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June 23, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reports as of 8:00am on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, TxDSHS has reported 5 new cases for a total of 257 cumulative cases of COVID-19. DSHS also reports 123 total recoveries and 122 active cases.
The death count remains at 8, however, TxDSHS does show 9 deaths on their COVID-19 dashboard for Shelby County.
DSHS also reports of the 257 cumulative cases, 34 of those cases are "lost to follow" which means DSHS has not been able to contact them to follow up on their recovery.
Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages:
Cases in each zip code:
Center (75935) - 186 (5 New)
Joaquin (75954) - 10
Shelbyville (75973) - 17
Tenaha (75974) - 25
Timpson (75975) - 19
Ages of Confirmed Cases:
Ages 1 to 20: 17 cases
Ages 21 to 40: 82 cases
Ages 41 to 60: 84 cases, 4 death
Ages 61 to 80: 46 cases (1 New), 3 death
Ages 81 to 100: 23 cases (4 New), 1 death
Age unknown: 5 cases
June 22, 2020 (Update) - Shelby County Outreach Ministries is glad to announce that we were not exposed to COVID-19 and feel it is safe to resume operations. Helping Hands will be open on Wednesdays from 10-2 and on Fridays from 10-2 in order to distribute emergency food boxes. We will continue to serve clients through Drive-Thru only. Please stay inside your vehicle with your windows rolled up. Have your ID available to show through the window. Senior Citizens will continue to be served through frozen meals and phone calls. We appreciate your understanding while we strive to take care of those in need in our community. For questions or concerns please call 936-598-4990.
June 19, 2020 - Due to the possible exposure of employees to the COVID-19 virus, we believe it is in the best interest of our staff and clients to shut down operations of Shelby County Outreach Ministries for 14 days to prevent further exposure.
We will have all facilities and equipment cleaned and sanitized before opening back up to the public.
Thank you for your patience during this time. But we must keep everyone as safe as possible. So, at this time all programs will be shut down from today, June 19, 2020 to reopen on July 6, 2020.
June 22, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reports as of 9:00am on Monday, June 22, 2020, TxDSHS has reported 15 new cases for a total of 252 cumulative cases of COVID-19. DSHS also reports 123 total recoveries and 122 active cases. The death count remains at 8.
DSHS also reports of the 252 cumulative cases, 34 of those cases are "lost to follow" which means DSHS has not been able to contact them to follow up on their recovery.
Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages:
Cases in each zip code:
Center (75935) - 181 (10 New)
Joaquin (75954) - 10
Shelbyville (75973) - 17 (2 New)
Tenaha (75974) - 25 (2 New)
Timpson (75975) - 19 (1 New)
Ages of Confirmed Cases:
Ages 1 to 20: 17 cases (1 New)
Ages 21 to 40: 82 cases (6 New)
Ages 41 to 60: 84 cases (5 New), 4 death
Ages 61 to 80: 45 cases (2 New), 3 death
Ages 81 to 100: 19 cases (1 New), 1 death
Age unknown: 5 cases
June 21, 2020 – DeSkyhen Crockett, a 2020 Center High School graduate perished in a two-vehicle crash Saturday night, June 20, 2020.
According to a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) press release, a DPS trooper responded to a two-vehicle crash last night on SH 7 at FM 2713.
The preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 10:15 p.m., a 2002 Ford pickup disregarded the stop sign on FM 2713 and drove into the path of a 2016 Toyota pickup that was eastbound on SH 7.
The driver of the Ford is identified as 19-year-old Datravis Duncan from Tenaha. Duncan was transported to Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital for treatment. A passenger with Duncan is identified as 19-year-old DeSkyhen Crockett from Center. Crockett was pronounced deceased at the scene by a Nacogdoches County Justice of the Peace.
The driver of the Toyota is identified as 26-year-old Timothy Quinn from Nacogdoches. Quinn was also transported to Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital for possible treatment.
This crash remains under investigation. No additional information is available at this time.
June 19, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reports as of 9:00am on Friday, June 19, 2020, TxDSHS has reported 3 new cases for a total of 237 cumulative cases of COVID-19. DSHS also reports 5 new recoveries for 118 total recoveries and 106 active cases. The death count remains at 8.
DSHS also reports of the 237 cumulative cases, 34 of those cases are "lost to follow" which means DSHS has not been able to contact them to follow up on their recovery.
Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages:
Cases in each zip code:
Center (75935) - 171 (1 New)
Joaquin (75954) - 10 (1 New)
Shelbyville (75973) - 15
Tenaha (75974) - 23
Timpson (75975) - 18 (1 New)
Ages of Confirmed Cases:
Ages 1 to 20: 16 cases (2 New)
Ages 21 to 40: 76 cases (1 New)
Ages 41 to 60: 79 cases, 4 death
Ages 61 to 80: 43 cases, 3 death
Ages 81 to 100: 18 cases, 1 death
Age unknown: 5 cases
June 18, 2020 - An 18-wheeler is blocking a portion of Southview Circle in Center Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 8:15pm.
Law enforcement officers with Center Police Department and Texas DPS are on scene to divert traffic until the location is clear.
Drivers should use caution approaching this intersection until the 18-wheeler is no longer there.
June 18, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reports as of 9:00am on Thursday, June 18, 2020, TxDSHS has reported 4 new cases for a total of 234 cumulative cases of COVID-19. DSHS also reports 118 total recoveries, 8 deaths, and 108 active cases.
DSHS also reports of the 234 cumulative cases, 34 of those cases are "lost to follow" which means DSHS has not been able to contact them to follow up on their recovery.
Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages:
Cases in each zip code:
Center (75935) - 170 (4 New)
Joaquin (75954) - 9
Shelbyville (75973) - 15
Tenaha (75974) - 23
Timpson (75975) - 17
Ages of Confirmed Cases:
Ages 1 to 20: 14 cases
Ages 21 to 40: 75 cases (1 New)
Ages 41 to 60: 79 cases, 4 death
Ages 61 to 80: 43 cases (2 New), 3 death
Ages 81 to 100: 18 cases (1 New), 1 death
Age unknown: 5 cases
June 17, 2020 - On June 14, 2020, 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 06/17/2020.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Vince Di Verdi at 936-591-1205.
June 14, 2020 - 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 6/14/2020 on HWY 96 North of FM 417( 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
June 17, 2020 - The Shelby County Emergency Management office reports as of 8:40am on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, TxDSHS has reported 0 new case and the total remains at 230 cumulative cases of COVID-19. DSHS also reports 7 recoveries for a total of 118 recoveries, 8 deaths, and 104 active cases.
DSHS also reports of the 230 cumulative cases, 34 of those cases are "lost to follow" which means DSHS has not been able to contact them to follow up on their recovery.
Breakdown of cumulative cases by zip code and ages:
Cases in each zip code:
Center (75935) - 166
Joaquin (75954) - 9
Shelbyville (75973) - 15
Tenaha (75974) - 23
Timpson (75975) - 17
Ages of Confirmed Cases:
Ages 1 to 20: 14 cases
Ages 21 to 40: 74 cases
Ages 41 to 60: 79 cases, 4 death
Ages 61 to 80: 41 cases, 3 death
Ages 81 to 100: 17 cases, 1 death
Age unknown: 5 cases
June 16, 2020 - State Highway 7 (SH7) East was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Friday, June 12, 2020.
When Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrived at the scene of the incident both vehicles involved were on the eastbound side of the roadway.
According to Texas DPS Trooper Keith Jones, at 1:38pm a brown GMC Canyon SLE driven by James Howard Gibson, 47, of Logansport with passenger Archie Rachal Jr., 29, was westbound on SH7 East near the Center Municipal Airport when he attempted to make a u-turn from the right lane shoulder.
As the GMC made the left maneuver it was struck by a blue 2008 Toyota Yarris driven by Wipha Phimchan LeBlanc, 51, of Joaquin. The truck came to a stop on the eastbound shoulder and the Yarris traveled further where it came to a stop on the barrow ditch.
No injuries were reported resulting from the crash.
Gibson was issued a citation for turn when unsafe and LeBlanc was issued a citation for violation of license operator front seat age 21 years or older.
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