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May 3, 2023 - Due to our construction company hitting a water main, we will turn school out around 1:00-1:15. Buses will start at FLM then go to CES, then CHS and lastly CMS and RRA. I'm sorry but we have no water.
May 1, 2023 - Emergency personnel responded to a single-vehicle crash Sunday, April 30, 2023, which resulted in the death of the driver involved.
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When West Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department personnel arrived on the scene of the incident near CR 1245, they requested Jaws-of-Life due to the condition of the vehicle involved.
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Center Fire Department personnel were dispatched to the scene with Jaws-of-Life and Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies also arrived to assist; however, the driver of the vehicle was discovered to have perished. Fire personnel utilized Jaws-of-Life to help extricate the driver from the vehicle.
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According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Troopers are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday, April 30, 2023, on State Highway 7, approximately 16 miles west of Center.
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The preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 9:10pm, a black 2006 Nissan Murano driven by Demarcus Hunt, 32, of Mansfield, La., was traveling west and reportedly traveled off the road to the left and struck several trees.
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The driver was pronounced deceased on scene by Donna Hughes, Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1.
This is an ongoing investigation, and no further information is available at this time.
Watson & Sons Funeral Home transported Hunt from the scene. The vehicle was towed from the scene by wrecker. EMS personnel were also on location.
May 1, 2023 - The last full week of April had four calls in store for the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department. Here’s a summary of the week’s events.
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Monday morning, April 24, at 7:25am a call came in stating that DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office had been notified that there was a fire at a Mexican restaurant, but the source was unclear as to which one it was. The JVFD responded to the El Ranchero on Highway 7 East but found no visible smoke or flames. DeSoto Fire District 1 also responded to the Mayte’s Mexican restaurant in Logansport but again found no fire.
Tuesday afternoon, April 25, at 1pm a page was received for a single-vehicle crash on FM 139. The JVFD arrived to find that a pickup truck had struck a power pole, breaking the pole in half while still being suspended by the lines. The JVFD medical team went to work on the driver’s injuries while other members provided traffic control on the roadway. Allegiance EMS later arrived to transport the driver to an emergency room, and a power line crew replaced the broken pole.
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Wednesday morning, April 26, at 7:47am a call was received for a 97-year-old female having severe back and leg pain at a residence on County Road 3203. Allegiance EMS was also notified of this call.
Wednesday night at 11:01pm a call came in referencing a tractor trailer, that had been hauling cattle, broken down in the road on Highway 7 East. Shortly thereafter a deputy with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office arrived and took control of the scene and the JVFD was allowed to cancel their response.
At the Monday night training meeting the JVFD were able to test out a new combination spreader/cutter tool on a wrecked big rig provided by Tristate Vacuum and Rental. Tristate also provided an old sedan for the JVFD to demonstrate the new tool on to many of the company’s staff. The new “combie” tool bridges the gap between a spreading tool and a cutting tool for when minutes count on an accident scene and is a valued addition to the JVFDs arsenal.
With that, this edition of the report will come to a close. The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department hopes everyone has a great and safe week ahead.
Spril 28, 2023 - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Shelbyville public water system, 2100014 to issue a Boil Water Notice on April 27, 2023, 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.
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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 of 04/28/2023.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact, Alison Rhone 936-332-4439
April 27, 2023 - Due to a loss of pressure the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the Shelbyville Water system, ID# 2100014 to notify customers that were without water, or low pressure on April 26, 2023 (anyone without water) 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.
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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.
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In lieu of boiling, individuals may purchase bottled water or obtain water from some other suitable source for drinking water or human consumption purposes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Allison Rhone 936-332-4439.
April 28, 2023 - The Fraud Team at the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) offers these resources for county residents. They developed an online toolkit to help protect residents from scam artists after a storm or other natural disaster.
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It’s important to get information to residents with storm damage quickly, as they’ll want to start making repairs and rebuilding as soon as possible. Good information helps consumers make good decisions.
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This toolkit lists suggested actions local officials can take to deter scams—such as requiring permitting for out-of-town solicitors, and proof of insurance for contractors.
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The toolkit also has printable flyers you can use in English and Spanish, sample social media posts, and links to additional resources. Please click here to view the online toolkit.
April 27, 2023 - Classes will resume on all campuses tomorrow, Friday, April 28.
April 26, 2023 - Following power outages, downed trees/power lines in our area, Center ISD is cancelling school for tomorrow, April 27.
April 27, 2023 - Shelby County Precinct 3 Commissioner Stevie Smith reports County Road 3189 in Joaquin is temporarily closed for bridge repairs until further notice.
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April 27, 2023 - Following the storm which entered Shelby County yesterday, April 26, 2023, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) encourages those who may have damage to utilize the TDEM Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) to submit damages incurred by your Residence or Business property.
The following link and QR code will take you to a page with instructional video on what procedures to follow in reporting: Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT) Damage Surveys Page
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These links are also featured on the page in English and Spanish and link directly to the iSTAT reporting page: English/Español
April 27, 2023 - The jury summoned for Monday, May 8, 2023 for the 273rd District Court, Honorable James A. Payne, Judge Presiding, has been cancelled.
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All cases have been passed or settled. Anyone receiving a summons for that day is released from jury service until they receive a future summons.
April 26, 2023 - A pursuit involving Center Police Department officers resulted in the pursued vehicle crashing and the driver remains at large.
According to information from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), DPS Troopers are investigating a single-vehicle crash, at the intersection of County Road 3360 and County Road 3341, that occurred Wednesday morning, April 26, 2023.
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The preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 2:30am, a 2004 Kia Optima was traveling west on County Road 3360. It is reported that the driver was actively fleeing from law enforcement and struck a gate at the intersection of County Road 3341.
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The driver fled the scene and has not been located.
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This is an ongoing investigation, and no further information is available at this time.
Additional details have been requested from the Center Police Department, as of the time of this report that information remains pending.
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