October 10, 2019 - Congratulations, Mr. Cecil Strong on winning the 2019 Polaris Ranger 500, benefiting Shelby County Outreach Ministries and its programs.
October 6, 2019 - This year's photography show was a huge success! All the entries were exceptional and the judges certainly had a tough group of photos to work with. Thanks to all the competitors and volunteers for their interest and hard work. A very special thanks to Dr. Charles R. Collard and his staff, for their support and help in converting the optical clinic to a photo gallery and the members of the Piney Woods Photographic Society for helping to set up and host the exhibit and greet all those who attended.
October 5, 2019 - The 2019 Chicken Clucking Contest brought new entertainment to the stage with some of the contestants turning their clucking opportunity into singing and theatrical performances.
Zac Payne, who competed in 6-11 age division, brought a light saber to the stage and clucked his rendition of the Star Wars theme. Contest Olivia Hatfield clucked to the tune of 'I believe I can fly." Another contestant in the 17 and up division, Mahesh Galal, gave a theatrical performance of a glimpse into a bullied chickens life.
October 5, 2019 - Well, another year is done. This made 10 years I’ve been Photography coordinator at the ETPF at Vision Source office. I want to thank Dr Randy Collard for allowing me to overtake his office with all those photographs, 195 entries this year! A very special thanks to the members of the Piney Woods Photographic Society for helping me to set up, take down and host the exhibit by greeting everyone who came through the exhibit and answered any questions anyone had the past 4 days. I hope anyone that came through the exhibit enjoyed it.
October 3, 2019 - (Album) - The 43rd Annual East Texas Poultry Festival (ETPF) is clucking and crowing with the event now in full swing! Ceremonies were held Thursday, October 3, 2019, under the Frances Oates tent on the Center square.
October 2, 2019 - Two members of the Piney Woods Photographic Society won ribbons at the East Texas State Fair in Tyler.
Congratulations to Mrs. Donna Holt who won a blue ribbon at the East Texas State Fair in Tyler, Texas in the category of Heritage and History with her photograph 'Precious Memories' of family member's antique rocking chair.