Boil Water Notice for Joaquin Public Water Systems

December 12, 2025 - Boil Water Notice for Joaquin Public Water Systems

Effecting the West Side of Joaquin

To all customers on the west side of town needs to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions).

SC Courthouse, County Offices Closed for Christmas Luncheon

December 12, 2025 - The Shelby County Courthouse and County offices will be closed from 12pm – 1:30pm today, Friday December 12th so that all County employees can attend our annual employee Christmas luncheon.

The Courthouse and County offices will reopen at approximately 1:30 and remain open until 4:30 pm for regular business.

Thank you for understanding.

Commissioners Discuss Need for Funeral Home Policy, Utility Issues

December 11, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners covered several utility maintenance issues during their December 3, 2025 meeting, as well as discussing the need for a funeral home transport policy.

Mt. Gillion Community Scene of Two-Vehicle Crash Incident

December 11, 2025 - State Highway 87 North near County Road 1462 in the Mt. Gillion Community was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025.

Portion of CR 3801 Closed for Repair

December 11, 2025 - Stevie Smith, Commissioner Precinct 3, announces that CR 3801 half a mile from U.S. Highway 84 is closed for repair Thursday, December 11, 2025.

This section of roadway will remain closed until repairs are made to both a water line and the road itself.

Candidate Filings for March 2026 Primary Ballot

December 10, 2025 - The deadline to file to be listed on the March 2026 Primary Ballot has passed. The only race to have Democratic and Republican candidates was the Commissioner Precinct 4 position which means the race will not be decided until the November 2026 General Election. Also, in the Justice of the Peace Pct. 4 race, Richard Lundie filed an intent to run in the November 2026 General Election as an indepentent. Lundie will have to follow through with additional requirements including a supporting nominating petition before he will be listed on the November ballot.

Commissioners Update County Sick Leave Policy; JP's to Move Toward Credit Card Payments

December 10, 2025 - The Shelby County Commissioners updated the sick leave policy, shortening the employment time before an employee can participate in the sick leave pool Wednesday November 26, 2025.

The sick leave policy originally required someone be employed continuously for 12 months before being eligible for participation in the pool, and through their action the commissioners reduced that time period by nine months.

Joaquin VFD Announces Newly Elected Leaders for 2026

December 9, 2025 - In their final meeting of 2025, members of the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department elected their leaders for the upcoming year. The results are as follows:

Porter Street in Center to Close for Repair

December 8, 2025 - Porter Street between Logansport St. and Cora St. will be closed on December 9, 2025, Tuesday.

Closure will begin at 8am – 5pm, Contractor will be boring new gas lines in the area.

Five Shelby County Fire Departments Receive $25,000 in Grant Funds

December 6, 2025 - The Texas A&M Forest Service awarded the second round of equipment grants for Fiscal Year 2026 on December 5, 2025. Approximately $17.6 million in grants was awarded to Texas volunteer fire departments and five Shelby County fire department were listed among the 753 departments receiving grant funding.

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