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March 15, 2022 - All local races were decided in the March 1st Primary Elections; however, one federal and five statewide races and still to be decided in the May 24th Run Off Elections.
The March 1st Primary Election ended with all local races decided since all candidates ran on the Republican ballot with all opposed incumbents retaining their offices. To view a precinct breakdown of the voting results, click here. The following names will be on the November Election ballot uncontested.
Local Races
District Judge, 273rd Judicial District - James A. "Jim" Payne, Jr.
County Judge - Allison Harbison
District Clerk - Lori Oliver
County Clerk - Jennifer Fountain
County Treasurer - Ann Blackwell
Commissioner Precinct 2 - Jimmy Lout
Commissioner Precinct 4 - Tom Bellmyer
Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 - Donna Hughes
Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 - Marla Denby
Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 - Melba Rodgers
Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 - Tracy Broadway
Republican County Chair - Leigh Porterfield
Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, Jackie Kirkwood died January 29, 2022 while in office. The Republican Party can select a candidate to appear on the November Ballot to represent its party.
FEDERAL, STATEWIDE RACES
In federal and statewide elections there are several races advancing to run off elections on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 since none of the candidates received more than 50% of the votes. To view the election results with statewide percentages added, click here.
Democrat Party Run Off Elections
United State Representative, District 1
- Victor D. Dunn
- Jrmar JJ Jefferson
Lieutenant Governor
- Mike Collier
- Michelle Beckley
Attorney General
- Rochelle Mercedes Garza
- Joe Jaworski
Comptroller of Public Accounts
- Angel Luis Vega
- Janet T. Dudding
Commissioner of the General Land Office
- Sandragrace Martinez
- Jay Kleberg
Republican Party Run Off Elections
Attorney General
- Ken Paxton
- George P. Bush
Commissioner of the General Land Office
- Tim Westley
- Dawn Buckingham
March 15, 2022 - At 4:30pm on March 13, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a grass and woods fire down County Road 3801 in Joaquin, Texas. The fire had began in a burn pile and spread through a field and into the wooded area behind a few residences. The Joaquin VFD responded to the call with 3 brush trucks and a tanker truck for added water supply.
Also utilized at this scene was a drone provided by Precinct 3 Constable, Roy Cheatwood. The drone helped the firefighters find hot spots in the tree line with its infrared camera.
After a lengthy fight with the fire in the woods the firemen were able to cut off most of the spread. The Texas Forest Service was called in and once on the scene they declared the fire contained.
The Joaquin VFD would like to caution anyone who is planning to do any outdoor burning to never leave a fire unattended and if possible keep a source of water, like a garden hose, close by to catch any flames that may get outside of the intended burning area.
March 14, 2022 - At 1100 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Stonewall to near Logansport to near Patroon to 7 miles southwest of Rosevine. Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include... Natchitoches, Mansfield, Milam, Many, San Augustine, Coushatta, Stonewall, Zwolle, Logansport, Ringgold, Hemphill, Campti, Joaquin, Converse, Shelbyville, Patroon, Rosevine, Allen, Oak Grove and Pleasant Hill.
March 14, 2022 - A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Sabine Parish, southeastern Shelby and northwestern Sabine Counties through 11:15 PM CDT...
At 10:30 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Patroon, or 21 miles southeast of Center, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny to nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Milam, Zwolle, Converse, Patroon, Oak Grove, Pleasant Hill, Huxley, Noble, Sexton, Toledo Bend Reservoir North, Belmont and Jordans Store.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for northwestern Louisiana and eastern Texas.
March 14, 2022 - The National Weather Service, Shreveport, LA issued a severe weather statement at 9:33pm Monday, March 14, 2022. A tornado warning remains in effect until 10pm CDT for Southeastern Nacogdoches and West Central San Augustine Counties.
At 932 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Etoile, or 20 miles east of Lufkin, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD... Tornado and golf ball size hail.
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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Nacogdoches and west central San Augustine Counties, including the following locations... Chireno and Broaddus.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
March 14, 2022 - The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center, Norman, Oklahoma issued at 7:20pm Monday, March 14, 2022 a severe thunderstorm watch 46 which is in effect until 2am for the following Texas counties: Angelina, Austin, Colorado, Dewitt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Gonzales, Grimes, Hardin, Harris, Harrison, Jasper, Lavaca, Liberty, Marion, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Newton, Panola, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, Waller, Washington, Wharton.
March 14, 2022 - The Timpson Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) responded to the house fire near the Panola County line, and Sheriff Kevin Windham confirmed the State Fire Marshal has been called in to determine the cause of the fire due to its suspicious nature.
According to the Timpson VFD, they responded to the house fire on CR 4916 on Sunday, March 13, 2022, and when the fire fighters arrived around 4:10am the house was fully involved in the fire and the residents had already evacuated from the structure.
Timpson VFD Fire Chief Tony Acosta stated the Gary Volunteer Fire Department also arrived at the scene due to a mutual aid agreement between the department and they supplied tankers of water to assist in putting the fire out. After fighting fire for over four hours, and once the fire was out, the fire fighters returned to the station at 8am.
Fire personnel were on site with the State Fire Marshal Monday, March 14, to assist in their investigation.
March 14, 2022 - Shelby County authorities engaged in a manhunt Saturday, March 12, 2022, when a suspect allegedly evaded apprehension, and assaulted a Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy.
Shelby County Sheriff Kevin Windham confirms Tenaha Police Department responded to a distubance call sometime before 1am at apartments located on South Center Street in Tenaha and one of his deputies was at the scene to assist.
As the Tenaha Police Department was attempting to contact the suspect at the front door, he ran out the back door and allegedly struck the Sheriff's Deputy and knocked him to the ground.
A search for the individual, Jamarius Smith, began and a little over two hours later, he was discovered again at the same residence. According to Sheriff Windham, Smith was armed with a weapon at that time and officers had a struggle with him in placing him under arrest.
During the struggle, a Center Police Officer was also allegedly bitten.
According to the Shelby County Sheriffs Department Jail log, Jamarius Smith, 19, of Tenaha was arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon, misdemeanor a; resisting arrest, misdemeanor a; evading arrest, misdemeanor a; assault on a public servant, felony 2; and assault on a public servant, felony 2.
Assisting the Tenaha Police Department, and Shelby County Sheriff's Department were Taylor Fanguy, Constable Precinct 4; and the Center Police Department.
March 11, 2022 - Tenaha Street in Center near the intersection of Hurst Street was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Friday, March 11, 2022.
When emergency personnel arrived at the scene of the crash, one vehicle remained in the roadway and the other had been parked in a nearby parking lot.
According to Center Police Officer Brian Wright, at around 1:20pm a black 2015 Dodge Challenger driven by Ingrido Balderas, 27, of Center was northbound on Tenaha Street after passing through the Hurst Street intersection. At that time a maroon 1995 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by Rodney Moore, 48, of Shelbyville was southbound on Tenaha Street.
The Chevrolet failed to yield right of way to the Dodge as Moore was attempted to enter the Taco Bell parking lot. Balderas attempted to avoid colliding with Moore; however, the Dodge struck the Chevrolet on the right rear quarter panel of the Chevrolet and caused damage to both vehicles.
Balderas was transported by ambulance to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for medical evaluation. No citations were issued at the time of the crash incident.
The Dodge was towed form the scene and the Chevrolet was able to be driven from the location. Center Police Officer Angela Neal assisted Officer Wright with his investigation and Shelby County Sheriff's Deputy William Denison assisted with traffic control.
March 11, 2022 - The water on N.E.W. WSC no longer requires boiling.
On March 2, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the N.E.W. Water Supply, #2030034, 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.
N.E.W. Water Supply 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. We have also provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of March 11, 2022.
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact the office:
220 West Columbia Street
San Augustine, Texas.
936-288-0489 or Charles Sharp 936-201-5001.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
If a customer, individual or employee wishes to contact the executive director, please call (512)239-4691.
March 2, 2022 - Due to a break in the line at Plant 1, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the N.E.W. Water Supply Corporation PWS # 2030034 to notify all customers on FM 711, CR 203, CR 205, CR 115, Fountain Town, Woodland Acres, and Harmony Communities to boil their water prior to consumption (eg., 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 the 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 N.E.W. Water Supply Corporation at 220 W. Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas, 75972, or call 936-288-0489 or Charles Sharp at 936-201-5001.
March 9, 2022 - State Highway 7 (SH7) East at the intersection of Loop 500 was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Wednesday, March 9, 2022, involving a truck-tractor and a pickup truck.
When Center Police Officers arrived at the scene, both vehicles were safely off the roadway.
According to Center Police Officer Brian Wright, at around 8:51am a white 2013 Ford F-150 driven by Justin Barr, 34, from Joaquin was westbound on SH7. As the Ford approached Loop 500, a grey 2016 International LF687 truck-tractor owned by Clarksville Refrigerated Lines LLC and driven by Joshua Andrews, 42, of Garland, Ark. attempted to enter SH7 traveling southbound and failed to yield right of way to the Ford.
The Ford was unable to avoid colliding with the International and collided with the left rear wheel of the truck-tractor, causing damage to both vehicles.
No injuries were reported as a reusult of the crash incident and no citations were issued.
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