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Oct. 1, Beyond the Stars Gala

Oct. 1, Beyond the Stars Gala

Beyond the Stars Gala

News Staff
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Come celebrate 40 years of Yoakum's Grand History while enjoying a galaxy-themed evening of fun. There will be both live and silent auctions as well as a Youth Art Gallery and famous photographs from the famous Hubble telescope.
Patriot Day: A day to never be forgotten. Courtesy Photo

Patriot Day: A day to never be forgotten. Courtesy Photo

Patriot Day: A day to never be forgotten

Jimmy Appelt
Friday, September 9, 2022
 Sunday, Sept. 11, is Patriot Day.   It is a day when Islamic terrorists brought havoc to the United States as they attacked planned targets in New York City and Washington D.C using commercial airliners.
Contributed Photo

Contributed Photo

On Point Barbecue brings home another big win

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Shiner’s Justin and Karen Fortune, pictured above with their Reserve Championship Award, brought home several top awards for their competition barbecue cookoff team, On Point Barbecue, after they traveled to Victoria’s inaugural Sombrero Festival held last weekend at that town.
Cheyenne Rose Duncan Burnes: Cheyenne is the 17-year-old daughter of Carroll and Bobbie-Rae Burnes.  She is a Junior at Ezzell High School and is sponsored by Splashway Family Waterpark

Cheyenne Rose Duncan Burnes: Cheyenne is the 17-year-old daughter of Carroll and Bobbie-Rae Burnes.  She is a Junior at Ezzell High School and is sponsored by Splashway Family Waterpark

Miss and Jr. Miss Hallettsville Contestants

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Miss Hallettsville Cheyenne Rose Duncan Burnes Cheyenne is the 17-year-old daughter of Carroll and Bobbie-Rae Burnes.  She is a Junior at Ezzell High School and is sponsored by Splashway Family Waterpark   McKenlee Analese Grant McKenlee is the 17-year-old daughter of Kulah Grant.
Pictured are members of the Shiner Volunteer Fire Department. File photo

Pictured are members of the Shiner Volunteer Fire Department. File photo

Shiner Volunteer Fire Department BBQ dinner fundraiser Sept. 18

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
A busy summer fighting fires and answering calls all around our area has them needing to get together for a good old fashioned barbecue fundraiser to lift some spirits and raise some needed funds for the Shiner Fire Department. They’ll be getting together bright and early Sunday, Sept.
Pictured are, left to right, top row, left to right, Haley Patek and escort Hunter Knight, escort Bode Prove and Haven Flores, Riley Rainosek and escort Ryan Peterson; bottom row, left to right, escort Dalton Brooks and Avery Boedeker, escort Jake Davidson and Lauren Faldyn. Photo by Smile Time Photography.

Pictured are, left to right, top row, left to right, Haley Patek and escort Hunter Knight, escort Bode Prove and Haven Flores, Riley Rainosek and escort Ryan Peterson; bottom row, left to right, escort Dalton Brooks and Avery Boedeker, escort Jake Davidson and Lauren Faldyn. Photo by Smile Time Photography.

Shiner High School Homecoming court

News Staff
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Shiner High School Homecoming festivities will be held on Friday, September 9 at half-time, at which time the Homecoming Queen will be crowned. Shiner will play Poth starting at 7:30 p.m.  
Graphic courtesy of Pixabay

Graphic courtesy of Pixabay

The most distinguished tramp

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
I would imagine that we’ve all seen the graffiti that adorns many structures in this country. Most of it is just the work of folks who evidently have too much time on their hands and in my opinion; there isn’t much of it that could be considered a work of art.
2022 SNPYD Babe and Bubba Bingo event flyer. Contributed

2022 SNPYD Babe and Bubba Bingo event flyer. Contributed

Babe and Bubba Bingo set Sept. 10

Hans Lammeman
Monday, September 5, 2022
A non-profit organization dedicated to lowering DeWitt County’s stray pet population invites readers to select their best cowboy gear for a Yellowstone-themed bingo fundraiser with thousands of dollars worth of prizes.
Henry joe Jasek celebrates 66 years working with Lavaca County newspaper Aug. 30, 2022.

Henry joe Jasek celebrates 66 years working with Lavaca County newspaper Aug. 30, 2022.

Still Kicking

Hans Lammeman
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
While much of the Lavaca County community may recognize Henry Joe Jasek for his persistent optimism and personable charm, many staff members at the Hallettsville Publishing Co. know him best for breaking out in song or dance at local newspaper offices for the past six decades.

4-H enrollment is open

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
It is time to re-enroll in 4-H.   4-H is the largest youth serving organization in the United States.  Open to all youth who are at least eight years old and in the third grade through eighteen years of age, 4-H has something for everybody.
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