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December 16, 2022 - Timpson Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a house fire at 2:48am Thursday, December 15, 2022, on CR 4020.
Upon arrival, fire personnel discovered a dwelling fully involved and a second portable structure fully involved as well.
Timpson VFD fire fighters worked to extinguish the flames and overhauled on the hot spots that remained until 5am when the scene was cleared and all units returned to the station.
No injuries were reported as the house was vacant at the time of the fire.
Shelby County, Texas Included in Settlement Agreement
December 16, 2022 – Attorney General Paxton announced a planned $3.1 billion settlement with Walmart, with over $168 million designated for Texas, for Walmart’s role in the nationwide opioid epidemic. The agreement will largely track the terms of the Global Prescription Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreement with the opioids distributors that was executed in July 2021.
“The opioid epidemic has had devastating impacts on millions of Americans, and we are hopeful that we will reach a final agreement on all terms to ensure that Walmart is held responsible for their role in it,” said Attorney General Paxton. “This settlement is yet another example of my office’s commitment to protecting the people of Texas and ensuring that we hold accountable those who have violated the law and worsened the effects of the opioid epidemic.”
This agreement is the latest opioid settlement that Attorney General Paxton has negotiated for Texas. To date, Attorney General Paxton has secured approximately $2.4 billion for Texas from the manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies, and others that caused the opioid crisis, including Walmart, Allergan, Mallinckrodt, Teva, Endo, Johnson & Johnson, and McKinsey.
Attorney General Paxton worked closely on these negotiations with the Attorneys General of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
To read the full settlement agreement, click here.
December 13, 2022 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Tornado Warning for East central Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas, South central Shelby County in eastern Texas, Northern San Augustine County in eastern Texas until 5:15pm CST.
At 4:28 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles northeast of Etoile, or 21 miles southeast of Nacogdoches, moving northeast at 30 mph.
Hazard: Tornado.
Source: Radar indicated rotation.
Impact: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
This dangerous storm will be near San Augustine and Bland Lake around 4:55pm CST. Neuville around 5pm CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Calgary, Chireno and Denning.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions
Take Cover Now! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Tornado Warning for West central Sabine Parish in northwestern Louisiana, Southeastern Shelby County in eastern Texas, East central San Augustine County in eastern Texas, Northwestern Sabine County in eastern Texas. Until 2:30om CST.
At 2pm CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Rosevine, or 26 miles southeast of Center, moving northeast at 40 mph.
Hazard: Tornado.
Source: Radar indicated rotation.
Impact:: Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
This dangerous storm will be near Milam around 2:10pm CST. Zwolle around 2:30pm CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Sexton, Toledo Bend Reservoir North and Huxley.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions
Take Cover Now! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
December 13, 2022 - Center ISD is going to release campuses and buses an hour earlier than normal today due to the potential forecasted weather. Parents, if you want to get your student please feel free to do so. We are trying to ensure the safety of our car riders and bus riders.
December 13, 2022 - Due to the threat of severe weather conditions in the area, Tenaha ISD will release at the end of 7th period today, Tuesday, December 13th at 2:31pm. Buses will be rolling by 2:35pm. Basketball games for this evening are postponed until tomorrow at 5pm.
December 13, 2022 - Joaquin ISD will release early today at 1:30pm due to weather.
Defember 13, 2022 - Shelbyville ISD will Early Release today, Dec. 13 at 1pm due to possible bad weather.
December 12, 2022 - The U.S. Highway 59 North on-ramp in Tenaha was the scene of an 18-wheeler roll over crash Saturday, December 10, 2022.
Emergency personnel with the Tenaha Volunteer Fire Department, Shelby County Sheriff's Department, and EMS personnel responded to the scene to assist those involved in the crash.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Ashley White, at around 7:30am a white 2015 Kenworth truck-tractor driven by Raif Turner, 55, of Lubbock hauling a tanker carrying miscellaneous materials was traveling the U.S 59 North on-ramp.
Turner failed to control speed and lost control through the turn before the truck-tractor left the roadway to the left and overturned onto its driver's side.
Tenaha VFD personnel utilized Jaws of Life to extricate Turner from the cab of the Kenworth and assisted EMS in moving him to a nearby ambulance before transporting him to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for possible treatment.
Wrecker crews worked with a Hazmat crew to clear the scene by around 2pm.
December 12, 2022 - Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) State Troopers investigated a two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler truck tractor and a passenger car in Tenaha on December 9, 2022.
According to DPS Trooper Keith Jones, at 6:50pm a white 2006 Peterbilt 379 truck-tractor driven by Miroslaw Sek, 58, of Dickinson pulling a 2020 silver bulk hauler trailer southbound on U.S. Highway 59 in the outside lane on the overpass when he missed his turn onto U.S. 59 South.
Sek made a left lane change when unsafe to attempt to make an exit and the Peterbilt struck a red 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander driven by Kristal D. Mosby, 38, of San Augustine.
The impact caused damage to the front left quarter panel of the truck-tractor and damage to the passenger side of the Mitsubishi.
EMS personnel were on scene and no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Sek was cited for change lanes when unsafe.
Assisting at the scene were Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies.
December 12, 2022 - The week of December 4th through 10th was an active one for the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department with 6 medical calls. Here’s a summary of the weeks events.
Starting with Sunday, there was a call regarding a male with swollen legs causing pain on County Road 3590. The JVFD EMR team responded to check out the patient and assist Allegiance EMS.
Tuesday night a call was received for medical assistance on FM 2428, but once the JVFD arrived at the address the patient was nowhere to be found. It was later discovered that they had been transported to an emergency room via a personal vehicle.
Wednesday afternoon a call came through in reference to an elderly man who had passed out at a business on Highway 84 East. By the time the JVFD arrived the patient was sitting up, but would still need to be checked out by Allegiance EMS.
Friday morning had two calls within an hour of one another, with the first being in regards to an elderly female who had fallen on FM 3343 and the other an elderly male who was vomiting and feeling lethargic on County Road 3689.
The final call for the week came in Saturday morning for a male with a painful staph infection at a residence on Highway 84 East. The EMR team responded to check out the patient and get information for the ambulance crew that would arrive soon after.
That concludes this weeks report. As always, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department hopes everyone has a great and safe week ahead.
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