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Many of the buildings downtown haven't changed much since the 1900s

Many of the buildings downtown haven't changed much since the 1900s

Hallettsville was booming in the early 1900s

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
With the construction of a new light system in the summer of 1900, Hallettsville started a nine-year run of development that included the construction of new buildings, the beginning of new businesses, and renovations to existing structures.
Sup? (RIBBET!) We need to have a little talk...

Sup? (RIBBET!) We need to have a little talk...

Is it ever gonna rain again here? (RIBBET!)

Bobby Horecka
Friday, August 12, 2022
So, (RIBBET!) are you folks doin' everything you can (RIBBET!) to make sure we see some rain here for a change? (RIBBET!) I had to take up residence (RIBBET!) in this stinking water trough (RIBBET!) where this whole band of critters (RIBBET!) shows up about every 10 minutes in daylight...
Photos by Janet Jones/The Catholic Lighthouse

Photos by Janet Jones/The Catholic Lighthouse

Diocese helps sisters ring in landmark anniversaries

Bobby Horecka
Friday, August 12, 2022
Seven Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament celebrated important anniversaries last month with a special mass presided over by Bishop Brendan Cahill on Saturday, July 16. "Our hearts are joyful with you today," he said during his homily.
HGallettsville's Michael Moore, Cherri Fryer and Roy Cavaretta place well at the world renowned Ruidoso Art Festival.

HGallettsville's Michael Moore, Cherri Fryer and Roy Cavaretta place well at the world renowned Ruidoso Art Festival.

Hallettsville artists grab attention at Ruidoso Art Festival

Bobby Horecka
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Considering the Ruidoso Art Festival attracts talent, collectors and galleries from not just across the country but from points all over the globe as well, to have one artist Hallettsville much less three as part of this event is extraordinary.
2022 Moulton Chamber Royalty Court

2022 Moulton Chamber Royalty Court

Moulton Chamber’s 2022 Royalty Court

News Staff
Thursday, August 11, 2022
For the opening act of the 2022 Moulton Chamber of Commerce’s Jamboree Week festivities, directors named an all-new 2022 Chamber Royalty Court at their 45th annual pageant held Sunday at the Moulton American Legion Hall.
R.C. Flick Mercantile Co. advertisement in the Aug. 10, 1911 issue of the Yoakum Weekly Herald.

R.C. Flick Mercantile Co. advertisement in the Aug. 10, 1911 issue of the Yoakum Weekly Herald.

Yesteryear in Yoakum: Aug. 10

Hans Lammeman
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Note: The following passages are printed exactly as they were published in the respective historical local paper.   The Yoakum Weekly Herald: Aug. 10, 1911   T. B. Spain T. B. Spain, one of the early settlers in this section, died at his home near Concrete at 6 o’clock yesterday morning.
Saloon ads appearing in the August 1, 1913, issue of the Hallettsville Herald. Courtesy Friench-Simpson Memorial Library

Saloon ads appearing in the August 1, 1913, issue of the Hallettsville Herald. Courtesy Friench-Simpson Memorial Library

One saloon for every editor in old Hallettsville

Murray Montgomery
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Hallettsville, Texas, grew from rugged beginnings and acquired quite a colorful history, but the hard times were eventually subdued because of the perseverance and toughness of its first inhabitants. The town had it all – things that would make great material for any Hollywood western.
Contributed Photo

Contributed Photo

Shiner FFA returns energized from state convention Fort Worth

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Shiner FFA officers returned recently from the 94th annual Texas FFA convention held at the historic Fort Worth Stockyard District, where student leaders from across Lavaca County and the Lone Star State spent an entire week of July 11-15 immersed in all things FFA.
Contributed Photo

Contributed Photo

All work and no play…

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Makes for some lengthy, boring days. So, Moulton Student Council members made sure to find time on their officer retreat last weekend to enjoy some team bonding as they planned out activities for coming school year.
Things got a mite chaotic recently for Waller County Police K-9 known as Chaos, prompting a need fopr immediate medical attention.

Things got a mite chaotic recently for Waller County Police K-9 known as Chaos, prompting a need fopr immediate medical attention.

Call it a dream now fully realized

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Most anyone who ever saw a Houston news broadcast from about the 1980s until well into 2000’s will likely recall his name in an instant. Dr. James “Red’ Duke Jr. was just unforgettable like that.
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