted to a crash incident just before the intersection of Shelbyville Street and Martin Luther King Drive May 8, 2020.
At the scene it appeared a white Kia crossed Shelbyville Street and struck a speed limit sign where it came to a stop.
A group of bystanders were at the scene with Center Police Officers Robert Lee and Brian Wright as they were investigating the crash. EMS personnel arrived at the scene and after consulting with the apparent driver of the vehicle they departed.
Officers then took the man into custody and he was transported from the scene in a Center Police Department patrol vehicle.
According to the Shelby County Jail log Casedrick Goodwin, 44, of Center was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated, misdemeanor B; and possession of a controlled substance, fourth degree felony.
May 9, 2020 - FM 139 near CR 2536 was the scene of a crash incident that resulted in the death of a Center man late Friday, May 8, 2020.
According to information released from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Troopers responded to a one-vehicle crash last night on FM 139, about three tenths of a mile north of County Road 2536. The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 11:15pm, a 2003 Chevrolet SUV driven by Joseph Williams was traveling south on FM 139.
For unknown reasons Williams drove off the roadway to the right and struck a utility pole. After striking the utility pole Williams reportedly exited the vehicle and came into contact with downed power lines due to the crash and was electrocuted.
Williams was pronounced deceased at the scene by a Shelby County Justice of the Peace. No additional information is available at this time.
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