March 21, 2022 - The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department has been dispatched to five fires since March 19, 2022 that were the result of some form of outdoor burning.
March 18, 2022 - The Jury that was summoned for Monday, March 21, 2022, for the 123rd Judicial District Court, Honorable LeAnn K. Rafferty presiding, has been cancelled.
All cases scheduled have been resolved.
Anyone receiving a jury summons for this day is released from service until they receive a future summons.
March 17, 2022 - Greg Grant will be conducting a controlled burn at his Rebel Eloy Emanis Pine Savanna and Bird Sanctuary in Arcadia Sunday, March 20th.
March 16, 2022 - A Shelby County Jury has found Brandon D. Roberts, of Center, guilty Wednesday, March 16, 2022, following a three-day trial which was held at the Windham Civic Center.
March 17, 2022 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Angelina and Sabine National Forests, have advised a prescribed burn today location:
March 16, 2022 - The Shelby County Commissioners's Court discussed appointing a Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4 during their March 16, 2022 meeting. The Justice of the Peace Pct. 4 office has been vacant since the passing of Judge Jackie Kirkwood on January 29, 2022.
March 15, 2022 - All local races were decided in the March 1st Primary Elections; however, one federal and five statewide races and still to be decided in the May 24th Run Off Elections.