DPS Investigates Two-vehicle Crash in Tenaha

Joaquin VFD Report for Week of Dec. 4-10 Includes 6 Medical Calls

December 12, 2022 - The week of December 4th through 10th was an active one for the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department with 6 medical calls. Here’s a summary of the weeks events.

Starting with Sunday, there was a call regarding a male with swollen legs causing pain on County Road 3590. The JVFD EMR team responded to check out the patient and assist Allegiance EMS.

Denning Rural Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

The water on Denning Rural WSC no longer requires boiling.

December 9, 2022 - On December 6, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Denning Rural Water Supply, #2030004, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

FM 1645 Near CR 1490 Scene of Single-Vehicle Crash

December 8, 2022 - FM 1645 near CR 1490 was the scene of a single-vicicle crash where the truck involved flipped end over end at least once.

SA Sheriff Reports Arrest of Crossbow Murder Suspect

December 7, 2022 - The San Augustine County Sheriff's Department has issued a press release regarding a crossbow shooting incident in San Augustine County which resulted in the death of Bryan Blue.

Timpson Man Victim of Shooting in Rusk County

December 6, 2022 - A Timpson man was the victim of a gunshot wound and was found in a vehicle in Nacogdoches and later died at a hospital.

Authorities have a suspect in custody and have charged David Lawrence Davis, II, 33, of Garrison with the murder of David Nathan Lewis, Jr., 43, of Timpson in Rusk County.

Center Weather Stats for November 2022

December 6, 2022 - The month of November 2022 had 10 days of rain for a total rain fall of 6.05 inches.

The weather data for Center, Texas during the past month is as follows:

Hottest temperature - 84.2 on November 7
Lowest temperature - 29.7 on November 13
Total rain fall for the month - 6.05 inches
Number of days with rain - 10 days

Joaquin VFD Activity Report; Annual Awards Given

December 4, 2022 - The week of November 27th through December 3rd was a jam-packed one for the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department with 7 separate call-outs and the annual JVFD Christmas Banquet. Here's a summary of the week's events.

Starting off with Monday morning, there was a call regarding a man suffering from a weak pacemaker on County Road 3620. A few minutes after receiving the page the JVFD was told to cancel their response.

City of Joaquin Rescinds Boil Water Notice

November 2, 2022 - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Joaquin public water system, 2100010, to issue a Boil Water Notice on December 1, 2022, to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Sheriff Seeking Assistance in Identifying Suspect

December 2, 2022 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying the suspects involved in two separate criminal mischief incidents that occurred on Friday, November 25, 2022, in the area of County Road 4688 and FM 947. Both incidents involved a rock being thrown at the residences, causing damage to windows.

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