July 28, 2016 - It is no longer necessary for customers on the Paxton Water Supply in the Joaquin area (HWY 7 E, FM 137, FM 2787 and surrounding roads) to boil their water. 

July 26, 2016 - Due in part to extensive damage in the Precinct 3 area received from heavy rains and flooding, the Precinct 3 budget was lacking in funding to deal with the emergency and assistance needed.

FEMA funding has been received by Precinct 3 and as a result Travis Rodgers, Commissioner Precinct 3, has returned the money which was borrowed to the county general fund.

July 22, 2016 - Two men have lost their lives as the result of a crash which took place on U.S. Highway 59 in Rusk County at the intersection of CR 3286.

July 22, 2016 - Notice To Boil Water Due to repairs at the plant, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water System, Paxton Water, to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption. This is for the customers that were out of water on 7/22/2016 on Hwy. 7 east, Fm 139 and 2787, and all side roads.

July 21, 2016 - Three teens were involved in a near-tragic crash on U.S. Highway 84 in front of the Joaquin High School on Wednesday, July 20, 2016.