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Timpson VFD, Other Departments Fight House Fire on CR 4772

January 25, 2024 - Timpson Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD) responded to a house fire on CR 4772 outside of Timpson on Friday, January 19, 2024.

Fire personnel were dispatched to the fire at 9:22am and when they arrived the structure was fully involved.

CR 4323 Bridges Reported as Impassable; Water Begins to Recede

January 25, 2024 - Commissioner Bellmyer has updated that the CR 4323 water level Thursday, January 25 at 8:18am is down about 1" from Wednesday evening.

San Augustine Rural Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

January 24, 2024 - The water on San Augustine Rural WSC no longer requires boiling.

On January 17, 2024, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the San Augustine Rural Public Water System, #2030007, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

National Weather Service Flash Flood Warning

January 23, 2024 - The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood warning as of 2:27pm CST Tue Jan 23 2024 for the following counties (including Shelby), parishes and cities Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Lincoln, Union, De Soto, Red River, Bienville, Jackson, Ouachita, Sabine, Natchitoches, Winn, Grant, Caldwell, La Salle, Wood, Upshur, Marion, Smith, Gregg, Harrison, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Angelina, San Augustine, Sabine, including the cities of Gibsland, Jonesboro, Bossier City, Jena, Mineola, Marshall, Lufkin, Hemphill, Colfax, Pineland, Mansfi

Denning Rural Water System Rescinds Boil Water Notice

January 23, 2024 - The water on Denning Rural WSC no longer requires boiling.

On January 16, 2024, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Denning Rural Water Supply, #2030004, to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

Bridge Construction to Begin Jan. 23 on CR 1030 at Biggar Creek

January 22, 2024 - Shelby County Commissioner Precinct 1 Roscoe McSwain advises an outside contractor will begin repairs on CR 1030 at Biggar Creek starting tomorrow, January 23rd.

Joaquin VFD Report Includes Seven Medical Calls, One Fire Call

January 22, 2023 - Over the week of January 14th through 20th the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department received 8 separate calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.

Thursday had three calls including a fall patient on Connell’s Ferry Road at 11:42am, a student having a seizure at the Joaquin High School at 1:10pm, and a person with injuries sustained from a fall on County Road 3405 at 4:54pm

Center Police Department Investigates Break-in of Business

January 21, 2024 - Center Police Department officers are investigating an apparent break-in at the Hibbett Sports located in Center at the Center Marketplace shopping center.

City of Joaquin Rescinds Boil Water Notice

January 19, 2024 - On January 5, 2024, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Joaquin public water system, 2100010 to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be
boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

DPS Confirms Investigation into Death at Shelby County Jail

January 18, 2024 - The Texas Department of Public Safety has confirmed the Texas Rangers are involved in investigating the in custody death that was reported by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department on January 17, 2024.

According to information from DPS, at the request of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, the Texas Rangers are assisting with this investigation.

In conclusion DPS states, due to this being an active and ongoing investigation, additional information is not available.

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