Sheriff's Department Issues Update on Joaquin Cave-in (Update)

May 10, 2017 - (Update - 11:20am) - The Shelby County Sheriff's Department has provided updated information relating to the cave-in incident in Joaquin.

Joaquin Boil Water Advisory Notice

May 10, 2017 - Due to a loss of system pressure which cause pressure to fall below 25 pounds, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system City of Joaquin/2100010 to notify customers living along Saddle Street in Joaquin, Texas of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.

Two-Vehicle Crash on SH 7 East Sends One Driver to Hospital

May 8, 2017 - State Highway 7 east of Center at the intersection of CR 3156 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash, which caused injury to one driver involved.

Young Man Suffers Head Trauma from Motorcycle Crash on 87S

May 8, 2017 - A motorcycle crash on US Highway 87 South sent a young man to the hospital with head trauma Friday morning, May 5, 2017.

SFA Students Learn What Life as an Immigrant, Refugee Student is Like Through Immersive Field Trip

Stephen F. Austin State University students discovered what it was like to be an English language learner, immigrant and refugee student during an immersive trip to Las Americas Middle School in Houston with Dr.</body></html>

Driver Loses Life in SH 7 Crash; Child Passenger Survives

May 8, 2017 - A driver involved in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday, May 7, 2017 lost her life due to injuries and her child passenger was transported to the hospital following the incident.

May 6th City, School Election Day Results

May 7, 2017 - City and School Elections were held Saturday, May 6, 2017 across Shelby County with the following unofficial results: (results will not be official until they have been canvased by their City Council or School Board of Trustees)

City of Joaquin

Area City, School Elections This Saturday

May 2, 2017 - Today, May 2nd, is the last day of early voting in area City and School elections. Election day is Saturday, May 6, 2017. Below is a list of candidates running in each City or School race.

City of Joaquin (Mayor, Two (2) City Council Positions)

Mayor
Bill Baker (Incumbent)
Pat Gray

Shelby County Under Severe Thunderstorm Warning

May 3, 2017 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for south central Panola County in northeastern Texas, southeastern Rusk County in northeastern Texas, northern Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas, Shelby County in eastern Texas until 6PM CDT

At 435 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Trawick, or 10 miles north of Nacogdoches, moving east at 40 mph.

Hazard: 70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

Source: radar indicated.

Northern Shelby, Southern Panola Counties Under Tornado Warning

May 3, 2017 - A Tornado Warning remains in effect until 5PM CDT for southeastern Panola and north central Shelby counties. at 432 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles north of Tenaha, or 9 miles southeast of Carthage, moving east at 65 mph.

Source... radar indicated rotation.

Impact... flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

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