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Pictured are (from left) Richard Lundie, Kenneth Ramsey, Jan Ramsey, Joy Hutto, Mary Fausett, Carolyn Umbrell, Larry Hume, Mike Wulf and Riichard Roddy.
April 1, 2024 - VFW Post 8904 Veterans and Auxiliary members honored those veterans who served in Somalia, “Operation Restore Hope” during a ceremony held April 1, 2024.
The program was opened with a prayer led by Kenneth Ramsey, Jr. Vice, and the ceremony was led by Mike Wulf, Post Sr. Vice.
"Americans consider themselves to be a compassionate people, and the United States military has a long standing tradition of humanitarian relief operations both within and outside the continental United States. Never has this humanitarian impulse proven more dangerous to follow than in 1992 when the United States intervened to arrest famine in the midst of an ongoing civil war in the East African country of Somalia."
Wulf continued, “Ultimately hundreds of thousands were saved from starvation, but unintended involvement in Somalian civil strife cost the lives of 30 American soldiers, four Marines, and eight Air Force personnel during the years of 1992 to 1994. The American military had established the conditions for peace in the midst of a famine and civil war but unlike later in Bosnia, the factions were not exhausted from the fighting and were not yet willing to stop the killing of each other and anyone caught in the middle. There was no peace to keep and the United States withdrew all military combat troops in March of 1994.
“The American G.I. had as always done their best under difficult circumstances to perform a complex, and often confusing mission, but the best military in the world can only lay the foundation for peace; they cannot create peace itself."
In honor of the Veterans who served in Somalia, Post member Kenneth Ramsey placed the the memorial wreath. Taps was then sounded as presented by Post Commander Richard Lundie in honor of those lost in Somalia and those who served and survived, but have since passed.
Pictured are (from left) Gene Hutto, Jan Ramsey, Kenneth Ramsey, Mary Fausett, Richard Lundie, Joy Hutto, Linda Lundie, Joyce Johnson, Dr. Jane Todd, Carolyn Umbrell, Larry Hume, Ike Reeves, Neil Woodfin, and Mike Wulf.
March 29, 2024 - VFW Post 8904 and Auxiliary members gathered at the Shelby County Veterans Memorial at the Shelby County Historic Courthouse in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Friday, March 29, 2024.
Larry Hume, Post Quartermaster, led the program and Kenneth Ramsey, Post Sr. Vice, offered the opening prayer.
Hume stated March 29 is the 51st anniversary since the last combat troops left Vietnam in 1973, now known as National Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day.
Larry Hume, Post Quartermaster, led the program on Friday.
“Today we have the opportunity not only to pause and reflect, but to remember and honor the memory of more than 58,000 men and women who gave so much, paying the ultimate price,” said Hume.
The occasion is also an opportunity to honor and remember more than 3.4 million military personnel who served in the Republic of Vietnam or elsewhere in Southeast Asia in support of military operations.
Hume remarked that Vietnam veterans are everyday people who were made extraordinary by events beyond their control. They did their duty because they had a deep and abiding love for their country.
Several Vietnam veterans gathered for a photo, include Joyce Johnson (councilwoman) whose brother was also in Vietnam. Pictured are (from left) Kenneth Ramsey, US Army; Joyce Johnson in honor of her brother Mac C. Buckley, US Army, KIA Vietnam; Neil Woodfin, Ike Reeves, US Navy, Larry Hume, US Air Force, and Mike Wulf, US Army.
“Our Vietnam veterans performed the highest form of public service. When it all came down to it, they stood strong and when it was needed, they answered the challenge. And the best way we can honor them today is to ensure that every new generation of veterans is appreciated and receives the dignity, the respect, and welcome home that they have earned,” said Hume. “Making sure that every veteran receives the benefits and entitlements they deserve is one way of maintaining a link to the thousands of men and women who help secure so many blessings for us.”
There were also problems unique to Vietnam, explained Hume. One chemical, one psychological.
“The use of Agent Orange resulted in a 15-year fight for presumptive compensation. Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly known as PTSD, produced a need for veteran centers, which finally became a reality in 1979. And before we leave here today, let's pause to honor those who have selfishly sacrificed to protect and defend our freedom by recommitting ourselves to our families, our communities, and to our country.”
Joyce Johnson attended the program and brought with her photos of her brother, Mac Curtis Buckley.
During the program, Hume invited all Vietnam veterans present to raise their hand and as they did he stated, “Welcome home brothers.”
In honor of all those who served in the Vietnam War, those who have passed and those still living, US Navy Vietnam veteran Ike Reeves will placed the memorial wreath.
“Shelby County, Texas as in previous wars and since answered the calls of duty and paid the price. We lost seven soldiers and one sailor and another marine. Marine while preparing to report with his unit to Vietnam,” said Hume.
The names that were read are as follows:
- Adams, Ted W. - Private First Class - Born in Beaumont, Texas, July 31, 1944. Inducted into the US Army November 14, 1965. Killed in action November 15, 1966, age 22. Buried in the Tennessee Cemetery, Timpson, Texas. Awarded the Purple Heart. Vietnam Memorial Panel 12 E, Line 76.
- Andrews, William L. "Shorty" - Specialist Fourth Class - Born in Shelby County, Texas, October 25, 1945. Inducted into the US Army in 1965. Killed in action February 16, 1967, age 21. Buried in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas. Awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Vietnam Memorial Panel 15 E, Line 38.
- Barnett, Jimmy D. - Private First Class - Born in Joaquin, Texas, February 28, 1943. Inducted into the US Army May 1967. Killed in action March 26, 1968, age 25. Buried in the Jackson Cemetery, Joaquin, Texas. Awarded the Purple Heart. Vietnam Memorial Panel 46 E, Line 28.
- Buckley, Mac C. - Private First Class - Born in Center, Texas, July 11, 1945. Inducted into the US Army 1967. Killed in action July 5, 1968. Buried in the Westview Cemetery, Center, Texas. Awarded the Purple Heart. Vietnam Memorial Panel 53 W, Line 16.
- Byford, Larry S. "Possum" - Private First Class - Born in Center, Texas, May 1, 1945. Inducted into the US Army October 1965. Killed in action June 23, 1967. Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas. Awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Vietnam Memorial Panel 22 E, Line 52.
- Chatelain, Ray A. - Seaman First Class - Born in Louisiana May 6, 1946. Joined the US Navy October 1965. Killed in an explosion aboard the USS Forrestal. Buried in the Longstreet Cemetery, Longstreet, Louisiana. Awarded the Purple Heart. Vietnam Memorial Panel 24 E, Line 50.
- Eaden, William H. - Sergeant - Born in Timpson, Texas, August 12, 1939. Joined the US Army December 13, 1961. Career soldier killed in action November 12, 1965. Buried in the Mount Gillion Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas. Awarded the Purple Heart. Vietnam Memorial Panel 3 E, Line 42.
- Hughes, Jerry L. - Sergeant - Born in Center, Texas, July 17, 1946. Inducted into the US Army May 1966. Killed in action July 12, 1967. Buried in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. Awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Vietnam Memorial Panel 23 E, Line 59.
- Johnson, Taylor D. "Sonny" - Major - Born in Joaquin, Texas, December 15, 1929. Joined the US Army 1953. Career soldier. Killed in action January 28, 1966. Buried in the Joaquin Cemetery, Joaquin, Texas. Awarded the Air Medal and Purple Heart. Vietnam Memorial Panel 4 E, Line 103.
- Lightfoot, John B. - Corporal - Born in Shelby County, Texas, July 27, 1952. Joined the US Marine Corps June 14, 1971. Killed in a training accident in Louisiana while preparing to deploy to Vietnam. Buried in the McClelland Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas.
- Lynch, Samuel R. - Specialist Fourth Class - Born in Nacogdoches, Texas, May 26, 1949. Inducted into the US Army 1969. Killed in action December 12, 1970. Buried in the White Rock Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas. Awarded the Purple Heart. Vietnam Memorial Panel 6 W, Line 130.
- Patrick, Calvin R. - Private First Class - Born in Houston, Texas, November 23, 1950. Inducted into the US Army November 30, 1968. Killed in action May 25, 1969. Buried in the Wimberly Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas. Awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Vietnam Memorial Panel 24 W, Line 106.
March 28, 2024 - M&M Insurance Agency held a new location ribbon cutting for their second Center office on Thursday, March 28, 2024, hosted by the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors.
Deborah Chadwick, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce President, introduced Luzdivina Ramos who is the branch manager for the location.
Ramos said she has been working with the agency for 13 years and Ron Masterson is the owner. In 2003, M&M Insurance Agency was incorporated by Masterson an us currently under the direction of himself and his wife Linda.
A second office was opened in Hemphill office in the fall of 2005 and the San Augustine branch was opened in 2007. In the summer of 2016, the Nacogdoches office was opened.
“In 2023, it was decided to open a second location here in Center to better serve the community,” said Ramos. “We are proud to be one of the areas leading agencies. We provide our customers with a vast range of insurance.”
She mentioned options of insurance for automobile, homeowners, commercial, farm, life, as well as bonds.
Other staff members then introduced themselves, and they were Esmerelda Ramos, and Alaina Arcibar.
The new Center office is located at 510 Shelbyville Street, and they can be reached by phone at 936-590-7967.
March 25, 2024 - As the month of March proceeds with a lot of news reports on International Women History Month, let us remember the group of women who made history for working on the C. H. Daniels School Reunion in Center, Texas. In spite of the school being closed for many years, the original group of women brought years of enjoyment for Daniels graduates and friends throughout the years. Many are gone now but will be saluted for their hard work in keeping the legacy of the school alive. Scholarships were presented to seniors from profits, classmates were brought together from different cities and some states, and an opportunity for relatives to visit each other existed.
In 2010, after several years of absence of the reunion, another group of women formed the committee that worked for ten more years to continue the reunion. They were very successful and students from surrounding areas did receive scholarships upon graduation from high school. The pandemic in 2021 was the cause of discontinuing the reunion. The last one was in 2019 and plans were being made for the next one in 2021. The reunions have not resumed but the women who made history should be remembered as people who cared and worked hard to keep the legacy alive for the closed C. H. Daniels School.
There are many more stories to be told about many women in Center and Shelby County who have made history with their businesses, their concern for health issues, their achievements, and their hard work in the community. Happy International Women History Month.
March 22, 2024 - VFW Post 8904 and Auxiliary held a remembrance program Friday, March 22, 2024, to honor those who served in Kosovo and who were a part of Operation Allied Force.
The program was led by Post Commander Richard Lundie, and he offered the opening prayer.
Pictured are (from left): Derrick Roberts, Gene Hutto, Mary Fausett, Teresa Hume, Carolyn Umbrell, Larry Jones, Mike Wulf, Richard Lundie, and Larry Hume.
“25 years ago today, on March 24th, 1999, NATO launched an air campaign called Operation Allied Force, the halt the humanitarian devastation that was then unfolding in Kosovo,” said Lundie. “The decision to intervene followed more than a year of fighting within the province, and the failure of international efforts to resolve the conflict by diplomatic means. NATO announced the suspension of the air campaign on June 10, 1999.”
Once it was concluded, a Military Technical Agreement with the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was signed between the International Security Force and the Governments of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Republic of Serbia.
NATO casualties were light and allies suffered no fatalities as a result of combat operation.
“Two American Army helicopter pilots, Chief Warrant Officer David Gibbs and Kevin Riker died when their AH-64 helicopter crashed in the early hours of May 5, 1999. The crash was not due to enemy fire, but two of America’s finest died in the early hours of May 5, 1999. died that day serving their country,” said Lundie.
In honor of those who served, and those who lost their lives, Post member Larry Jones placed a memorial wreath upon the Shelby County Veterans Memorial.
Taps was then played as presented by Gene Hutto, Past-Post Commander.
The program was concluded and it was announced the next program hosted by VFW Post 8904 will be held Friday, March the 29, at 10am, to honor Vietnam Veteran Memorial Day and the 51st anniversary of the last combat troop to leave Vietnam.
March 22, 2024 - “When I talk to schoolchildren, I tell them to close their eyes and remember what it was like when they left to go to school that morning. What is your house like? Was your room clean? Did anyone kiss you goodbye? Now, open your eyes. What would it be like if you never saw any of that again? Not your house. Not most of your family. They usually get very quiet.” This is how Hans Polk began his account of what happened to him as a six year old Jewish boy in Amsterdam in 1943 for the Timpson Area Genealogical and Heritage Society last Wednesday.
The Netherlands had fallen to the Germans and anti-Jewish pogroms had been instituted. “The Nazis had begun arresting Jews and sending them to concentration camps. Our neighbors, who were not Jewish, had agreed to take me, my parents' only child, if the Nazis came for them. Late in the day on June 20, 1943 my father handed me over to our neighbors and he and my mother were taken away shortly thereafter. They arrived at the Sobibor concentration camp on July 2 where then were later executed,” Polk recalled.
“Our neighbor took me to an orphanage which was run by Jews dressed as Catholic priests and nuns who were trying to hide Jewish children. Polk was adopted by a Christian family later and raised as their own. “Two weeks after I was adopted from the orphanage, the Nazis were told about the Jews in the orphanage and forty of them were taken away to the camps.” On May 5, 1945 the liberating American and Canadian forces rolled into Amsterdam. “They were throwing slices of bread to the people lining the streets. This was something we had not seen for a long time. Previously, we had had to eat soup made from the leaves of trees.”
Polk immigrated to the United States in 1956, later becoming a naturalized citizen and marrying an American Catholic. Their children were reared as Catholics and Polk eventually converted to Catholicism himself. He has visited the Netherlands a few times since he came to the U.S., even seeing his parents' names on a memorial at Sobibor. “Do I hate the Germans? No. They are good people but they allowed themselves to be misled by an evil person,” Polk concluded.
TAGHS meets at 2PM on the third Wednesday of each month in the meeting room of the Timpson Public Library, located on the corner of Austin and Bremond Streets in downtown Timpson. The public is always welcome. The TAGHS Library is located within the Timpson Public Library and is open and staffed from 9AM until 5PM weekdays. Telephone 936-254-2966 and ask for the Genealogical Library.
March 22, 2024 - March is National Women’s History Month and the daughter of the late W. M. Swindell and Beulah Swindell has made history in the area of Caring for others and deserves a salute and applauds from the community.
Pamela Swindell McClelland is the sister of several siblings who everyone goes to for answers, advice, and care. Even though she lives in Killeen, she has been a substitute mother for some of her nieces and nephews through the years and now often spends time with great-nieces and nephews. Pamela had a day camp at her home for them to visit during summer or special days when school was not in session. Parents would pack up their kids (not only relatives, but friends also). They were happy to go visit Aunt Pam. I enjoyed the week I stayed with her to help with the many people she had in her home. We all loved Pam, and after many years she now has her own granddaughter, who was born in 2023, to love and care for. Pamela was a great caregiver for her dad, W. M., until his transition. Now her oldest brother Earl, is in her care. You can tell Pamela was and still is the backbone of the Swindell family. We salute the women who have made history and made the county proud of them.
March 20, 2024 - March is National Women’s History Month and the daughter of the late W. M. Swindell and Beulah Swindell has made history in the area of sports.
Retha Swindell is well known as the first African American basketball player for University of Texas and still holds fame of high rebounds there. After graduation she played on two professional teams of WBL (Women’s Pro Basketball League), Chicago, and Dallas. As an inspiration to pass on her skills to others she became a basketball coach and teacher of mathematics in two Texas high schools for many years before she retired.
She has been inducted into four Hall of Fames for her achievements: Center High School Alumni, University of Texas, WBL, and most recent Texas Black Athletes Hall of Fame where she received a purple jacket. The family is very proud of her and show their support wherever and whenever she receives the honors.
March 18, 2024 - The Piney Woods Photographic Society held their regular monthly meeting this past Saturday, with the March Challenge being "Still Life Photography" and a workshop on "Landscapes - Cloud Photography."
The Challenge photos were submitted by club members for discussion and voting for club favorites.
The PWPS is a photography club for camera enthusiasts of all skills and interests. Our goal is to help you become a better photographer and give you a place to meet others who share your passion for photography. Featuring programs and activities with information and instruction for all skill levels in an environment of support and cooperation. Visitors are welcome to attend our meetings always held on the third Saturday of the month, at the First Methodist Church, 211 Porter St., Center, TX.
For more information, follow the club activities on facebook, https://www.facebook.com/groups/PineyWoodsPhoto. If you want to view all the challenge entries, view our flickr page, https://www.flickr.com/groups/pineywoodsphotographic/
March Challenge - Still Life Photography
1st Place Favorite (tie): "Wash Day" by Bobbie Jean Wood
1st Place Favorite (tie): "Twisted Steel" by Anna Jones
2nd Place Favorite (tie): "Anonymous Blessings" by Billie F. Jones
2nd Place Favorite (tie): "Marshmallows" by Julie Cantrell-Green
3rd Place Favorite: "On The Corner" by Charley P. Cantrell
Pictured are (from left) Center Councilman Howell Howard, Cruz Bryce, Scotty Bryce, Anna Bryce and Mayor David Chadwick.
March 17, 2024 - (Photos: Album1) Shelby County Grill Fest, Sponsored by Farmers State Bank, was held at the Shelby County Expo on March 16, 2024, and the overall winner of the Lone Star Barbecue Society sanctioned competition was East Texas Smokers with head cook Scotty Bryce.
Reserve overall award recipient was Big Juicy’s BBQ with head cook Janna Smelley.
Cook teams were all set and cooking on Friday night at the Expo preparing their food for judging the next day. During the evening the washer and 42 tournaments, both of which were sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank, were held in the arena. Karaoke, sponsored by Brock’s Rocks, was also enjoyed while those competitions were ongoing.
Pictured are (from left) Councilman Howell Howard, Janna Smelley and Mayor David Chadwick.
David Chadwick, City of Center Mayor, was the emcee for the awards ceremony held on Saturday, and was accompanied by Howell Howard, Center council member, in presenting awards to the competitors.
Mayor Chadwick recognized all of the sponsors for the event, and specifically Bobby Daw who manages the Expo, for all he did to facilitate the event activities. Brandy Filz then announced the winners of each portion of the competition.
This year there were 15 competitors with opportunity to participate in divisions for brisket, chicken, ribs, beans, open food, Margarita, and Bloody Mary.
Pictured are (from left): Councilman Howell howard, Royce Johnson, Richard Livingston, event sponsor - Shelby Savings Bank representative Lorei Choate, and Mayor David Chadwick.
East Texas Smokers had a total accumulated points of 27 with 3rd place in Brisket; 1st place in Chicken; and 2nd place in Ribs. Big Juicy’s point count which carried her to the Reserve Champion spot was 26 with 1st place in Brisket; 3rd place in Chicken; 3rd place in Ribs.
Smokin’ Wrench Barbecue was the winner of the People’s Choice award.
Pictured are (from left) Councilman Howell Howard, Ryan Bailey, Hannah Bailey, Mayor David Chadwick, and event sponsor - Shelby Savings Bank representative Lorei Choate.
The 42 tournament had 12 teams entered and following a great night of competition Friday, the winners were Royce Johnson and Richard Livingston. Arriving in second place were Olivia and Shelby Johnson.
Washer tournament winners were Ryan and Hannah Bailey. Second place for the Washer tournament were Robbie Dutton and Curtis Bailey.
The cook-off competition results were:
Overall Points Top Winners
Grand Champion - East Texas Smokers, head cook Scotty Bryce. (27 points)
Reserve Champion - Big Juicy’s BBQ, head cook Janna Smelley. (26 points)
Beans
1st place - The Fluffy Dumplin, head cook Lucas Robbins.
2nd place - Shelby Savings Bank, head cook Clay Blacksher.
3rd place – Chase-N-Moore Smoke, head cook Shawn Moore.
4th place – Hound Dawg Harris, head cook Robert Harris.
5th place – Farmers State Bank, head cook Joey Lawson.
6th place – East Texas Smokers, head cook Scotty Bryce.
7th place - Squeals on Wheels, head cook David Lefler.
Chicken
1st place - East Texas Smokers, head cook Scotty Bryce.
2nd place - Real Smoke BBQ, head cook Duane Anderson.
3rd place – Big Juicy’s BBQ, head cook Janna Smelley.
4th place - Pokin’ & Smokin’, head cook Mike Bryce.
5th place – Squeals on Wheels, head cook David Lefler.
6th place - Chase-N-Moore Smoke, head cook Shawn Moore.
7th place - Shelby Savings Bank, head cook Clay Blacksher.
8th place - Farmers State Bank, head cook Joey Lawson.
9th place – Catfish Josh Campbell, head cook Josh Campbell.
10th place - Hound Dawg Harris, head cook Robert Harris.
Ribs
1st place - Hound Dawg Harris, head cook Robert Harris.
2nd place - East Texas Smokers, head cook Scotty Bryce.
3rd place - Big Juicy’s BBQ, head cook Janna Smelley
4th place - Chase-N-Moore Smoke, head cook Shawn Moore.
5th place – Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, head cook Steven Shires.
6th place - Pokin’ & Smokin’, head cook Mike Bryce.
7th place - Catfish Josh Campbell, head cook Josh Campbell.
8th place - The Fluffy Dumplin, head cook Lucas Robbins.
9th place – Squeals on Wheels, head cook David Lefler.
10th place - Smokin Wrench BBQ, head cook Drake Braxton.
Brisket
1st place - Big Juicy’s BBQ, head cook Janna Smelley.
2nd place – J’s Bar and Grill, head cook Jeremy Snider.
3rd place - East Texas Smokers, head cook Scotty Bryce.
4th place - Chase-N-Moore Smoke, head cook Shawn Moore.
5th place - Catfish Josh Campbell, head cook Josh Campbell.
6th place - Hound Dawg Harris, head cook Robert Harris.
7th place - Real Smoke BBQ, head cook Duane Anderson.
8th place - Smokin Wrench BBQ, head cook Drake Braxton.
9th place - Pokin’ & Smokin’, head cook Mike Bryce.
10th place - Farmers State Bank, head cook Joey Lawson.
Margarita
1st place - Real Smoke BBQ, head cook Duane Anderson.
Bloody Mary
1st place - J’s Bar and Grill
Open Cook
1st place - East Texas Smokers, head cook Scotty Bryce.
Grill Fest "Chillin' and Grillin'" List of Champions (since sanctioned by Lone Star Barbecue Society)
2023 Champion - Chase-N-Moore Smoke, head cook Shawn Moore.
2023 Reserve Champion - Squeals on Wheels, head cook David Lefler
2022 Champion - Squeals on Wheels, head cook David Lefler
2022 Reserve Champion - East Texas Smokers, head cook Scotty Bryce
2021 Champion - East Texas Smokers, head cook Scotty Bryce
2021 Reserve Champion - Real Smoke BBQ, head cook Wade Anderson
2020 - Canceled
2019 Champion - All Smoked Up from Jacksonville, Texas, head cook Oley Willis
2019 Reserve Champion - Chase-N-Moore Smoke 1, head cook Shawn Moore
2018 Champion - All Smoked Up from Jacksonville, Texas, head cook Oley Willis
2018 Reserve Champion - Tipsy Texans, head cook Joshua Campbell
2017 Champion - Shelby Savings Bank from Center, Texas, head cook Clay Blacksher
2017 Reserve Champion - Blowin’ Smoke BBQ, head cook Adam Bradshaw
2016 Champion - All Smoked Up from Jacksonville, Texas, head cook Oley Willis
2016 Reserve Champion - Smokin’ Lil Red BBQ, head cook Brandon Robertson
2015 Champion - All Smoked Up from Jacksonville, Texas, head cook Oley Willis
2015 Reserve Champion - Team Rage from Rusk, head cook Braun Cyr
2014 Champion - Wild Willis Kookers from Willis, Texas, head cook Lang Chapman
2014 Reserve Champion - Team Rage from Rusk, Texas, head cook Braun Cyr.
The BBQ cook-off started in 2011 as the "Go Hog Wild Cook-Off" and became a sanctioned event in 2014.
The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce expresses a huge thank you to the following Sponsors: Farmers State Bank, Shelby Savings Bank, City of Center, Pilgrims Pride, Texas Farm Bureau Insurance, C&J A/C and Heating, 4C Electrical Services, Ace Hardware of East Texas, BTS Disposal, Bob's Pawn and Gun Shop, Cobb-Vantress-Timberlake Farm, R&D Distributing, Raymond Motor Company, Timberwolf LakeWorks and Brock's Rocks.
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