Hallettsville Tribune Herald

Lucie was quite the character to those of you who had the honor of knowing her.

Lucie was quite the character to those of you who had the honor of knowing her.

Lucie: A dog’s life, remembered

Bobby Horecka
Sunday, July 16, 2023
In September 2004 a young, sickly and very pregnant dog invited herself to a patio party, forever changing the course of the lives of all those who were gathered there that day. Of course, none of them could have guessed that her arrival that day might one day save hundreds of other canine lives.
If you have any information on the person(s) responsible for this theft or the location of the boat and trailer, please contact investigators at 361-574-8023. 

If you have any information on the person(s) responsible for this theft or the location of the boat and trailer, please contact investigators at 361-574-8023. 

Boat stolen from Fordtran area

Bobby Horecka
Sunday, July 16, 2023
The Criminal Investigations Division with the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s in solving the theft of a 2015 Shoalwater boat and trailer from the Fordtran area between Hallettsville and Victoria.
Hallettsville’s Statue of Liberty was one of just two Lady Liberty miniatures found in the Lone Star State as of 2018, though a couple more have gone up in East Texas since. Still, she has almost as many visitors here in Hallettsville as those who swing by to see our historic courthouse over the course of a year, believe it or not.

Hallettsville’s Statue of Liberty was one of just two Lady Liberty miniatures found in the Lone Star State as of 2018, though a couple more have gone up in East Texas since. Still, she has almost as many visitors here in Hallettsville as those who swing by to see our historic courthouse over the course of a year, believe it or not.

What’s pointy and green and looks like it belongs in a New York harbor someplace?

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
If you happen to take U.S. Highway 90-A through Lavaca County, you’ll likely drive right past this less-than-usual sight on Hallettsville’s western edge as you’re headed out of town. See her over there, just to your left, right next to the USDA and Farm Service Agency offices?
Alice Jo Summers will stay as mayor, voters decided Saturday.

Alice Jo Summers will stay as mayor, voters decided Saturday.

Hallettsville voters keep Summers as mayor

Bobby Horecka
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Alice Jo Summers will retain her role as mayor of Hallettsville, voters decided Saturday. Summers faced a three-way race for the city’s top elected position, with challenges coming from councilwoman and mayor pro-tem Cindy Renken and Hallettsville resident Gordon C. Clark.
HISD Photo

HISD Photo

Newspaper Staffers honored by Hallettsville ISD

News Staff
Monday, April 24, 2023
Hallettsville Tribune-Herald’s Senior Staff Writer Jimmy Appelt and Sports Editor Chuck Grafe were both honored by the Hallettsville Independent School District with the Stand Up for Public Schools Awards for their outstanding coverage of the local school district at last week’s monthly meeting of...
Art by Michelle Price.

Art by Michelle Price.

Lavaca County News Review Podcast

Murray Montgomery
Friday, April 14, 2023
A new podcast episode will be published every Thursday - the link to each new episode will be published every Thursday on all our papers Facebook pages. We hope you will enjoy this podcast and share it. We look forward to having you join us.
Christmas 2022 - Photo by Murray Montgomery

Christmas 2022 - Photo by Murray Montgomery

The Grand Old Lady On The Square

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
During the Christmas season, when it sparkles with decorative lights, you can see the old structure for miles; a shining beacon from the past, and yet the splendid old courthouse is still serving the people of Lavaca County, Texas.
Jules Janak pulls down a rebound in the second quarter of the district game against Bulverde Bracken Christian School here Thursday. Jules had 7 rebounds and 3 steals in the win. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Jules Janak pulls down a rebound in the second quarter of the district game against Bulverde Bracken Christian School here Thursday. Jules had 7 rebounds and 3 steals in the win. Chuck Grafe/Tribune-Herald

Indianettes in lopsided win over Bracken Chrn.

Chuck Grafe
Monday, February 6, 2023
By Chuck Grafe Sports Editor There are not many more adjectives left to describe the Sacred Heart Indianettes. The Indianettes cruised to another district victory in a 49-5 rout of Bulverde Bracken Christian School here Thursday night.
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