Joaquin VFD Report Includes 6 Calls for Week of Nov. 6-12

November 14, 2022 - The week of November 6th through 12th was a busy one for the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department with 6 total outings. Here’s a summary of the weeks events.

The calls began Sunday night with a person in need of medical attention in the lobby of the Executive Inn and Suites on the Haslam strip. The JVFD EMR team responded to monitor the patients vitals until Allegiance EMS could arrive for transport.

Commissioners Hear Report from Jail Administrator

November 8, 2022 - Sheriff Kevin Windham and Don Moore, Jail Administrator, provided an update to the commissioners on the current population of the Shelby County Jail during their October 26, 2022, meeting.

At the previous weeks meeting of the Commissioners' Court Roscoe McSwain, Commissioner Precinct 1, had made a point of directing the other commissioners to pay attention to the overtime pay being made to some jailers.

2022 November 8th General, Cities, School Election Results

November 8, 2022 - The unofficial November 8th General Election, Center ISD School Board election, City of Center election, and City of Joaquin election results below. All boxes are in and voting percentages have been added to the numbers. Below results are Shelby County votes only. For statewide election results for the General Election, click here for the Texas Secretary of State's Texas Election Results.

Early numbers include absentee-mail and early voting.

Election Day! November 8th General Election Notice (Polls Close 7pm)

Notice of General Election
(A viso de elección general)

To the registered voters of the County of Shelby, Texas:
(A los votantes registrados del Condado de Shelby, Texas):

City of Tenaha Rescinds Burn Ban

November 8, 2022 - Mayor O'Neal Jones, Jr. has lifted the burn ban for the City of Tenaha effective November 2, 2022 at 10am.

October 25, 2022 - The City of Tenaha has issued a declaration of disaster and order prohibiting outdoor burning. The declaration and order read as follows: (Click here for original)

November 8th General Election Sample Ballot; City, School Elections

October 24, 2022 - The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 along with several city and school elections.

Early voting runs Monday, October 24th and ends Friday, November 4th at the Center Community House, 423 San Augustine Street, Center, Texas 75935.

Joaquin VFD Responds to Three Calls Last Week

November 7, 2022 - Over the week of October 30 through November 5th the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department responded to 3 separate pages. Here’s a summary of the weeks events.

Law Enforcement Officials Drain Pond South of Shelbyville

November 6, 2022 - A pond at the intersection of State Highway 87 South and FM 139 south of Shelbyville was the focus of law enforcement officials Friday, November 4, 2022, as they were assisted by Rig Tools in draining the pond.

U.S. 96 Near CR 4350 Scene of Major Two-Vehicle Crash

November 5, 2022 - U.S. Highway 96 near CR 4350 was the scene of a major two-vehicle crash November 3, 2022.

Center, Joaquin Volunteer Fire Departments Warns of Scam

November 4, 2022 - Center and Joaquin Volunteer Firemen have received reports of a involving text messaging scam.

The scam offers $10 off for a Center Volunteer Fire Department hoody and likewise in Joaquin. The text provides a website for the recipient to follow.

Recipients are advised not to click this website, and the fire departments want all recipients to be aware this is in no way associated with them.

Residents in other areas should be cautious and reach out to your local fire department if you receive similar offers.

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