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Flatonia girls take first at Luling's Watermelonm Thump parade.

Flatonia girls take first at Luling's Watermelonm Thump parade.

Flatonia Czhilispiel float takes first at Thump Parade

News Staff
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The Flatonia Czhilispiel Royalty returned home from their appearance in Luling’s Watermelon Thump Parade Saturday morning with a first-place award in the Visiting Floats Division.
Photo courtesy of Friench Simpson Memorial Library in Hallettsville

Photo courtesy of Friench Simpson Memorial Library in Hallettsville

All were welcome at Fink's Hotel in Hallettsville

Murray Montgomery
Thursday, June 23, 2022
It has been said that Mr. and Mrs. A. Finkelstein always had a room in their hotel and a home-cooked meal for any who appeared at the door. From the richest dignitary to poorest hobo, the Finkelsteins made room for all – even those with no money to pay.
She probably won't win any awards, but ol' Hico sure has that goat's attention.

She probably won't win any awards, but ol' Hico sure has that goat's attention.

Farm Bureau looks nationwide for Top Farm Dog of the Year

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
C’mon Texas! In a state as large and diverse as our own, full of so many great folks, we ought to be able to hold our own when it comes to impressive pooches, down on the farm. You’d think so, anyway.
Members of the Shiner Knights of Columbus Council No. 3081 held their installation of officers on Thursday, June 16.

Members of the Shiner Knights of Columbus Council No. 3081 held their installation of officers on Thursday, June 16.

Accepting the oaths of their office

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Members of the Shiner Knights of Columbus Council No. 3081 held their installation of officers on Thursday, June 16. This year’s officers are Grand Knight Mark Yackel; the Rev.
Lauren Faldyn and Kailey Boedeker truly got into their work project, seeking out bad boards in the supports of an old porch and replacing them with new wood to prolong the life of the structure. Photos by Bobby Horecka

Lauren Faldyn and Kailey Boedeker truly got into their work project, seeking out bad boards in the supports of an old porch and replacing them with new wood to prolong the life of the structure. Photos by Bobby Horecka

Catholic School work camp offers more than just a hard day’s work

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
What do you get when you take 60 kids, give them 18 separate work projects and then send them forth, all over town, on three of the hottest days yet this year to get it all done? Well, the answer to that question depends entirely on two items, really.
Becky Janak, Program Manager of CCLC (center), accepted the donation and is pictured with brewery team members Lauren Schuette, Julie Boehm, Tom Fiorenzi and Jimmy Mauric.

Becky Janak, Program Manager of CCLC (center), accepted the donation and is pictured with brewery team members Lauren Schuette, Julie Boehm, Tom Fiorenzi and Jimmy Mauric.

Spoetzl Brewery donates to Community Connections

News Staff
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Spoetzl Brewery Charitable Fund committee recently donated $2,500 to Community Connections of Lavaca Country to help offset fuel and maintenance costs of the vehicles used for public transportation and meal delivery to our local citizens.
LaVerne Schacherl Ball. Contributed photo.

LaVerne Schacherl Ball. Contributed photo.

LaVerne Ball turns 100

News Staff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
The year was 1922 when LaVerne Schacherl Ball was born, July 5, to Louis and Sophie Schacherl in Floresville. Raised in Moulton, she was the oldest of four girls including Dorothy, Shirley, and Marilyn.   LaVerne attended the Sam and Will Moore Institute.
Cars zoom past Splashway Waterpark and Campgrounds in Sheridan on SH 90 Alternate. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

Cars zoom past Splashway Waterpark and Campgrounds in Sheridan on SH 90 Alternate. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

Splashway Express

Hans Lammeman
Monday, June 20, 2022
Amidst a national labor shortage and rising gas prices, Splashway Waterpark and Campgrounds began offering shuttles from Hallettsville to the worksite for its largely high-school-aged workforce.
Audrey Thibodeaux of Shiner is off to Georgia for national finals, have wion state in Pole Bending.

Audrey Thibodeaux of Shiner is off to Georgia for national finals, have wion state in Pole Bending.

Georgia, here we come!

Bobby Horecka
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Shiner Catholic School freshman Audrey Thibodeaux of Shiner became the new Texas Junior High Rodeo Finals and State Pole Bending Champion at the state finals held last month at Gonzales’ J.B. Wells Park, Arena and Expo Center.
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