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May 3, 2016 - (Update): As of 8:32pm, emergency personnel have cleared the scene and power has been restored.
May 3, 2016 - Bear Drive in Timpson was shut down due to a crash which left many without power in Timpson Tuesday afternoon.
According to Timpson Police Officer Jake Metcalf, on May 3, 2016 at 1:20pm Jeremy Don Hammers, 39, of Timpson was traveling southwest on Bear Drive in a dump truck owned by Lone Star Locations Services LLC. of Center. For an unknown reason, Hammers exited to the right of the roadway at Marcus Street and collided with a utility pole, multiple water meters and three telephone distribution pedestals. The dump truck continued on the sidewalk of Bear Drive until Todd Street where it left the roadway completely and struck a tree.
Several meter loops were ripped from homes as the dump truck traveled on Bear Drive.
Timpson Volunteer Fire Department (TVFD), Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service (TVAS), Timpson Police Department (TPD), City of Timpson, Northeast Texas Power, AT&T and Hopkins Wrecker Service all responded to the scene. Hammers refused treatment from Timpson Volunteer Ambulance Service and no injuries were reported as a result of the crash.
Hammers was cited for failure to maintain a single lane.
TVFD, TPD, and utility crews remained at the scene as they worked to restore power and any other utilities effected by the incident.
May 2, 2016 - U.S. Highway 96 North just outside of Center was the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Monday, April 25, 2016.
Center Police Officers and the Center Fire Department were originally called out to the scene of the crash as the northbound roadway was blocked. When the officers arrived, they began checking on those involved in the incident and when the firemen arrived they began to direct traffic around the crash scene.
The Texas Department of Public Safety was dispatched to the scene of the crash and when Trooper Sean Smith arrived he began his investigation. According to Trooper Smith, at around 8pm a black GMC Yukon driven by Lino Reyes, of Center, exited from a private driveway next to the Cajun Corner and across from Carpet One Floor and Home.
As Reyes entered the northbound traffic lanes, a black Volkswagen Jetta driven by Lindsey Bonner, of Gary, struck the left-rear quarter panel of the Yukon causing damage to the Yukon and Major damage to the Jetta. The Yukon came to rest in the middle of the roadway facing east and the Jetta came to rest facing north with the rear of the vehicle in the Cajun Corner parking lot and the remainder partly in the roadway.
Both vehicles were towed from the scene and no injuries were reported resulting from the crash. Reyes was issued a citation for fail to yield right of way and no driver's license.
Trooper Smith was assisted at the scene by Center Police Sgt. Scott Burkhalter, Officer Bobby Walker and Officer Andrew Williams.
12:24pm update: Power has been restored to the Center South area. Crews are currently looking for a fault on the transmission line affecting the Hurstown and Huxley area now. The cause is currently unknown.
May 2, 2016 (11:59am) - Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative is currently experiencing a transmission outage affecting Center South, Hurstown and Huxley. Crews are currently onsite looking for a cause. As information becomes available, updates will be posted.
May 2, 2016 - Early Voting Last Day Tuesday – May 3rd
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April 30, 2016 - A Flash Flood watch is in effect until 7am Sunday morning for Shelby County as of 5:56am Saturday, April 30, 2016.
A line of strong and occasional severe thunderstorms continues to move northeast across much of southeast and southern Arkansas, Northeast Louisiana, and much of East Texas. A few storms could become severe. In addition, heavy rainfall will also be possible. Through 7am, locations that may be affected will generally be east of a line from Jacksonville, Texas to De Queen Arkansas.
April 30, 2016 - Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Do not drive vehicles through flooded waterways. Use caution when walking near flooded riverbanks. Do not try to wade or swim in flooded rivers and bayous.
For more hydrologic information, click here: Hydrologic Information
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Flood warniung for the Sabine River at Logansport. From this mornng until further notice, or until the warning is cancelled.
At 3:45 AM Saturday The stage was 26.0 feet. Minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 28.0 feet. Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and continue to rise to near 31.2 feet by early Thursday morning. Additional rises remain possible thereafter.
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
841 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2016
April 29, 2016 - Significant weather advisory for Central Angelina, San Augustine, Southeastern Nacogdoches and Shelby Counties until 9:30pm CDT.
At 8:41pm CDT, doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Etoile or 15 miles northeast of Lufkin moving northeast at 85mph. Dime size hail and winds in excess of 30mph will be possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include: Lufkin, Center, Huntington, San Augustine, Neuville, Etoile, Shelbyville, Bland Lake, Woden, Macune, Martinsville, Patroon, Melrose, Chireno, Huxley, Broaddus, Oak Ridge, Jericho, Homer and Hurstown.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions:
Torrential rainfall is also occuring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded raodways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 15 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio, and TV stations, as well as local cable TV outlets, for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
National Weather Service Shreveport, LA
846 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2016
April 29, 2016 - (Update) The Thunderstorm warning has expired and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect until 5am.
April 29, 2016 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southeastern Rusk County, Southwestern Panola County, Northwestern San Augustine County, Northern Nacogdoches County and Western Shelby County until 9:30pm CDT.
At 8:46pm CDT a severe thunderstorm was located over Nacogdoches moving northeast at 55mph. Hazardous 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail was indicated by radar.
Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damamge to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include: Nacogdoches, Carthage, Center, Tenaha, Timpson, Garrison, Trawick, Woden, Martinsville, Melrose, Cushing, Appleby, Mount Enterprise, Gary City, Oak Ridge, Jericho, James Woods, Arcadia and Stockman.
Precautionary/ Preparedness actions include for your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 10:00pm CDT for Northeastern Texas.
National Weather Service Shreveport, LA
759 PM CDT FRI APR 29 2016
April 29, 2016 - The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southern Rusk County, Northwestern Angelina County, Nacogdoches County, West Central Shelby County, Southeastern Cherokee County until 8:45pm CDT
At 7:59pm CDT a severe thunderstorm was located near Forest or 17 miles north of Apple Springs moving northeast at 55mph. Hazardous 60 MPH wind gusts and quarter size hail was indicated by radar. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include: Nacogdoches, Hudson, Garrison, Wells, Trawick, Pollok, Forest, Minden, Douglass, Cushing, Appleby, Mount Enterprise, Central, Stockman, Lawsonville, Lilbert, Looneyville, Linwood and Clawson.
Precaustionary/ Preparedness actions include for your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 10:00pm CDT for Northeastern Texas.
April 25, 2016 - Early voting starts Monday, April 25, 2016 for city and school elections and ends May 3rd with Election day on Saturday, May 7th.
Below is a list of those who filed to run for either council member, mayor, or school board trustee.
Cities:
City of Joaquin - Three at large positions are on the ballot for the City of Joaquin. Frankie Cooper, (I) Benjamin Brittain, (I) Lee Vern Stotts Gilliam, and (I) Pat Gray each filed applications for a place on the ballot. (http://scttx.com/articles/city-joaquin-order-election) (http://scttx.com/articles/city-joaquin-notice-may-7-2016-general-election)
City of Tenaha - The following names are in the order the applications were received. This order is not the official ballot order. There were two council positions up for election, that of Tommy Rinkle and Durand Steadman, who did not file for re-election; however, Stephanie Marie Glenn and Cliff Lloyd filed applications. Four applications were filed for position of Mayor: Natalie Harris, Orinthia Johnson, Carl Jernigan, and Joseph Lemoine.
City of Timpson - There are two council positions on the ballot and Yvonne Ramsey (I) and Al Skinner have both filed applications. Council member Ronnie Wolfe did not file an application to run for re-election. Two applications were also received for Mayor and they were Debra Smith and George Grace.
Schools:
Joaquin I.S.D. - Two trustee positions will be on the May ballot and (I) Jay Dee Cockrell, (I) Charlie Leflett, Jeff Cater, Susan McCann, and Bill Mason all filed applications to run.
Shelbyville I.S.D. - Three board of trustee positions are up for election. Filing to run are (I) Duane Lout, (I) Joey Lawson, and Chris Koltonski. Trustee member Kelly Parker did not file to run for re-election.
Tenaha I.S.D. - Seven individuals filed for a place on the ballot which has only 2 positions available. Those who filed are Colelette Cross DePriest; Josh Jernigan; James Tyler Reeves; Ronny Samford (Incumbent); Aaron Roland (Incumbent); Roger Holley; and Marshay McClure (http://scttx.com/articles/tenaha-isd-notice-election)
Timpson I.S.D. - Two trustee positions are up for election and three candidates have filed to run who are George Duke, Justin Timmons, and Sheila Richard. (http://scttx.com/articles/timpson-isd-election-early-voting) Voting regarding TISD Trustee Election and Facilities Bond Election is 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7th in the High School Gym Foyer, 836 Bear Drive.
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