Chambers County ESD #1

05/12/2026

𝗝𝗘𝗘𝗣 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 - 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵

The 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳’𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲, along with their law enforcement partners, is preparing for Jeep Weekend and looks forward to welcoming everyone. To ensure a 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, please remember to respect our beaches, adhere to traffic advisories, and drink responsibly.

Please be advised that there will be an 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝘄 𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 throughout the event, and a 𝙯𝙚𝙧𝙤-𝙩𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙮 will be in effect; violations of the law 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱.

05/10/2026

From all of us at Chambers County ESD #1, we would like to wish all the wonderful mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and mother figures in our community a very Happy Mother’s Day!

Thank you for your endless love, strength, compassion, and sacrifices that help make our families and communities stronger every day. We hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and time spent with those who mean the most to you. 💐💕

05/08/2026

You do far more than teach lessons — you inspire, encourage, protect, and help shape the future of our community. We are grateful for the long hours, hard work, and heart you pour into our schools.

Thank you for making a difference. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎🚒

04/25/2026

04/24/2026

All lanes reopened

TRAFFIC UPDATE 2:54 PM

All lanes of Interstate 10 near SH 124 in Winnie have reopened to traffic.

TRAFFIC UPDATE:

Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reports that the crash has tragically claimed the life of a reserve deputy constable from a neighboring jurisdiction. The incident involved an 18-wheeler and the off duty deputy constable, who was conducting traffic control along the interstate. Our thoughts and prayers are with the deputy constable's family and loved ones.

Eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 remain closed near SH 124 in Winnie, with traffic being diverted to Highway 73 as the Texas Department of Public Safety continues to investigate the scene. Additional traffic updates will be shared as more information becomes available.

04/24/2026

Traffic Update

TRAFFIC UPDATE 2:54 PM

All lanes of Interstate 10 near SH 124 in Winnie have reopened to traffic.

TRAFFIC UPDATE:

Sheriff Brian Hawthorne reports that the crash has tragically claimed the life of a reserve deputy constable from a neighboring jurisdiction. The incident involved an 18-wheeler and the off duty deputy constable, who was conducting traffic control along the interstate. Our thoughts and prayers are with the deputy constable's family and loved ones.

Eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 remain closed near SH 124 in Winnie, with traffic being diverted to Highway 73 as the Texas Department of Public Safety continues to investigate the scene. Additional traffic updates will be shared as more information becomes available.

04/24/2026

Traffic Notice

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

Emergency personnel are responding to a major accident on Interstate 10 Eastbound east of SH 124 in Winnie near the county line.

All eastbound lanes are currently shut down, and traffic is being diverted to Highway 73 while first responders work the scene.

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. We appreciate your patience.

04/23/2026

This weekend is the sales tax holiday for emergency supplies!

04/13/2026

Thank you to our dispatchers for being the calm voice in the chaos and the critical link between our community and emergency responders. Your dedication, quick thinking, and steady presence never go unnoticed. We appreciate all you do.

04/03/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and steady day. We’re here if you need us—ready to respond, ready to help, and always committed to keeping our community protected.

03/19/2026

Please see the information regarding road work here in Winnie!

🚧 Road Work Notice

Chambers County Road and Bridge will be performing road work on LeBlanc Street in Winnie, from Hwy 124 to East Palm, March 23 through March 31.

Motorists should expect delays while work is being completed. Please plan accordingly and travel safely through the area.

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our roads.