10/10/2025
Kirbyville Police Department Hosts Annual Santa’s Toy Box Event
KIRBYVILLE, Texas – The Kirbyville Police Department held its annual Santa’s Toy Box fundraiser on Saturday, September 20, drawing a record crowd for a day packed with racing, music, food, and community spirit. The event raises money to provide Christmas presents for children in need across the Kirbyville area.
The day kicked off at 9 a.m. with the Dam to Dam Poker Run, followed by the car show and the Guns & Hoses emergency vehicle show at 11 a.m. The emergency showcase featured more than 20 entries, with the top five recognized with trophies crafted by Pinewoods Fabrication. First place also included a $500 department donation, which Trout Creek VFD generously returned to the Santa’s Toy Box fund.
Guns & Hoses Emergency Vehicle Winners
• 1st Place: Trout Creek VFD – Ford F550 Unit 44 Brush Truck
• 2nd Place: Dam B VFD – International B24
• 3rd Place: Roganville VFD – Hummer Chief 1
• 4th Place: Kirbyville VFD – 1951 Ford
• 5th Place: Kirbyville VFD – Engine 2
Car Show Winners
1989 and Under
• 1st Place & Best in Show: Orman Whitehead, Kirbyville – 1970 Dodge Charger 500 ($100 & toolbox)
• 2nd Place: Cody Reynolds, Buna – 1983 Chevy G10 Van (toolbox)
• 3rd Place: Chase Dunn, Jasper – 1971 Corvette (toolbox)
1989 and Up
• 1st Place: Jason Loper, Kirbyville – 2004 Ford Mustang Coupe ($100)
• 2nd Place: Jason McClelland, Kirbyville – 1989 Dodge D100 (toolbox)
• 3rd Place: Drake Tomplait, Kirbyville – 2017 Chevy Silverado (toolbox)
Miss Kirbyville Queens Choice Award
The Miss Kirbyville Court joined the judging this year, presenting their own special honors:
• Car Show Winner: Orman Whitehead, Kirbyville – 1970 Dodge Charger 500
• First Responder Dinner: Kirbyville VFD – 1951 Ford
Food & Entertainment
Guests enjoyed incredible food from Kofa BBQ, while live music under the pavilion kept the energy high all afternoon. The lineup included:
• Bon Ami Band featuring Sarah Fussell
• Noah Jackson and the Neches River Band with guest Mike Smith
• Headliner Chris Breaux
By 5 p.m., attention shifted to the mud pits as Diamond K Racing hosted the Texas State Championship races.
Mud Race Winners
Outlaw 640
1st Keith House – Candy Man (TX Champion)
2nd Johnny Torres – Hard Times
3rd Todd McDonald – Redemption
Big Block
1st Keith House – Candy Man (TX Champion)
2nd Jon Gay – Tax Man
3rd Johnny Torres – Hard Times
2 Wheel Limited
1st Cody Wootton – Say When (TX Champion)
2nd Taylor Wootton – How Bout Now
3rd Jon Gay – N 2 Deep
540 Class
1st Eric Seiler – Shameless (TX Champion)
2nd Matt Smith – Maniac
3rd Bobby Rainer – Down N Dirty
Superstock
1st Eric Seiler – Shameless (TX Champion)
2nd Matt Smith – Marie Laveau
3rd Tommy Quinn – 4 Play
Hotstock
1st Tony Talamantes – Fugly (TX Champion)
2nd Dan DaVinci – Mudbunny
3rd Chuck Bell – Miller Lite
Bog Consistency
1st Eddie Thomas – Boy
2nd Tommy Shaver – Pipe Dreams
3rd Sharon Thomas – Handsome Jack
Community Effort
Organizing the massive event is no small feat. Planning begins in spring, with sponsors secured, volunteers recruited, and races coordinated months in advance. By September, the “Yellow Horde” of volunteers and organizers are in full force, ensuring every detail—from trophies and gumbo to auction items and racing lanes—is ready to go.
This year’s results spoke volumes:
• Twice as many car entries
• Twice as many emergency responders participating
• Over 1,000 paid spectators at the races
Funds raised go directly to serving local families. In the coming months, applications from families in need will be reviewed, toys purchased, and holiday bundles prepared—ensuring that Kirbyville children wake up to a joyful Christmas morning.
