U.S. Highway 84 Outside Joaquin Scene of Truck Tractor Crash

June 3, 2023 - U.S. Highway 84 was the location of a major truck tractor collision Friday, June 2, 2023, just outside of Joaquin in front of Crystal Lake.

Joaquin Mayor Thanks Those Who Facilitate Cleanup Effort

June 3, 2023 - Jessie Griffith, Joaquin Mayor, thanks those who have helped in the cleanup efforts due to the theft of diesel which took place Thursday, June 1, 2023, on East Saddle Street.

Criminal Case Outcomes Leave Families Dissatisfied

June 1, 2023 - Two tragic deaths which have occurred in the Shelby County area over the past couple years have reached resolutions in their cases involving the accused, and families left behind in both situations are not happy with the outcomes.

The first incident, which took place in February 2020, involved the death of Angel De La Rosa, who was 16 at the time, at the hands of Heston Avery, who was then 17, through the discharge of a shotgun.

Avery was initially charged with criminally negligent homicide, state jail felony.

Center High School Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony

May 29, 2023 - (Photo Album) - Center High School held its graduation ceremony on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Roughrider Stadium.

Texas House Impeaches Attorney General

May 28, 2023 - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been impeached by the Texas House regarding 20 charges of impeachment presented by a bi-partisan investigative committee.

The action was taken with a 121-23 vote for impeachment of The Texas Attorney General.

Read more about the circumstance involved in the impeachment on the Texas Tribune at the following links:

Timpson Lodge Presents Students with Scholarships; Recognizes Teacher, Community Member

May 26, 2023 - Timpson Masonic Lodge #437 presented three Timpson ISD Seniors with scholarships during a ceremony held at the lodge Saturday, May 20, 2023.