March 24, 2019 - At 1:55 a.m. on Sunday, March 24th, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 104 Marshall Street.
Firefighters arrived to find a single wide mobile home fully involved. The homeowner awoke to find the fire and safely escaped. The mobile home and it’s contents were a total loss.
Fire department units returned to the station at 4:00 a.m.
March 22, 2019 - Governor Greg Abbott released a a press release naming appoints to the Texas Juvenile Justice Advisory Board which included Tenaha native Cassandra "Cassie" Bering who is a 1984 Tenaha High School graduate.
March 18, 2019 - Alert: An overturned wood chip truck has been reported on FM 83 West near Hemphill in Sabine County. Motorists should prepare for delays as this scene clears.
Reduce speed and allow emergency responders to work safely.
March 15, 2019 - State Highway 7 West just over one mile from the Nacogdoches County line was the scene of a crash Wednesday, March 14, 2019 which involved three motor vehicles and a trailer.
March 8, 2019 Shreveport – If someone contacts you with threats to disconnect electric service unless you make immediate payment – typically using a prepaid card or another non-traceable form of payment – be alert that you are likely the target of a scam.
Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) continues to receive reports that involve criminals posing as SWEPCO representatives contacting customers and demanding immediate payment. They use phone, in-person and online tactics.
March 7, 2019 - A trial involving the suspect in the shooting death of Austin Underbrink, 23, of Center was scheduled for earlier this week in the 273rd district Court with Judge James Payne presiding.
Jury selection was held for the first time on record at the John D. Windham Civic Center due to the large pool of potential jurors, approximately 160-170. The selection lasted all day Monday, March 4.
Tuesday morning the jury which had been selected was released by the court.