Multi-State Investigation Ends with Arrest of Joaquin Man (Additional Information)

Update: October 25, 2018 - Fox News picked up the story of Alexander Barter's arrest on October 19th and included additional information pertaining to what lead to the arrest and the suspects gruesome intent which included allegedly the murder and eating of a little girl.

Read the following story - 'Texas Man Allegedly Searched Dark Web to Find Young Girl to Murder and Eat' on Fox News.

Center Firemen Fight House Fire on CR 1490

October 18, 2018 - Center Fire Department firemen were dispatched to the scene of a structure fire on CR 1490 at 2:40pm Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

Jury Cancellation for 273rd District Court

October 24, 2018 - The jury that has been summoned for Monday, October 29, 2018 for the 273rd District Court, Honorable Charles R. Mitchell, Judge presiding, has been cancelled.

All cases have been passed or settled. Anyone receiving a summons for that day is released from jury service until they receive a future summons.

Center PD Arrests Local Man for Sex Related, Narcotics Offenses

October 24, 2018 - The Center Police Department has reported of a recent arrest of a Center man on alleged sex related charges and the recovery of narcotics.

Nacogdoches County Law Enforcement Searching for Escaped Inmate

October 24, 2018 - A search is underway by Nacogdoches County Law Enforcement for an inmate who escaped from custody Wednesday morning around 12:10 am. Robin Copeland, 56, from Nacogdoches, Texas was transported to a local hospital after making a medical complaint.

Boil Water Notice for Community Public Water Systems Rescinded

Boil Water Notice Rescinded

October 23, 2018 - On October 17, 2018, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Paxton public water system, 2100012 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.

Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department Warns of Phone Scam

October 20, 2018 - The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department would like to make everyone aware of a possible phone scam taking place in our area. It has come to our attention that someone from a 430 area code has been calling citizens in the Joaquin area supposedly asking for donations to the “volunteer fire department”.

The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department has never, does not, and will not solicit donations over the phone. We deeply appreciate all of our supporters who so generously donate to our department.

Tree Removal Continues on Nacogdoches Street

October 19, 2018 - Tree removal is currently underway on Nacogdoches Street in Center near the intersection of Houston Street Friday, October 19.

Travelers may need to consider taking an alternate route to prevent delays in reaching their destination.

Nacogdoches Street Blocked During Tree Removal

October 19, 2018 - Nacogdoches Street will be blocked between the intersections of College and Houston Streets while a tree is being removed this morning, October 19.

N.E.W. Water Supply Boil Water Notice Rescinded

The water on N.E.W. WSC no longer requires boiling.

October 17, 2018 - On October 12, 2018, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the N.E.W. Water Supply, #2030034, 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.

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