May 29, 2019 Longview - Hana Bonner was named to the Spring 2019 Dean's List at LeTourneau University. The Dean's List recognizes students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.99 for the semester.

Hana Bonner is a 2017 graduate of Joaquin ISD and is majoring in Kinesiology.

LeTourneau University President Dr. Dale A. Lunsford said being named to the Dean's List is a significant academic achievement and honor.

May 21, 2019 - (Album) - The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped make our 2019 Spring Fundraiser a success.

May 20, 2019 - East Texas Communities Foundation (ETCF) awarded $241,050 in scholarships to high school and college students from East Texas for the 2019-20 school years. Recipients were honored at a reception at The Tyler Civic Theater on Monday, May 20th. Scholarship amounts range from $450-$5,000 per student originating from 68 different scholarship funds at ETCF.

May 20, 2019 - I'll tell you what!!! The Piney Woods Photographic Society (PWPS) members that submitted photographs to the Challenge really showed off!!!! So many different pics and techniques were demonstrated in this month's Challenge - "Flowers." Really expanding your horizons here!

ALL of the 27 submitted photographs are 1st Place material, unfortunately voting only allows for the 3 most favorite; or in this case 5! I myself was really impressed with the number of unique style of photographs shown here. "Wonderful pics people!!!"