Part of CR 1168 to Close Wednesday (Updated)

May 31, 2023 - The construction work on CR 1168 is ongoing and is expected to continue through tonight and tomorrow.

Joaquin VFD Report Has Six Calls for May 21-27 Week

May 30, 2023 - The week of May 21st through 27th was an eventful one for the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department with 6 separate calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.

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:

Commissioner Bellmyer Updates on Pct. 4 Roadways After Storm (Update May 25)

May 25, 2023 - Commissioner Tom Bellmyer announces County Road 4333 is now open for traffic. The culvert on CR 4333 that was washed out on April 26, 2023, during storm conditions has now been replaced with a bridge.

County Road 4333 is now open to all normal local traffic.

CR 3189 Bridge Project Completed; Roadway Back Open

Newly Elected Timpson City Council Members Sworn-in

Pictured are (from left): Mayor Debra Smith; Tiffanny Collins, former councilwoman; and Teri Alexander, councilwoman.

May 23, 2023 - A swearing-in ceremony for newly elected Timpson City Council members was held Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

City of Joaquin Swears In New Mayor, Council

From left: Jessie Griffith, Steve Cockrell, Quinton Sam Watts, Barbara Pridgen, Cathy Atkinson, and Mike Cummings, Jr.

May 23, 2023 - The City of Joaquin’s new council and mayor were sworn into office during the Tuesday, May 16, 2023 meeting.

Nacogdoches Man Sentenced to 12 Years on Drug Trafficking Violations

May 23, 2023 - A Nacogdoches man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today.

Brandon Spears, 38, pleaded guilty on April 20, 2022, to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 144 months in federal prison today by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone.

Joaquin VFD Reports 5 Calls Include 3 Medical, 2 Fire

Saturday, May 20th house fire

May 22, 2023 - The week of May 14th through 20th yielded 5 calls for the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.

Constables Assist DeSoto in Search for Missing Woman (Found)

Update 2:02pm: Brooke Timmons has been located safe in DeSoto Parish per Constable Roy Cheatwood.

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