Lake Timpson Road Bridge to be Repaired

October 30, 2019 - Precinct 4 Road and Bridge will be making repairs on Thursday, October 31 to the bridge at the spillway on E. Lake Timpson Road.

The repairs should be completed in one day. Travel will be restricted during some of the repair activities.

Notice for Shelby County Tax Payers: 2019 Tax Statements?

Wondering where your 2019 tax statements might be?

October 24, 2019 - Shelby County Tax office started collecting for the 2019 taxes as of October 8th, 2019.

Mail for our area was routed through the Houston distributing center but because of past flooding damage, our mail has been redirected to Shreveport or Dallas. This could cause some delay receiving your Shelby County Tax Statements.

We have 3 schools that offer a discount if taxes are paid early.

Thompson Approved as New Extension Agent by Commissioners

Jury Cancellation for 273rd District Court

October 21, 2019 - The Jury that was summoned for Tuesday, October 22, 2019, for the 273rd District Court, Honorable James A. Payne, Jr., presiding, has been cancelled.

All cases scheduled have been resolved or passed.

Anyone receiving a jury summons for this day is released until the receive a future summons.

Traffic Alert for US 59 South in Garrison (Roadway Cleared)

Update: US 59 from just south of Garrison to the city of Timpson has been reopened for travel following an early morning crash that resulted in a HazMat spill. Drive safely.

Constable Investigation into Boat Theft Leads to Arrest

October 17, 2019 - An investigation into the theft of a boat has resulted in the arrest of a Joaquin man.

Johnny Ray Taylor, 23, of Joaquin was arrested on charges of theft (DeSoto Parish), and criminal damage (DeSoto Parish) on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

FM 1645 Widening Project to Begin

October 16, 2019 - A pre-construction meeting was held last week in the Nacogdoches Area Office that signaled the beginning of a new construction project in Shelby County.

Work to reconstruct and widen the roadway will begin in coming days on FM 1645 from US 59 to SH 87. Motorists should remain alert to moving equipment and workers in and near the work zone. Traffic control will be in place during work hours.

SH 7 Outside Joaquin Scene of Fatal Crash Incident (Updated)

Update: The Texas Department of Public Safety has released the name of the driver of the van which perished in the fatal crash on Sunday to be Cedric Walker, 53 from Keithville, LA. No additional information is available at this time.

Two Injured in Crash on CR 3140

October 15, 2019 - CR 3140 was the location of a single-vehicle major crash on October 13, 2019.

Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department (JVFD) firemen were just clearing the scene of a crash on State Highway 7 when they were alerted of the crash on CR 3140.

Huxley Water Utility Conducting Chlorine Burnout

October 14, 2019 - The City of Huxley is conducting a free chlorine burnout of its water distribution system. The burnout began on Monday, September 23rd, 2019. This event will last a maximum of 30 days.

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