Community Banks Fundraiser Raises $4,685 for BBSF

From left: Judy Monroe (BBSF), Will Lucas (SSBTX) , Steve Waters (Sabine State Bank), David Chadwick (Farmers State Bank). Not in the photo: BOM Bank and Austin Bank.

Local Fire Departments Receive $1.6 Million from Texas A&M Forest Service

October 14, 2025 - All of the Shelby County fire departments were awarded funds today from the Texas A&M Forest Service through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program.

The Texas A&M Forest Service conducted the first Funding Meeting for Fiscal Year 2026 on October 14, 2025. During this meeting, approximately $164 million in grants was awarded
to Texas volunteer fire departments with $1,675,000 being awarded to local Shelby County fire departments for essential firefighting equipment.

12 Veterans Honored During Quilts of Valor Presentation at ETPF (Photos Added)

October 3, 2025 - (Photo Album) - The Shelby County 4-H Heart to Hands Project and the Shelby Sewcial Bee presented 12 veterans with Quilts of Valor during the 49th East Texas Poultry Festival activities under the big tent on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Ramirez, Newton Win Chicken Trot 5K Overall Against Nearly 200 Others

Shelby County Varsity Football Scores for Week 7 (Final)

October 10, 2025 - Week 7 of Shelby County Varsity Football Scores.

Friday, October 10
Center 14 - Carthage 60, Final Score
Joaquin 21 - San Augustine 28, Final Score
Shelbyville 33 - Garrison 35, Final Score
Tenaha 21 - Alto 59, Final Score
Timpson 55 - Hemphill 0, Final Score

49th East Texas Poultry Festival Creative Art Show Winners

Nickolas Smith Takes the Heat of the Reaper to Win Wing-It Contest

October 6, 2025 (Photos) - Nickolas Smith of Center took the heat of the Carolina Reaper to win the trophy in the 49th East Texas Poultry Festival Wing-It competition on October 4, 2025.