SH 7 West Scene of Two-vehicle Crash Incident

December 14, 2023 - State Highway 7 West just near FM 2913 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Thursday, December 7, 2023.

Beware of Fraudulent Emails Attempting to Steal Personal Information

Using Attorney General Paxton’s Signature and Seal

December 11, 2023 – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is warning citizens that scammers are sending fraudulent emails using his name, signature, and the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) Seal to obtain sensitive personal information.

Constable Cheatwood Reports Arrest of Rodgers

December 8, 2023 - Roy Cheatwood, Constable Precinct 3, reports the arrest of Dakota Rodgers, 25, of Center on December 7, 2023, in relation to several outstanding warrants out of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Department.

Law enforcements agencies in Shelby County have been seeking the whereabouts of Rodgers in the hopes of capturing him. According to Constable Cheatwood, Rodgers' family reached out to him around 11:30pm on Wednesday, December 6, because Rodgers trusted him and in an attempt to negotiate a safe surrender.

Shelby County Grand Jury Indicts 15 Cases

December 6, 2023 - A Shelby County Grand Jury handed down 15 indictments on Thursday, November 9, 2023. The grand jury was impaneled for the July 2023 term of the 123rd/273rd Judicial District Courts.

Sheriff's Department Confirms Shooting Incident; One Arrested

December 5, 2023 - The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the incidence of a shooting on November 30, 2023, in Timpson.

According to Shelby County Sheriff’s Lt. Chad Hooper, officers were dispatched to a residence on Garrison Street around 9pm in response to a request for assistance. When deputies arrived they discovered one individual who had been shot and a suspect which they took into custody.

The individual who had been shot was transported by ambulance to a hospital in Nacogdoches for treatment of their injuries.

DPS Investigates Tenaha Train Collision

December 4, 2023 - Emergency personnel responded to a crash involving a passenger car and a train on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

2023 Joaquin Christmas Festival, Parade and Car Show Photo Album

(Photo Album)

Saturday, December 2, 2023 was a beautiful day and a good-size crowd came out for the 2023 Joaquin Christmas Festival, car show, and parade.

PUCT Approves New Price Protections for Consumers During Power Emergencies

December 1, 2023 - Emergency Pricing Program (EPP) to Set New Limit on Wholesale Electricity Prices During Emergencies

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has voted to immediately implement a new Emergency Pricing Program (EPP) for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power region. The EPP was required by Senate Bill 3 of the 87th Texas Legislature and will limit consumer exposure to high wholesale electricity prices during power emergencies.

Intersection of Hurst, Roughrider Drive Scene of Three-vehicle Crash

November 30, 2023 - The intersection of Hurst Street and Roughrider Drive in Center was the scene of a three-vehicle crash November 15, 2023.

Truck Loses Load on Hurst Street; Expect Traffic Delays (Roadway Cleared)

Update at 12:52pm - Roadway has been cleared and has been opened up to traffic.

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