April 24, 2018 - The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual BBQ brisket plate fundraiser on Saturday, April 28th. BBQ plates, which include sliced beef, beans, potato salad, bread, and a soft drink, will be served beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the JVFD fire station. Cost per plate is $10. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the same day, there will be a cakewalk on Steve Hughes Drive in front of the station. At 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, immediately before the cakewalk, we will be holding a very special tribute to our nation’s veterans.

January 5, 2018 - The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department responded to 56 emergency calls in 2017. The calls cover a wide variety of situations, ranging from assisting EMS to full blown structure fires. The breakdown is as follows:

May 22, 2017 - Sophomores Michalla Byrd and Hannah Ewing will represent the Joaquin High School Ram Band at the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest in Pflugerville, Texas next weekend.