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.

Gonzalez, Kaluza Top Runners at Poultry Festival 5K (Additional Photos Added)

Portions of Center Square Closed for Streetscape Project (Update)

Hurst, Foster Streets Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash

October 4, 2019 - Hurst Street at the intersection of Foster Street was the scene of a two-vehicle crash September 17, 2019.

One vehicle involved came to rest on the southbound side of the roadway while the other vehicle involved traveled across the road and came to rest in a parking lot.

According to Center Police Officer Robert Lee, around 12-noon a black 2018 Chevrolet Traverse driven by Jordan Latrache, 27, attempted to exit the Walmart driveway and travel across Hurst Street to Foster Street.

Former Sheriff's Department Jailer Arrested on Improper Sexual Activity Charge

October 3, 2019 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a former jailer on charges of improper sexual activity with person in custody, state jail felony.

43rd Annual ETPF Now Open; Orsak Cuts Ceremonial Feathers

October 3, 2019 - (Album) - The 43rd Annual East Texas Poultry Festival (ETPF) is clucking and crowing with the event now in full swing! Ceremonies were held Thursday, October 3, 2019, under the Frances Oates tent on the Center square.

Commissioners Give Several Raises to County Employees

October 3, 2019 - The Shelby County Commissioners gave raises to many county employees following an executive session during their meeting held October 2, 2019.

When the meeting returned from executive session, Commissioner Charles Barr stated the outside auditors usually give the county a positive audit and he said that is a reflection on the county judge, some on the commissioners, as well as the County Auditor, and Treasurer.

"But there's a lot of people downstairs and around that do a lot of work and I think it has a lot to do with them as well," said Barr.

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