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May 21, 2022 - U.S. Highway 59 in Timpson was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Monday, May 16, 2022.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Taylor Buster, at 9:05pm a white 2017 Kia Forte driven by Jamarria Lynnette Thompson, 19, of Garrison was southbound on U.S. Highway 59 North and attempted to make a left turn onto State Highway 87.
At that time a red 2014 Ford Mustang driven by Whitney Laine Ramsey, 24, of Timpson was northbound on U.S. Highway 59 when the Kia failed to yield right of way to the Ford which then collided with the Kia.
Thompson and her passenger Ashanti Page, 19, were transported by ambulance service to Nacogdoches Medical Center - Shelby Emergency Department for treatment of possible injuries.
Ramsey was transported by private vehicle to Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches.
Thompson was issued a citation for fail to yield right of way on green signal.
The Timpson Volunteer Fire Department assisted with traffic control and assisted emergency medical services with with their patients.
Also assisted at the scene were units with the Shelby County Sheriff's Department.
May 20, 2022 - Shelby County will have an online survey from May 19th to June 2nd, in order to gather information for their Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Shelby County and the participating jurisdictions encourage residents to take the survey online. The survey’s goal is to record public input for the plan draft. Discussion will include identifying natural hazards and hazard-related challenges facing the County in order to begin developing a plan to preserve strengths, resolve weaknesses, and meet future mitigation goals.
If there are any questions about the plan or survey, please call the County at 936-598-3863.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/HJYoFdsofRhhmJyS8
May 19, 2022 - State Highway 7 East at Flat Fork Creek was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Monday, May 16, 2022.
Emergency personnel was dispatched to the scene of the incident. When the Texas Department of Public Safety and Shelby County Sheriff's deputies arrived at the scene a vehicle was sitting partially in the eastbound traffic lane.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Dustin Ramos, at 8:30am a red 2015 Jeep driven by Sierra Harvey, 18, of Center was westbound when Harvey reached down for her watch and failed to drive in a single lane to the right and struck a guard rail.
Harvey was transported by ambulance to Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches and she was cited for failure to drive in a single lane.
The Jeep was towed from the scene.
May 19, 2022 - The water on N.E.W. WSC no longer requires boiling.
On May 13, 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 May 19, 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.
May 13, 2022 - Effective May 13, 2022 Until further notice
Due to a low chlorine residual at Plant 3, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required the N.E.W. Water Supply Corporation PWS #2030034 to notify all customers on FM 1992, FM 1277, the Norwood and Goodwin 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.
May 18, 2022 - U.S. Highway 59 through Timpson at the intersection of Bremond Street was the scene of a two-vehicle crash Sunday, May 15, 2022..
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Taylor Buster, at 1:50pm a white 2007 Ford Expedition driven by a 16-year-old passenger was stopped at a stop sign on Bremond Street.
At that time a white 2019 Dodge Ram 2500 driven by Arthur Martin Handsel, 61, of Montgomery with passenger Loraine Williams Handsel, 62, was southbound on U.S. 59 when the Expedition failed to yield right of way at the stop sign and pulled into the path of the Dodge causing it to strike the Expedition.
The passenger of the Expedition Hunter Tipton, 18, of Timpson was transported by private vehicle to Nacogdoches Medical Center in Nacogdoches for medical evaluation.
Timpson Volunteer Fire Department personnel responded and assisted at the scene.
May 18, 2022 - Gary Rholes, Shelby County Attorney, has announced he will be resigning from his office July 4, 2022 (Independence Day).
Rholes has been in the position of County Attorney since August 28, 1985, when he was first appointed. He won the election November 1986 during the general election retaining the position.
The County Judge who was in office when Rholes first took his office was Johnie Johnson. He has served in his capacity as County Attorney during the terms of six County Judges including Johnie Johnson, Glendon Jackson, Floyd "Dock" Watson, John Tomlin, Rick Campbell, and Allison Harbison.
As County Attorney, one of his greatest pleasures has been to collect and distribute toys for the County Attorney Toy Drive during the holidays.
Gary extends his appreciation to the voters for all of their support over the years.
May 16, 2022 - State Highway 7 West was the scene of a single-vehicle crash Sunday, May 15, 2022, just under nine miles from Center.
West Shelby County Volunteer Fire Department fire personnel responded to the scene to come to the aid of those involved and help clear the roadway.
According to Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper Taylor Buster, a white 2019 Jeep Cherokee driven by Dekylin Kendray Hoyt, 19, of Center was westbound on State Highway 7 West when it struck a tree that was across the roadway.
Following the collission Hoyt was able to keep the Jeep under control and brought it to a stop on the side of the roadway.
No injuries were reported as a result of the crash.
Hoyt was issued a citation for no driver's license.
May 16, 2022 - (Photo Album) - The 43nd Annual Take a Kid Fishing Tournament was held May 7, 2022 at Huxley Bay Marina. According to Larry Pierce, the tournament had 350 participants registered.
A drawing was held during the awards ceremony for tickets to Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor Splashtown. The winner was announced to be Jerry Lawhorn.
The winners of the 43rd Annual TAKF fishing were then announced and awarded.
Tournament Results
Overall Winners:
Largest Single Bream: Sariya Solomon (.56 lbs)
Sariya Solomon (2.35 lbs)
Age Group 3-5
Largest Single Bream by Weight - Kynleigh Lee (.50 lbs)
Smallest Fish by Length - Alaina Roberts (5 cm)
Heaviest String by Weight - Kynleigh Lee (1.94 lbs)
Age Group 6-10
Largest Single Bream by Weight - Sariya Solomon (.56 lbs)
Smallest Fish by Length - Lucas Jackson (4.7 cm)
Heaviest String by Weight - Sariya Solomon (2.35 lbs)
Age Group 11-15
Largest Single Bream by Weight - Kelsey Bridges (.49 lbs)
Smallest Fish by Length - Kenneth Burns (7 cm)
Heaviest String by Weight - Kelsey Bridges (2.05 lbs)
May 16, 2022 - The water on San Augustine Rural WSC no longer requires boiling.
On May 12, 2022, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the San Augustine Rural Public Water System, #2030007, 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.
San Augustine Rural Water 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 May 16, 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.
May 12, 2022 - Due to electrical issues at the Butts Plant, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required San Augustine Rural Public Water System PWS #2030007 to notify Customers on FM 1277, Butts Addition, Whippoorwill, FM 711, Hwy 96 N, and 21 W 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.
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 San Augustine Rural Water System at 220 W. Columbia Street, San Augustine, Texas, 75972, or call 936-288-0489 or Charles Sharp at 936-201-5001.
May 16, 2022 - Over the week of May 9th through 15th the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had 7 calls. Here’s a brief breakdown of those calls.
First, on Monday, May 9th a call came in about a older man who had fallen and needed to be checked out by JVFD EMRs before being transported by Allegiance EMS.
Next on Tuesday, May 10th there was a brush fire across from the Joaquin Elementary School. The fire was not severe and the JVFD was able to put it out fairly quickly.
On Thursday, May 12th a dispatch came through about a fire alarm for a house off Highway 7. This was found to be a false alarm and thankfully the house was not on fire.
Friday the 13th lived up to its reputation and gave the JVFD 3 calls. The first was for traffic control for a tractor trailer that had run partially off the road on Highway 7, next was to set for a landing zone for a patient that had been picked up by ambulance, and the last was a woods fire on FM 3343.
The last call for the week came in late Sunday, May 15th for a man who fell off of a horse. The Joaquin VFD responded first to the scene to check out the patient before Allegiance EMS arrived to transport him.
This turned out to be a rather busy week for the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department but all calls were conducted in a safe manner. With that, we hope that everyone has a great week going forward.
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