Quilt of Valor Presentation for Jack Wills

From left: Daughter Gloria, Post Commander Mike Wulf, wife Satchiko, Mr. Jack, Post Chaplain Richard Lundie, Auxiliary member Linda Lundie, Post Quartermaster Mary Roberts, and Auxiliary President Mary Fausett. Photo taken by Post Adjutant Larry Hume.

VFW Post 8904, Auxiliary Announce Winners

October 10, 2024 - VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary each had a drawing at this year's Poultry Festival. Daniele won the electric smoker, and Roy Blackshear won the Remembrance Poppy Quilt. Auxiliary member Linda Lundie made the quilt.

Tiger Shack New Chamber Member Ribbon Cutting

October 10, 2024 - Ambassadors of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce traveled to Tenaha for the New Chamber Member ribbon cutting event for the Tiger Shake to congratulate new owners Chad and Tina Hutto.

Timpson Elementary Students Take Field Trip to City Square

October 9, 2024 - (Photo Album) - Timpson Elementary School students took a field trip September 28, 2024 and they visited businesses on the Timpson square.

Shelbyville HS Students Perform Magic/Chemistry Show at ETPF Festival

October 7, 2024 - Students with Brooke Harrison’s high school chemistry class from Shelbyville performed a “Magic/Chemistry Show” during the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival on Friday, October 4, 2024.

48th ETPF Car, Motorcycle Show Results; Gilchrist Earns People's Choice

Pictured are (from left) Lawrence Davis, Andi Foster, Rex Hutto, Dickie Gilchrist, Leon Aldridge, and Cole Milford.

Elliott Wins Welding Trailer, Machine Drawing at ETPF

Pictured above are (from left): Jamie Hagler; Philip Crelia, Poncho Elliott and Shirel Sanders.

2024 East Texas Poultry Festival Open Photography Show Winners

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

Poultry Festival "Strut, Cluck, and Crow" Contest Winners

October 7, 2024 (Photos, video in progress) - A fan favorite event of the festival to add to everyone's bucket list is the Poultry Festival "Strut, Cluck, and Crow" Clucking Contest! Participants each brought their unique interpretations of a chicken.

Thank you to the wonderful sponsors of the event. Platinum Sponsor was Debrah J. Worsham and Awards Sponsor was Tammy Steptoe Realty.

2024 East Texas Poultry Festival Quilt Show Results

October 7, 2024 (Photos in Progress) - Jheri-Lynn McSwain and Mia Munoz both won Best of Show in their division with their quilt entry in the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Quilt Show sponsored by Scull Timber.

The theme for this year's quilt show was 'Animals' and crafters showcased their quilting skills. Rene S. Kay won the theme category with her quilt, Blue Jay Way.

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