October 9, 2024 - Join the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors in welcoming Jodi Zaunbrecher, owner of Rise Life Coaching to the Chamber of Commerce at a New Member Ribbon Cutting. The Ribbon Cutting will be on Tuesday, October 15 at 11am.
October 7, 2024 (Photos in progess) - This year’s East Texas Poultry Festival Open Photography Show was a huge success! All the entries were exceptional, and the judges certainly had a tough decision with the photos submitted. Thanks to all the competitors and volunteers for their interest and hard work.
Adult Division
Animals
1st place - Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place - Billie F Jones
3rd place - Janice Carter
Honorable Mention: Summer Koltonski
October 7, 2024 - Unfortunately there was a disturbance Saturday night at the Poultry Festival. Weapons were involved with one person injured.
Law Enforcement handled the incident quickly, keeping the Poultry Festival safe and secure.
Thank you to our local law enforcement and to everyone for their cooperation Saturday night. The safety of everyone at the Poultry Festival and all community events is the number one priority.
September 30, 2024 - Congratulations to the 2024 East Texas Poultry Festival Queen’s Court. Lillian Chisenhall was crowned the 2024 East Texas Poultry Festival Queen at the Coronation held Saturday, September 28th. Campbell Chase was First Runner Up and Addison Lloyd was Second Runner Up. Escorts Carson Bush and Kolton Scruggs were voted Grand Dukes.
Pageant Platinum Sponsor is HR Group, LL
Gold Sponsors are Blake Furniture, Dazzle Me Pink and Blue, and JML Management.
September 15, 2024 - The 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Queen’s Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday, September 28 and reigning Queen Laura Anne Scull will crown the 2024 Miss East Texas Poultry Festival Queen in the Center High School Cafetorium. The coronation ceremony will begin at 7pm. General admission is $5.
September 16, 2024 - The long awaited Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Shoe Sensation will be on Friday, September 27th at 10am. Shoe Sensation is located at 639 Hurst Street.
Shop hot brands such as Heydude, Sketcher, Converse, Crocs and more. Shoe Sensation carries shoes for the entire family – women’s, men’s and kids’. Shop early on Saturday, September 28th, starting at 9:00am – the first 100 customers will receive a mystery gift worth up to $100.