Composed by Scott Flowers

Joaquin School Board of Trustees Election Results

May 4, 2019 - Results from the Joaquin ISD School Board Trustee election held May 4, 2019.

According to the final results, Jeff Hamilton with a total of 168 votes and Jeff Cater with a total of 156 votes have won the two available positions on the Joaquin ISD School Board.

The following information included the election totals from early voting to Election Day.

State Highway 7 East Scene of Crash in Lone Cedar

May 3, 2019 - State Highway 7 East was the scene of a two-vehicle crash incident in the Lone Cedar area which caused major damage to one vehicle and caused extended traffic delays.

Center Struck by String of Burglaries; Suspects at Large

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Three-Vehicle Collision at Tenaha, Foster Streets

May 2, 2019 - Tenaha and Foster Streets in Center is the scene of a three-vehicle collision as of around 7:40am May 2, 2019.

Two individuals involved in the incident have been transported by ambulance from the incident. As of 8:18 the scene is now clear.

More information will be provided on Shelby County Today as it’s made available.

TxDOT Clears Dirt Off Hwy 7 West After Truck Loses Load

April 29, 2019 - TxDOT cleared dirt from SH 7 west of Center where a truck lost its load due to a tire blowout at around 2:30pm near CR 1145. Both eastbound lanes of traffic were blocked from the spill until 3:12pm.

Truck Ignites on Loop 500

April 26, 2019 - The Center Fire Department was dispatched to a truck fire on Loop 500 at 4:45pm Friday, April 26, 2019.

Driver in FM 699 Crash Arrested for Intoxication Assault

April 25, 2019 - FM 699 was the scene of a major single-vehicle crash Saturday, April 20, 2019, which resulted in injury to a passenger and arrest of the driver.