September 12, 2023 - The filing period for the Precinct Chair Filing starts September 12th and ends December 11th, 2023, to get your name on the 2024 ballot. If you would like more information or wish to pick up an application, you may contact Patsy Handy at 936-657-5018, leave a message or text 936-488-9209.

You may also contact Mr. Richard Lundie at 936-254-4775.

September 11, 2023 - Over the week of September 3rd through 9th the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had 3 calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.

September 7, 2023 - The City of Tenaha approved an ordinance on August 28, 2023 relating to special events: with names of trailride, riding club, ATV ride, block party, DJ 936, DJ 59, In memory of, or any party or gathering of 25 people or more will be gathered will be required to obtain a permit from the City of Tenaha, Texas and security by a licensed Texas Peace Officer must be present.

Click here to read the ordinance.

September 5, 2023 - The Center Police Department is investigating a train versus pedestrian incident which resulted in a fatality and took place Sunday, September 3, 2023.

According to the Center Police Department, at approximately 2:15am, units were dispatched to the intersection of Florence Street and Martin Luther King Drive at the railroad tracks when it was reported an individual had been struck by a train.

September 5, 2023 - Over the week of August 27th through September 2nd the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department (JVFD) responded to 4 calls, all of which occurred on Sunday. Here’s a summary of Sunday’s events.