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Center Fire Department Visits with Area Students for Fire Prevention Week

October 24, 2019 - The Center Fire Department recently visited with students from area schools for Fire Prevention Week.

Thompson Approved as New Extension Agent by Commissioners

Second Annual Fall Festival of Hope Has Great Success

October 22, 2019 - (Album) - The Second Annual Fall Festival of Hope was held Saturday, October 19, 2019 on the Center square.

Joaquin Homecoming Parade, Crowning Photos

October 22, 2019 - Joaquin recently held their Homecoming activities on Friday, October 18, 2019. The parade traveled through the downtown Joaquin area at 4pm and the game against Timpson was at 7pm with the crowning of the Homecoming Queen.

Veronica's Soul Food Restaurant Has Ribbon Cutting Event

October 18, 2019 - The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce and Ambassadors welcomed Veronica's Soul Food Restaurant with a new member ribbon cutting October 18, 2019 at their location of 818 Shelbyville Street in Center.

Constable Investigation into Boat Theft Leads to Arrest

October 17, 2019 - An investigation into the theft of a boat has resulted in the arrest of a Joaquin man.

Johnny Ray Taylor, 23, of Joaquin was arrested on charges of theft (DeSoto Parish), and criminal damage (DeSoto Parish) on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

SH 7 Outside Joaquin Scene of Fatal Crash Incident (Updated)

Update: The Texas Department of Public Safety has released the name of the driver of the van which perished in the fatal crash on Sunday to be Cedric Walker, 53 from Keithville, LA. No additional information is available at this time.

Two Injured in Crash on CR 3140

October 15, 2019 - CR 3140 was the location of a single-vehicle major crash on October 13, 2019.

Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department (JVFD) firemen were just clearing the scene of a crash on State Highway 7 when they were alerted of the crash on CR 3140.

43rd East Texas Poultry Festival Car Show Results

October 12, 2019 - (Album) - A car show was held during the 2019 East Texas Poultry Festival with sponsor for the event being Zach’s Tint Shop.

The following are the results of the show:

Timpson Food For Thought Pantry, Thrift Store Groundbreaking Celebration (Video)

October 11, 2019 - Timpson Food for Thought Pantry and Thrift Store comes closer to becoming a reality as the community celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony Friday, October 11, 2019.

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