Areal Flood Advisory Until 1pm

April 18, 2016 - The National Weather Service has issued an Areal Flood Advisory on Monday, April 18, 2016 from 9:56am until 1:00pm.

The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued an urban and small stream flood advisory for Sabine County in Eastern Texas, Panola County in northeastern Texas, San Augustine County in Eastern Texas, and Shelby County in Eastern Texas.

At 9:55am, CDT, doppler radar indicated heavy rain that will cause urban and small stream flooding in the advisory area. Up to two inches of rain has already fallen.

Flash Flooding Watch Through Tuesday

April 18, 2016 - The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch through Tuesday morning (April 19th) for East Texas, Southeast Oklahoma, and portions of Southwest Arkansas and Northwest Louisana.

Persistent moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast to continue through Tuesday morning due to a nearly stationary upper-level low pressure area across the rockies. Widespread 1 to 3 inch rainfall totals have already fallen across portions of the watch area with an additional 2 or more inches of rainfall expected.

FEMA Representatives In Joaquin This Weekend

April 15, 2016 - FEMA representatives will be present at the “Rio De Sabinas Heritage Fair” at the First United Methodist Church in Joaquin today, Friday, April 15th and tomorrow, Saturday, April 16th from 9am to 5pm. Anyone that hasn't registered with FEMA as a result of flood damages incurred during the March floods is encouraged to do so.

Three-vehicle Crash at SH 7, Loop 500 Results in Injuries

April 13, 2016 - Loop 500 at the intersection with State Highway 7 East was the scene of a three-vehicle crash Monday, April 11, 2016.

123rd Judicial District Court Jury Cancellation

April 12, 2016 - The jury that has been summoned for Monday, April 18, 2016 for the 123rd District Court Honorable Judge Charles "Brick" Dickerson presiding has been cancelled due to the scheduled cases being resolved or passed.

Anyone receiving a summons for that day is released from jury service until they receive a future summons.

Crime Stoppers Seeks Info on Burglary

April 12, 2016 - On Sunday, March 06th, 2016 Patrol Deputy Bradley Horton took a report from a Christopher Adams regarding a burglary and theft incident that had occurred at his property located on County Road 3000 in Joaquin.

The unknown suspect(s) illegally appropriated the following property: a Gravely 50” Zero Turn Mower, a Briggs/Stratton Tiller Engine, a Dewalt 1/2" impact with battery, a handheld grinder, a skilsaw and a China Cabinet.

Teacher Trial Ends; Vickers Taken into Custody

April 11, 2016 - What began two weeks ago with the selection of a jury came to an official conclusion Monday, April 11, 2016 in the case of the State of Texas versus Johanna Vickers, a teacher found guilty of an improper relationship with a 16-year-old student, in the 123rd Judicial District Court with Judge Charles "Brick" Dickerson presiding. Judge Dickerson handed down the formal sentencing which was decided by a jury and Vickers was taken into custody of the Shelby County Sheriff's Department.

Commissioners' Court Regular Meeting, Apr 11th

April 8, 2016 - Notice is hereby given that a Regular meeting of the Governing body of the Shelby County Commissioners’ Court will be held on the 11th day of April, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. in the Courtroom of the Shelby County Courthouse at 200 San Augustine Street, Center, Shelby County, Texas to deliberate and consider action on the following items:

Sabine N.F. Yellowpine Prescribed Burn for Saturday

April 9, 2016 - Officials with the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Sabine National Forest, have advised a prescribed burn located in Compartments 97 & 104 (Block B & D) 1,851 acres (Yellowpine Area).

Winds are predicted from the South and Southeast to 5 mph, gusting to 9 mph.

Two-vehicle Crash at Logansport, Crockett Street Intersection

April 8, 2016 - The intersection of Logansport Street and Crockett Street in Center was the location of a two-vehicle crash on April 5, 2016.

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