American Legion

Pictured is the American Legion Post 230’s new cannon. It is an M-5 Anti-tank gun from the early 1940s. It is a static display in front of the American Legion building.

Pictured is the American Legion Post 230’s new cannon. It is an M-5 Anti-tank gun from the early 1940s. It is a static display in front of the American Legion building.

New cannon displayed outside Hallettsville American Legion

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Hallettsville American Legion Post 230 has received a new cannon which is now displayed in front of their building. This has been over ten years in the making to get this cannon. The cannon was delivered just last week.
Robert Nieto, right, is the new commander of American Legion Post 392 in Moulton. He is pictured with Brigadier General Jose David Riveria. Photo submitted by Robert Nieto

Robert Nieto, right, is the new commander of American Legion Post 392 in Moulton. He is pictured with Brigadier General Jose David Riveria. Photo submitted by Robert Nieto

Moulton welcomes Robert Nieto as new American Legion Commander

News Staff
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
A local veteran, Robert Nieto, was named as the new commander of American Legion Post 392 in Moulton. He’s been the new commander for several months now“We’re a small group, we have less than 50 members,” Nieto said. “I’ve been doing a lot of recruiting and trying to get some younger ones in.
The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) Board of Directors presented $3,011 to the Yoakum American Legion Post 395. The matching grant funded the 16’X18’ concrete slab that is the foundation for the recently renovated World War II M1 57 MM AntiTank Gun purchased by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2456 somewhere between 1951 and 1952. Contributed photo.

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) Board of Directors presented $3,011 to the Yoakum American Legion Post 395. The matching grant funded the 16’X18’ concrete slab that is the foundation for the recently renovated World War II M1 57 MM AntiTank Gun purchased by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2456 somewhere between 1951 and 1952. Contributed photo.

YEDC presents check to Yoakum American Legion Post 395

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The cannon was donated to the City of Yoakum in December of 2000. The YEDC has been committed to assisting local organizations in beautification efforts for many years.
Pictured from left to right are Yoakum American Legion Post #395 Commander Gale Schneider and Terry Landrum.Contributed photo.

Pictured from left to right are Yoakum American Legion Post #395 Commander Gale Schneider and Terry Landrum.Contributed photo.

Yoakum AL Post #395 receives national recognition

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Yoakum American Legion (AL) Post #395 Commander Gale Schneider and Yoakum AL Post #395 recently received national recognition for achieving 100% of the membership goal for the 2024 membership year.
Lavaca County veterans have been asked to turn out at Monday's commissioners court in a show of support for the county's talks on hiring a new veterans service officer. A committee of local veterans was appointed last month and from what we hear, a nomination should be forthcoming at that meeting.

Lavaca County veterans have been asked to turn out at Monday's commissioners court in a show of support for the county's talks on hiring a new veterans service officer. A committee of local veterans was appointed last month and from what we hear, a nomination should be forthcoming at that meeting.

Veterans urged to come show support at county’s talks on local veterans service officer

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
A leader with a local veteran service group was urging former military personnel to join him at next week’s planned commissioners court meeting in Hallettsville in a show of support for the planned talks about appointing a local veteran’s service officer.
American Legion Post No. 230 in Hallettsville held their honorary flag retirement ceremony at the local Legion Hall in the city park. They were joined this year by the Boy Scouts of Hallettsville, who assisted local veterans prep all the old flags they’d been brought by those in the community to respectfully dispose of our national symbol with the all the respect she’s rightfully due. God bless America!

American Legion Post No. 230 in Hallettsville held their honorary flag retirement ceremony at the local Legion Hall in the city park. They were joined this year by the Boy Scouts of Hallettsville, who assisted local veterans prep all the old flags they’d been brought by those in the community to respectfully dispose of our national symbol with the all the respect she’s rightfully due. God bless America!

Retiring of the Colors

Bobby Horecka
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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Legion, SAL to hold annual membership drive Sunday

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
American Legion Post No. 392, its Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 392 will hold their annual membership drive luncheon and installation of officers at noon Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Moulton American Legion Hall.
Shiner Legion members gathered on Flag Day for an official flag diposal ceremony.

Shiner Legion members gathered on Flag Day for an official flag diposal ceremony.

Legion Flag Disposal Ceremony held Flag Day

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Members of the Shiner’s Kolar-Stanek American Legion Post No. 201 recently held a formal flag disposal ceremony at their hall off U.S. Highway 90A in conjunction with Flag Day, Tuesday, June 14. The U.S.
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