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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.

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as January 19,2024.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Stacy Cranford or Blake Cranford at Joaquin City Hall located at 124 N. Preston Street Joaquin, Texas 75954 or by calling 936-269-3021.

January 5, 2024 -  Boil Water Notice for City of Joaquin Public Water Systems January 5, 2024  
 
Due to loss of system pressure and water outage (immediate downtown area and highway 7) the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Joaquin/2100010 public water system to notify all customers to boil their water prior to consumption (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.). Children, seniors, and persons with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to harmful bacteria, and all customers should follow these directions).  

To ensure destruction of all harmful bacteria and other microbes, water for drinking, cooking, and ice making should be boiled and cooled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes. The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.  

In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.  
 
When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes.  

Once the boil water notice is no longer in effect, the public water system will issue a notice to customers that rescinds the boil water notice in a manner similar to this notice.  
 
Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.  

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Stacy Cranford/Blake Cranford at Joaquin City Hall located at 124 N. Preston Street Joaquin, Texas 75954 at (936)269-3021

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.

Shelby County Today will update with further details once they are provided.

Sheriff Reports In Custody Death Under Investigation

January 17, 2024 - Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the in custody death of James Jackson, 60, of Center. Jackson passed away January 17, 2024 at approximately 5:35 a.m. The Texas Rangers have been called in and are investigating the situation.

The SCSO will not release any further information regarding this situation. For more information, contact David Hendry, Texas Department of Public safety Public Information Officer.

Closures, Cancellations, Reschedules Due to Winter Weather, Icy Conditions (Updated 5:14)

Delayed Start and Early Closures for Tuesday, January 16

Business Closures for Tuesday, Janaury 16

Cancellations for Tuesday, January 16

School Closures for Tuesday, January 16

Delayed Start/Openings for Wednesday, January 17

Closures for Wednesday, January 17

Cancellations for Wednesday, January 17

  • Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Meeting (Rescheduled Wednesday, January 24th)

School Closures for Wednesday, January 17

Cancellations for Thursday, January 18

Timpson ISD Extends Closure to Wednesday Due to Inclement Weather

January 16, 2024 - Out of an abundance of caution, Timpson ISD schools will remain closed Wednesday, January 17. Lingering ice has made bus routes and other roads for those commuting unsafe. Classes will resume at regular time on Thursday, January 18 and Friday, January 19.

January 15, 2024 - Due to inclement weather, all Timpson ISD schools will be CLOSED on January 16, 2024. Timpson ISD will continue to monitor the weather and will provide further updates. Thank you!

City of Center Trash Pickup Service Interruption Due to Conditions

January 16, 2024 - Residential Trash Pickup Routes will not run early in the week due to adverse weather conditions. Services will resume as normal beginning Thursday, January 18. An additional route will be run on Saturday, January 20 to pick up excess and overflow containers.

Panola College To Continue Remote Learning Wednesday

January 16, 2024 - Panola College will continue remote learning on Wednesday, January 17.

All locations will be closed, and normal operations will resume on Thursday.

January 14, 2024 - Due to inclement weather, Panola College will close all locations on Tuesday, January 16. However, classes will proceed as scheduled through remote learning for the first day of the semester.

FM 2694 Scene of Single-vehicle Fatal Crash

January 15, 2024 - FM 2694 in the Boles Field area was the scene of a fatal single-vehicle crash early Monday, January 15, 2024.

Emergency responders, including the Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department, were dispatched to the scene of the crash to aid those involved in the incident.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the preliminary crash investigation indicates at approximately 8:10am, a 2020 Jeep SUV driven by Barbra Jackson, 54, of Shelbyville was westbound at an unsafe speed when the vehicle slid across the eastbound lane and off the roadway, where it struck two trees. 

Jackson was removed from the vehicle by a witness to the crash, at which time the vehicle caught fire and burned.

Jackson was pronounced deceased at the scene by Marla Denby, Shelby County Justice of the Peace Precinct 2.

This crash remains under investigation. Additional information is not available at this time.

The crash was investigated by DPS Trooper Daniel Dellenger, assisted by DPS Sgt. Aaron Shelton.

Shelby County Courthouse Closed Tuesday; Opens Wed. at 11am

January 15, 2024 - Due to weather conditions, the County Courthouse and all inessential offices will be closed Tuesday, January 16th. We plan on reopening on Wednesday, January 17 at 11AM. The scheduled Commissioners Court Meeting will be postponed until 1PM on Wednesday. I apologize for any inconvenience but the safety of our employees and county residents is most important.

I ask that everyone be safe and if you have to get out on the roads, please drive carefully, the life you save may be your own.

Joaquin ISD Announces Tuesday Closure, Wednesday Late Start

January 15, 2024 - Joaquin ISD will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 16th and will late start on Wednesday, January 17th. School will begin at 9:55am. Buses will run two hours later than normal. Staff reports at 9:30am. We will continue to monitor the weather and update again tomorrow around 1pm if any changes.

Ryan Fuller, Superintendent

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