June 8, 2017 - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Troopers were dispatched to a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 7 near CR 1186 on June 8, 2017.

June 8, 2017 - U.S. Highway 96 North just north of the Center Country Club was the scene of a motorcycle crash Monday, June 6, 2017 resulting in injury to the rider.

June 1, 2017 - State Highway 7 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash in the James Community between a Cadillac and a truck-tractor when one driver allegedly attempted to make an illegal pass.

June 1, 2017 - Weather stats for May 2017 are prepared and submitted by Ann Forbes, U.S. Weather Service Observer.

Highest Temp was 92 degrees on 5-19-17 and 5-27-17
Highest Temp on Record was 100 degrees on 5-21-1943
Lowest Temp was 46 degrees on 5-01-17
Lowest Temp on Record was 40 degrees on 5-08-1992 and 5-01-1996 & 5-04-2013

May 30, 2017 - On May 22, 2017 due to a positive coliform sample, our public water system The City of Joaquin (2100010)  as precautionary measure issued a Boil Water Notice (BWN) to inform our customers that due to the presence of contaminants or an interruption in service, water from our system must be boiled prior to consumption.