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SL 500, U.S. 96 Scene of Live Haul Truck Tractor Rollover Crash

October 18, 2023 - SL 500 just north of Center at the intersection of U.S. Highway 96 was the scene of a crash involving a live haul truck tractor loaded with chickens.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Troopers investigated the crash involving a commercial motor vehicle on state Loop 500, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 96 on October 17, 2023.

Joaquin VFD Reports 3 Calls for the Week Plus 2 Control Burns

October 9, 2023 - Over the week of October 1st through 7th the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department responded to 3 calls, all of which came in on Monday. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.

At 9:12am a call was received for a diesel spill on FM 139 near the Tenaha Creek Bridge. The JVFD responded to provide traffic control while TxDOT cleaned up the spill.

2023 Shelby County Poultry Festival Broiler Show Sale Underway (Updated)

October 7, 2023 - The 2023 Shelby County Poultry Festival Broiler Show Sale is underway! Auction results will be updated often.

Grand Champion - Cori Lawson (Shelby Co. 4-H). Birds sold for $10,500 to Shelby Savings Bank, General Shelters, Campbell Portable Buildings, and McAdams Propane.
Reserve Champion - Cale Cornelius (Shelby Co. 4-H). Birds sold for $10,000 to Farmers State Bank.
3rd place - Brecken Kimbro (Shelby Co. 4-H). Birds sold for $4,500.
4th place - Trevor Hightower (Center FFA). Birds sold for $5,500.

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