May 2, 2025 - The Shelby County Historic Courthouse on the downtown square is closed today, May 2, 2025 due to the weather forecast. The DRT docents will be back available to give tours next week on Thursday, May 15. The Historic Courthouse is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 1pm until 4pm. For more information, visit online 1885courthouse.com.

April 22, 2025 - Early voting ends today, April 29, 2025 for local May 3rd Elections for Cities and Schools across the county. Ballot information is as follows:

City of Joaquin

Mayor - Jessie Griffith

Council Member (Vote for None, One, or Two)
Mike Stephens
Doug Shook
Tanya Pridgen Wilkerson

Special Election Council Member - Unexpired Term (Vote for None or One)
Rodney A. Mathews
Kim Griffin

Joaquin ISD

April 25, 2025 - Amid rampant speculation by the community on Social Media regarding a search performed yesterday, April 24, 2025 on the property of Shelby County Constable Precinct 4 Josh Tipton, the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed some basic information.

There is an investigation by the Texas Rangers in conjunction with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department which did include a dive team performing a search on the property of Constable Tipton.

April 17, 2025 - The Shelby County Courthouse and County Clerk's office closed early today, April 17 due to a power outage and no internet. The courthouse will be closed for Good Friday and will reopen on Monday, April 21, 2025. Have a safe and Happy Easter.

April 8, 2025 - Holiday Nursing & Rehabilitation celebrated their 4-Star CMS nursing facility rating with the community, the chamber, and its team members during on Open House hosted March 27th.