FM 415 Shut Down at CR 4123, CR 4129

February 13, 2023 - FM 415 is now shut down completely between CR 4123 and CR 4129!

Timpson VFD is on the scene of a rollover on FM 415. Please use caution and look out for first responders because the road is down to one lane and will be for a while!

Joaquin VFD Reports 2 Medical Calls for the Week of Feb. 5-11

February 13, 2023 - Over the week of February 5th through 11th the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had just 2 calls, with both coming in on Wednesday. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.

Wednesday morning at 7:51am the JVFD was called to assist with a potential DOA on the Doogieville Loop. It was quickly discovered that this was the scene of a crime and a investigation was opened by law enforcement. At this point there was not much that the JVFD could do and they were cleared from the scene. The suspect was brought into custody later in the evening.

Center City Council Regular Meeting Agenda, Feb. 13

February 10, 2023 - The Center City Council will meet in Regular Session on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 5pm in Council Room at Center City Hall. The following items are on the agenda for appropriate action:

I. Welcome Guests and Visitors.

II. Public Hearing
A. Zoning Application 2023-1 -- Specific Use Permit at 637 Railroad Ave

III. Approval of Minutes
A. Regular meeting on January 9, 2023

Sheriff Reports Additional Details on Arrest of Joaquin Murder Suspect

February 9, 2023 - Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the arrest of Carlos Caporali Manuels, 32, of Joaquin.

WSCVFD Reports of Three Recent Vehicle, Grass Fire Calls

February 9, 2023 - West Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department (WSCVFD) had three calls lately outside of those worked with Center Fire Department.

There was a crash on Highway 7 on the downhill side of Mcswain Hill January 28 at 7:30pm where a dead tree fell across the road and a gray GMC collided with the tree. There were no injuries but the truck was towed away.

WSCVFD provided traffic control for a vehicle stuck in the ditch on Highway 7 February 2 near Aiken after one of the many rain storms we’ve had recently.

Sheriff's Department, Area Law Enforcement Investigate Death of Joaquin Woman (Suspect in Custody)

Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham and DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson are seen conferring with Investigator David Haley and Investigator Aaron Jones.

Choice Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

February 8, 2023 - On February 1, 2023, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Choice public water system, 2100005 to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, a broken main on highway 96 north of 417, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Center ISD to Resume Normal Schedule Wednesday

February 7, 2023 - Center ISD will resume its normal schedule on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

February 6, 2023 - Center ISD has begun disinfecting all buildings and buses. This is an extensive process and will take two days. Once the process has begun, no adults or students will be allowed inside any building or bus until it is safe to re-enter.

Angelina-Sabine National Forest, Bannister West Rx Prescribed Burn

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Joaquin VFD EMR Team Stays Active During Final Week of Jan., Into Feb.

February 6, 2023 - The week of January 29th through February 4th yielded another four calls for the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.

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