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The Sacred Heart Catholic School 5th graders recently participated in the St. Jude Math-A-Thon program and raised $2,358.25. The amount raised goes toward helping kids who battle cancer and other deadly diseases. During the past years, the 5th grade classes have been involved in the program and have raised a total of over $14 thousand. The photo shows this year’s 5th grade class along with their teacher and coordinator of the school’s participation, Doris Fenner. Photo by Ruth Barton

The Sacred Heart Catholic School 5th graders recently participated in the St. Jude Math-A-Thon program and raised $2,358.25. The amount raised goes toward helping kids who battle cancer and other deadly diseases. During the past years, the 5th grade classes have been involved in the program and have raised a total of over $14 thousand. The photo shows this year’s 5th grade class along with their teacher and coordinator of the school’s participation, Doris Fenner. Photo by Ruth Barton

SHCS 5th graders participate in St. Jude Math-A-Thon program

Jimmy Appelt
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The 5th Grade students at Sacred Heart Catholic School recently participated in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Math-A-Thon program and raised $2358.25 to help kids battling cancer and other deadly diseases.
Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Photo courtesy of Pixabay

2023 Lavaca Roundup set for Sunday, March 26

News Staff
Monday, February 27, 2023
The 2023 Lavaca Roundup (Show - Shine - Social)  is coming up on Sunday, March 26 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Lavaca County Courthouse Square.   It is open to all — Cars Trucks, Bikes, Boats, Tractors.  All donations will benefit the Lavaca County Relay for Life. 

Tri County Softball umpires will meet on Dec. 14

News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The Tri-County Softball Umpires meeting will be December 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hallettsville ISD Board Room. We are always looking for new members. Please consider coming to this meeting to learn more about becoming a certified high school softball official. You may also contact E.L.
Bob Barrera poses in front of a mural dedicated to the Houston Astros outside his studio, Created, by Bob Barrera Originals, Nov. 11. Photos by Hans Lammeman

Bob Barrera poses in front of a mural dedicated to the Houston Astros outside his studio, Created, by Bob Barrera Originals, Nov. 11. Photos by Hans Lammeman

Local artist hits homerun with new mural wall

Hans Lammeman
Monday, November 14, 2022
Local artist Bob Barrera introduced a splash of color to downtown Hallettsville with a mural dedicated to the Houston Astros and their latest World Series Championship on the wall of his soon-to-be studio last week.
That red classic 1965 Ford Mustang under the wing of that bright yellow Piper Cub could be yours if you wind up being the lucky winner of the Hallettsville Barnstormers’ drawing. Only 2,000 tickets will be sold, with proceeds going to help fund scholarships to local graduates looking to the fields of aviation.

That red classic 1965 Ford Mustang under the wing of that bright yellow Piper Cub could be yours if you wind up being the lucky winner of the Hallettsville Barnstormers’ drawing. Only 2,000 tickets will be sold, with proceeds going to help fund scholarships to local graduates looking to the fields of aviation.

Hallettsville Fly-In takes off Oct. 1

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The eighth annual Hallettsville Fly-In will soon be upon us once again, and the Texas Barnstorming Museum will once again play host as pilots from all over Texas take flight on Saturday, Oct. 1, to come and show their support of local high school graduates with a taste wild blue yonder.
After setting 203 cases last week, Judge William D. Old III was headed into trial this week over at Texas' 25th Judicial Distict, serving Coloradfo, Gonzales, Guadalupe and Lavaca counties.

After setting 203 cases last week, Judge William D. Old III was headed into trial this week over at Texas' 25th Judicial Distict, serving Coloradfo, Gonzales, Guadalupe and Lavaca counties.

Judge Old: Court business picking back up

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The fourth week of August 2022 proved a busy one for the 25th Judicial District Court and State District Court Judge William D. Old III.
A near half-century-long understanding between the city and the Hallettsville Garden Club ended Aug. 18 when club members opted not to renew a far more expensive and demanding lease agreement with the city. Photos by Bobby Horecka

A near half-century-long understanding between the city and the Hallettsville Garden Club ended Aug. 18 when club members opted not to renew a far more expensive and demanding lease agreement with the city. Photos by Bobby Horecka

Garden Club opts to depart its city park digs

Bobby Horecka
Friday, August 26, 2022
After missed funding opportunities and apparent dragging of feet by the city by way of needed Garden Center structural repairs, Hallettsville Garden Club members came together Thursday, Aug. 18, to do something that most thought would never come to pass.
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