October 10, 2026 - VFW Post 8904 and members of the community gathered on Friday, October 9, 2026 on the Historic Courthouse square to remember those who served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom.

October 8, 2026 - Dry conditions and northeast wind gusts up to 25 mph to make for favorable wildfire conditions on Friday, October 9, 2026. The elevated fire danger issued by the National Weather Service is valid from 10am today through 7pm Friday.

Saylor Crelia, Shelbyville, won 1st place in Livestock Class with her Chicken Coop. Photo by Caroline Chadwick.

October 5, 2026 - Families flocked to the 50th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival on Thursday morning, October 1 to watch F.L. Moffett students from kindergarten to second grade perform on the Frances Oates Stage, a tradition of the festival for decades. To see photos, click the below albums. Also, enjoy the videos of their performances.

F.L. Moffett Kindergarten Classes