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Pictured are, left to right, GVEC External Review Committee Member Denise Langston, EMS Chief Michael A. Furrh, LCEMS Administrative Assistant Scherlene McGree, and LCEMS Assistant Chief Tim Decker.

Pictured are, left to right, GVEC External Review Committee Member Denise Langston, EMS Chief Michael A. Furrh, LCEMS Administrative Assistant Scherlene McGree, and LCEMS Assistant Chief Tim Decker.

LCEMS receives GVEC Power Up Grant

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Lavaca County EMS (LCEMS) accepts a GVEC Power Up grant for $10,665. LCEMS will use its grant to purchase and install ice machines at each of its three stations, located in Hallettsville, Shiner and Moulton.
Pictured are, back row, left to right, cast members Erika Baker, Jodi Adamek, Steve Liberti, Gabe Adamek, Sarah Liberti, Anna Neskora, Luke Maier (Best Adult Debut Award), Teri Deringer, Bill Matthys (Sister Michelle Award); front row, Krystal Chavez, left, and Tatum Carson (Best Youth Debut Award). Not pictured are Elaine Berkovsky (Lamplighter Backstage Award), Janet Spies who portrayed Clara on Nov., 9, 18, 19, 20, crew members Darcy Hermes and Briana Baker.

Pictured are, back row, left to right, cast members Erika Baker, Jodi Adamek, Steve Liberti, Gabe Adamek, Sarah Liberti, Anna Neskora, Luke Maier (Best Adult Debut Award), Teri Deringer, Bill Matthys (Sister Michelle Award); front row, Krystal Chavez, left, and Tatum Carson (Best Youth Debut Award). Not pictured are Elaine Berkovsky (Lamplighter Backstage Award), Janet Spies who portrayed Clara on Nov., 9, 18, 19, 20, crew members Darcy Hermes and Briana Baker.

Gaslight Theatre presents awards to cast, crew

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Shiner Gaslight Theatre Board of Directors commends the cast and crew of the fall production, “Paradise Lost and Found” for their dedication and effort.  The Board congratulates those who won awards for outstanding work voted by the cast and crew.
Photo by Pixabay

Photo by Pixabay

The Lost Treasure of Padre Island

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Treasure hunting is one of those things which tends to stir the imagination of most folks – and the thought of looking for buried treasure has always fascinated me, as well.I remember back in the early 1960s, I was a teenager and lived with my family in Angleton, Texas.
SNYPD opens downtown resale shop. Contributed photo.

SNYPD opens downtown resale shop. Contributed photo.

SNYPD opens downtown resale shop

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Downtown Cuero introduced an ethically-sound shopping option for customers looking to support a local non-profit while browsing affordable clothing items.
Construction on the Yoakum Lady Bulldogs softball field bathrooms began Nov. 16. Photo by Raymond Rosas.

Construction on the Yoakum Lady Bulldogs softball field bathrooms began Nov. 16. Photo by Raymond Rosas.

New improvements at softball, little league fields

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Construction underway at bathrooms near the Yoakum Lady Bulldogs softball field is the latest project in a series of improvements at local baseball and softball fields with the involvement of Yoakum Little League (YLL) directors.
The Simmons Family Christmas LIghtshow beings each night at 6 p.m. at 11404 FM 682 in Yoakum. Courtesy photo

The Simmons Family Christmas LIghtshow beings each night at 6 p.m. at 11404 FM 682 in Yoakum. Courtesy photo

Simmons Family Christmas display begins Dec.1 in Yoakum, Tx

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
After more than fifteen years of dazzling the Yoakum community with light displays, the annual Simmons Family Christmas Lightshow has grown to approximately 80,000 lights on two acres.    This year’s holiday light show will be displayed nightly from Thursday, Dec. 1. until New Year’s Day.
Scammers use an automated dialing system - or “robo” calls” - to target potential victims at a mass scale.

Scammers use an automated dialing system - or “robo” calls” - to target potential victims at a mass scale.

Identifying and avoiding scam calls

News Staff
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) received several reports of scam phone calls from persons claiming to be with Medicare, the IRS, or other agencies.
Children sit atop shoulders for a better view of the Hallettsville Festival of Lights parade Saturday night, Nov. 26.

Children sit atop shoulders for a better view of the Hallettsville Festival of Lights parade Saturday night, Nov. 26.

Lavaca County celebrates 25th anniversary of the Hallettsville Festival of Lights

Hans Lammeman
Sunday, November 27, 2022
  Hundreds of local families, vendors and parade participants packed into Hallettsville’s town square Saturday night to usher in the holiday season with the 25th anniversary of the Festival of Lights.   Christmas spirit filled the air all day Nov.
(From left) Ronald Drozd, Lucille Drozd and Robert “Jack” Etzler pose in Gene’s Appliance Co.

(From left) Ronald Drozd, Lucille Drozd and Robert “Jack” Etzler pose in Gene’s Appliance Co.

Gene’s Appliance Co. celebrates 50 years of hometown service

Hans Lammeman
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Five decades after opening up shop in Hallettsville, Gene’s Appliance Co. continues to provide appliances to local homes and businesses with a business model centered around their original motto: “We service what we sell.
Courtesy Texas A&M AgriLife

Courtesy Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M expert tells us how to cook a turkey

News Staff
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Although having turkey on the holiday table is a must for many households, this year families may notice differences in how they pick, prepare and cook their turkeys, said experts across Texas A&M AgriLife.
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