Tenaha Square Evacuated Due to Gas Line Rupture (Update: 3:48pm)

April 23, 2024 - As of 3:15pm the gas has been shut off and residents businesses have been allowed back in. Gas service to buildings will remain off for several hours until repairs are completed.

SUV, Mini Bike Collide on U.S. 59 in Tenaha

April 20, 2024 - U.S. Highway 59 in Tenaha was the scene of a two-vehicle crash involving an SUV and a mini bike on Friday, April 20, 2024.

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) was first notified of the incident and additional emergency personnel were requested.

Local Marine Business Burglarized, Boat Equipment Stolen

April 19, 2024 - The Center Police Department confirms, Hometown Tackle and Marine was the victim of a burglary that is believed to have taken place during the night of April 9, 2024, and the early morning hours of April 10, 2024.

Items taken include fish finders, depth finders, trolling motors, power poles, and items of that nature from the boats of customers that were being repaired.

There was no evidence recovered that anyone gained entrance to the building during the theft.

Commissioners Discuss Increase to SSWCD; Enter Into Pugmill Sand Contract

April 18, 2024 - The Shelby County Commissioners were presented with a request during their April 10, 2024 meeting for an increase to Shelby County’s yearly contribution to the Shelby Soil and Water Conservation District (SSWCD) #449 from $7,000 to $9,000 or $10,000.

Terry Allen, Vice-Chairman of the SSWCD board, submitted a request by letter and Judge Harbison offered the court the opportunity to hear directly from the SSWCD at a future meeting. Commissioner Bellmyer said he would like SSWCD to attend court to provide a presentation on the duties they perform.

Sheriff Locates Missing 16-year-old (Updated - 10:23a)

April 18, 2024 - (Update): 10:23am - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department has stated Jordan Dicks was located and is safe.

SH 7 West Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash

April 17, 2024 - State Highway 7 West was the scene of a single-vehicle crash where the vehicle involved traveled down an embankment Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

Bow Fishing Pair Catch 6-foot Alligator Gar

Water Receding in Joaquin Area

April 15, 2024 - Flooding in the Joaquin area continues to be a struggle for residents and emergency personnel with areas like Sand Isle being under water Monday, April 15, 2024.

Report Flood Damage Using iSTAT Through TDEM

April 13, 2024 - Following the flooding, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is encouraging those who may have damage to utilize the TDEM Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) to submit damages incurred by your Residence or Business property.

Click here and then choose “April 8 – Ongoing Severe Weather Event” link to follow the self-explanatory prompts for reporting.

Joaquin Receives Influx of Emergency Support

April 12, 2024 - Emergency personnel and local government representatives are constantly preparing for the coming flood. The rise in water level the community is already contending with is a potential danger for anyone Friday, April 12, 2024, as the National Weather Service currently records the Sabine River water level in Logansport to be 32.94 ft as of 4:59pm.

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