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Long-time member of the Lavaca Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382, Chuck Grafe, was recognized Wednesday night, June 11 at its meeting for his meritorious and dedicated service to the organization. Grafe served as its adjutant (secretary) for 29 years and has also held every office in the local VFW, including its Commander from 2015-16. Receiving the honored plaque is Grafe (left) that is being presented by outgoing commander Kevin Bright. Contributed photo

Long-time member of the Lavaca Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6382, Chuck Grafe, was recognized Wednesday night, June 11 at its meeting for his meritorious and dedicated service to the organization. Grafe served as its adjutant (secretary) for 29 years and has also held every office in the local VFW, including its Commander from 2015-16. Receiving the honored plaque is Grafe (left) that is being presented by outgoing commander Kevin Bright. Contributed photo

Grafe honored by local VFW organization

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Anyone who has ever attended a Hallettsville or Sacred Heart High School sporting event, or Hallettsville Little League All-Stars games, have seen Chuck Grafe covering those events for the local newspaper.
Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6 through 12 and this year’s theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you”. The week focuses on educating people about having workable smoke alarms in the home. Seated and signing the proclamation is Hallettsville mayor Alice Summers with Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department chief Stephen Grahmann present for the signing. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6 through 12 and this year’s theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you”. The week focuses on educating people about having workable smoke alarms in the home. Seated and signing the proclamation is Hallettsville mayor Alice Summers with Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department chief Stephen Grahmann present for the signing. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6-12 and this year’s theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you”.The Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in promoting the week.
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.

VFW Auxiliary covers large agenda at Nov. 8 meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The VFW Auxiliary to the Lavaca Memorial Post #6382 met in regular session on Nov 8 at Sacred Heart Family Center. The meeting opened according to ritual with 17 members present. Roll call of officers found all present with exception of conductress, pro-tem Doris Janak.
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