March 1, 2023 – The Deep East Texas Council of Governments has filed the required evidence with the Texas Broadband Development Office to challenge the accuracy of the new State Broadband Map. The challenge asserts that 46 census blocks in the 11-county DETCOG Region have significantly slower internet speeds than reported on the initial Texas Broadband Development Map. The state map will be used in determining how state and federal Broadband Internet Funds will be distributed around the state.

February 28, 2023 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved the purchase of a Tahoe for the Constable Precinct 5 office using City of Timpson funds during their meeting held Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

Josh Tipton, Constable Precinct 5, addressed the commissioners about a “donation” from DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jason Richards by way of a Tahoe for the price of $2,000.

February 27, 2023 - The week of February 19th through 25th yielded 5 calls for the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.

February 26, 2023 - Center Police Department officers responded to a crash located on Tenaha Street at the entrance to Taco Bell near the Hurst Street intersection on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

Map of the projected burn area.