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

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.

May 3, 2017 - Tornado Watch 190 is in effect until 5pm CDT for the following locations:

Texas counties included are - Angelina, Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Nacogdoches, Newton, Orange, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity and Tyler.

May 1, 2017 - Update: The boil water notice for the McClelland Water Supply has been lifted. It is no longer neccessary to boil water for drinking or cooking.

April 26, 2017 - CR 1012 on U.S. Highway 96 South was the scene of a two-vehicle crash involving a Pilgrim's Pride pickup truck and a truck-tractor hauling a trailer on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.