Joaquin Texas

Sarah Elizabeth Ramon of Joaquin arrested

News Staff

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Shelby County Sheriff Kevin W. Windham reports the arrest of Sarah Elizabeth Ramon, 28, of Joaquin. Ramon turned herself in Tuesday, December 19, 2023, and was booked into the Shelby County Jail.

JVFD Christmas Banquet presents awards and announces new fire station in the works

News Staff

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Christmas Banquet on Saturday, December 2. During the banquet, awards were given out to members who displayed outstanding service throughout the year. Stephen Ewing presented the award for “Most Calls Made” to Michael Parker.

2023 Joaquin Christmas Parade

Story And Photos By Shannon James

Saturday, December 2, 2023

The 2023 Joaquin Christmas Festival started early Saturday morning, December 2, in downtown Joaquin, with a car show, food and shop vendors, gingerbread house contest, photos with Santa and many more holiday festivities. The Joaquin Christmas Parade started around 12:30 p.m.

2023 Joaquin Christmas Festival

News Staff

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

JVFD October 29 - November 4 Report

News Staff

Monday, November 6, 2023

Over the week of October 29 - November 4, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had 3 calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events. Monday night at 9:36 p.m. a call came in for smoke in an apartment after the resident turned on their furnace.

JVFD October 8 -14 Report

News Staff

Monday, October 16, 2023

Over the week of October 8 - 14 the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department responded to 7 calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events. Monday at 4:42 p.m. a call came in for a fire starting in the woods near County Road 3822. The JVFD responded to put out the fire before it became a bigger issue.

JVFD October 1-7 Report

News Staff

Monday, October 9, 2023

Over the week of October 1 -7, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department responded to 3 calls, all of which came in on Monday. Here’s a summary of the week’s events. At 9:12 a.m. a call was received for a diesel spill on FM 139 near the Tenaha Creek Bridge.

JVFD Report: September 24 - 30

News Staff

Monday, October 2, 2023

Over the week of September 24 - 30, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had 2 calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events. Tuesday at 3:14 p.m. a page came in for an individual with high blood pressure at a residence on Saddle Street.

JVFD September 17-23 Report

Submitted By Brock Pugh

Monday, September 25, 2023

Over the week of September 17 through 23, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department had six calls. Here’s a summary of the week’s events. Sunday at 12:14 p.m. a call was received for a house fire on County Road 3199.

Portion of Highway 84 in Joaquin renamed after Lt. General O.R. "Cotton" Whiddon

Story And Photos By Shannon James

Friday, September 1, 2023

On Friday, September 1, the City of Joaquin held an event to honor the renaming of a portion of the United States Highway 84 in Joaquin between the Sabine River Bridge and Crystal Lake as the "LT. General O.R. 'Cotton' Whiddon Memorial Highway." Lt. General O.R.

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