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Effective September 7, 2018 the water on Denning Rural WSC no longer requires boiling.
September 5, 2018 - Due to a break in the line, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the Denning Rural Water System PWS #2030004 to notify customers FM 1196 as well as West of FM 354 to boil their water prior to consumption (eg., 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Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.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 the 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 Denning Rural Water System at 220 W. Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas, 75972 or call 936-288-0489 or Charles Sharp at 936-201-5001.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) can also be reached at 512-239-4691.
September 8, 2018 - U.S. 59 south of Tenaha was the scene of a major crash involving two 18-wheelers early Saturday, September 8, 2018, 1:30am which resulted in one driver's death. The truck-tractors collided head-on and came to rest in the middle of the highway just inside the Tenaha city limit. One of the trucks ignited in flames following the collision.
Emergency personnel from Tenaha Volunteer Fire Department, and Woods Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the scene and the assistance of Timpson Volunteer Fire Department was requested for the use of their Jaws of Life.
According to a press release issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety, a 2017 Peterbilt truck-tractor semi-trailer driven by David Forehand, 57, from El Lago, TX. was traveling south on US 59. The Peterbilt reportedly swerved to the left to avoid a tree that had fallen into the roadway and drove into the northbound lanes and struck a 2002 Sterling truck-tractor semi-trailer head-on that was driven by Joseph Cargal, 68, from Conroe, TX. The Sterling truck-tractor semi-trailer then caught fire.
Cargal was pronounced deceased at the scene by Jackie Kirkwood, Shelby County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4.
Forehand was transported to a Nacogdoches hospital and later transported to a Tyler hospital for treatment.
Texas Department of Public Safety State Troopers are currenlty investigating the crash. Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies were on scene to assist in redirecting traffic from the roadway in conjunction with firemen and TxDOT.
Investigators and first responders continue to work to clear the scene. Motorists are urged to use caution in this area.
September 8, 2018 - US 59 Closure: Clean up could continue until mid-day on US 59 just south of Tenaha after an early morning crash. All lanes remain closed. Detours are in place. Expect some delays.
September 5, 2018 - Following long involved discussions over the receipt of a donated Crown Victoria to the Precinct 3 Constable office, the Shelby County Commissioners approved the donation.
According to Roy Cheatwood, Constable Precinct 3, Kyle Allen - owner of Joaquin Quick Stop, offered help to Cheatwood and his office. In response, Cheatwood stated he would like to have a car donated to the office for use in the school zone to slow traffic in the morning.
Allen presented Cheatwood with the vehicle which had been in Timpson.
A motion carried to accept the vehicle, approve $450 for work already done to the vehicle, $400 liability insurance yearly for the vehicle and for an interlocal agreement with City of Joaquin to furnish the fuel.
All commissioners voted for the acceptance with the exception of the abstention of Bradley Allen, Commissioner Precinct 4, whose son made the donation.
The commissioners considered the possibility of a reserve deputy to work with Constable Cheatwood; however, the item was tabled. The motion to table required getting any liability insurance issues worked out and what it would cost to change the county insurance policy to cover reserve officers.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:21am.
Agenda items approved during the meeting include:
1. Pay weekly expenses.
2. Pay current payroll.
3. Take action on current burn ban.
4. Donation of a 2008 Crown Vic to Constable Pct 3 from Kyle Allen.
5. Accept the vehicle, approve $450 for work already done to the vehicle, $400 liability insurance yearly for the vehicle and for an interlocal agreement with City of Joaquin to furnish the fuel.
6. Discuss and possibly approve a deputy constable position for Constable Precinct 3.
7. Adjourn.
Agenda items tabled during the meeting:
1. Deputy constable position for Constable Precinct 3. Work out any liability insurance issues and find out what it would cost to change the county insurance policy to cover reserve officers.
September 12, 2018 - The Commissioners’ Court removed the burn ban during their September 12th meeting.
September 5, 2018 - During the Shelby County Commissioners Court, the Court voted to keep the Burn Ban another week. Additional Commissioners Court details coming soon.
September 5, 2018 - A special called meeting of the Board of Trustees of Center Independent School District (CISD) was held on Friday, August 31, 2018 beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Center Independent School District Administrative Office Building located at 107 Private Road 605 in Center, Texas 75935.
1. Call Meeting to Order and Establish a Quorum - Matthew Mettauer called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. and declared a quorum. Present was Greg Hubbard; John Henry Holloway; Daphne LaRock; Casey Lout; Matthew Mettauer; Betty McDaniel, Director of Finance and James Hockenberry, Superintendent. Absent was Allison Johnson and Brett Scarber. Visitors were Danny Berry, Berry and Clay Construction; David Golden, McKinley Golden Architects and Teresa Richard, Director of Instruction and Response to Intervention.
2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance - John Henry Holloway led the invocation and Greg Hubbard led the Pledges of Allegiance.
3. Consider Approval of Amendments to the 2017-2018 Budget - A motion was made by John Henry Holloway, seconded by Greg Hubbard to amend the 2017-2018 budget for balancing, closing and readying for the annual audit. The amendments were: TRS on behalf of payments, August accruals, Operating, Construction, Cafeteria, Debt Service and Student Activity accounts. The motion carried 5-0.
4. Public Hearing on the Adoption of the 2018-2019 Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate - A public hearing was held on the adoption of the 2018-2019 proposed budget and proposed tax rate.
5. Consider Adoption of the 2018-2019 Budget - John Henry Holloway moved that the Board adopt for the 2018-2019 school year the following budgets: the Maintenance and Operation (M&O) budget of $22,595,376, the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program budget of $1,461,229; the Interest and Sinking (I&S) budget of $2,158,242; the QSCN budget $467,000 and the Construction Fund budget of $12,000,000. The motion was seconded by Casey Lout. The motion carried 5-0.
6. Consider Adoption of the 2018-2019 Tax Rate - John Henry Holloway moved that the Board adopt for the 2018-2019 school year the following tax rates: the Maintenance and Operation (M&O) tax rate of $1.1700 and the Interest and Sinking (I&S) tax rate of $0.2438 for a total tax rate of $1.4138. The motion was seconded by Daphne LaRock. The motion carried 5-0.
7. Consideration to Award Proposal for Package A of the Bond Program, the Construction of CES Parking Lot and Driveway Expansion Project - A motion was made by John Henry Holloway, seconded by Greg Hubbard to approve the proposal for Package A of the Bond Program; the Construction of CES Parking Lot and Driveway Expansion Project for the base bid of $494,280 and Alternate #2 Tower Canopy for a guaranteed maximum amount of $645,006. The Package A Proposal Cost with the Alternate came in well under the planning budget and cost estimate for this package of the Bond program. The motion carried 5-0.
8. Consideration to Approve Waivers for the 2018-2019 School Year - A motion was made by Casey Lout, seconded by Daphne LaRock to approve the following waivers for the 2018-2019 school year: Modified Schedule/State Assessment Testing Days, Timeline for Accelerated Instruction and Teacher Data Portal of the Texas Assessment Management System. The motion carried 5-0.
9. Consideration to Change the September 13th Regular Monthly Meeting - The regular meeting of the Board will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at noon at Center Middle School.
10. Adjournment - A motion was made by Casey Lout, seconded by Greg Hubbard to adjourn the meeting at 12:36 p.m. The motion carried 5-0.
September 4, 2018 - Timpson has once again been reported to have experienced an earthquake Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 10:06am.
According to the United States Geological Survey, an M 3.2 earthquake occurred 7km northwest of Timpson, Texas at a depth of 5.0 km.
Timpson was the location of a 4.8 magnitude earthquake May 17, 2012 and several other similar earthquakes after that time.
Related articles:
Timpson Citizens Share Earthquake Woes with Railroad Commission Representatives
Shelby County Residents Voice Concerns Over Earthquakes on Horizon
Letter from Commissioner Christian Regarding the Earthquakes in Timpson
September 4, 2018 - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers investigated a one-vehicle crash on State Highway 7 yesterday morning that reportedly occurred the previous night, about one half mile east of County Road 1211.
The preliminary investigation indicates at approximately 10:30 p.m., on September 2, a 2008 Pontiac passenger car was traveling east. For reasons not yet determined by Troopers, the driver drove across the westbound lanes and struck a tree. The crash was not discovered until approximately 8:30 a.m., on September 3.
The driver is identified as 17-year-old Emily Hernandez-Garcia from Center. Hernandez-Garcia was pronounced deceased at the scene by a Shelby County Justice of the Peace.
This crash remains under investigation. No additional information is available at this time.
September 4, 2018 Alto, Texas – Caddo Mounds State Historic Site invites the public to participate in a day program learning about the ancient hunting and throwing device known as the atlatl. The program will be offered at 1:00 P.M. Activities will include instruction on the development of hunting tools, different atlatl styles, and throwing techniques. There will be an opportunity for participants to practice throwing darts at a target using the atlatl. This program is part of a primitive technologies series being offered at the site.
The program is free, but regular site admission applies.
- Who: Neal. Stilley (Archeological Steward for the Texas Historical Commission & Texas Master Naturalist)
- What: Primitive Technologies Series: The Atlatl (Age Limit is seven and older, Ample parking provided)
- When: Saturday, September 8, 2018 with 1pm Instruction Time
- Where: Caddo Mounds SHS, 1649 State Hwy 21 west, Alto, Texas. The site is located 6 miles west of Alto, and approximately 30 minutes from Lufkin, Nacogdoches, Jacksonville and Crockett, Texas. Call 936-858-3218 for directions or additional information.
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site, a Texas Historical Commission property, is the remains of a large village and ceremonial center built by a group of Caddo Indians known as the Hasinai more than 1,200 years ago on the prairie overlooking the Neches River. Located along the historic El Camino Real de los Tejas, the site presents the culture and customs of the Caddo people through intriguing exhibits, displays and the preserved burial and ceremonial mounds. For more information visit www.visitcaddomounds.com.
September 3, 2018 - Weather statistics for August 2018 are prepared and submitted by Ann Forbes, U.S. Weather Service Observer.
Highest Temp was 99 degrees recorded on 5 days
Highest Temp on Record was 110 degrees on 8-18-1951 and 4 days in 2011
Lowest Temp was 64 degrees on 8-03-2018
Lowest Temp on Record was 52 degre es on 8-31-1986
Rainfall Recorded was 4.81 inches
Average Monthly Rainfall is 3.52 inches
Above Average by 1.29 inches
Highest Recorded for This Month was 15.10 inches in 1997
Lowest Recorded for This Month was 0.00 inches in 1951
Yearly Rainfall through August is 37.22 inches
Average Rainfall through August 34.76 inches
Above Average by 2.46 inches
0 Triple Digit Days in August - 5 days Recorded with 99 degrees
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