Vets

Local schools to hold Veterans Day events

Several school districts in the area are preparing for Veterans Day programs on Monday, Nov. 11.The Yoakum Junior High School will be having a Veterans Day program the morning of Veterans Day.“We are planning on a having a presentation,” Yoakum Junior High Principal Gabe Adamek said.

Distinguished medals of honor awarded to veterans

Veterans Day is Monday and is a day where we as Americans honor every veteran who has ever served in the United States Armed Forces.Throughout Lavaca County as well as the state and across the nation, many communities hold very meaningful special ceremonies to honor the veterans.

20th annual Veterans Appreciation Day is April 20

The 20th Annual Veterans Appreciation Day dinner will take place on Saturday, April 20 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.Doors will open at 11 a.m. with the program starting at noon along with a meal being served.

Vietnam Veterans Chapter 854 refurbishing Memorial

The Vietnam Veterans Chapter 854 is completing the final step in refurbishing our Veteran’s Memorial. The helicopter is being repainted by DLC Aircraft Restoration Services from San Antonio and is in progress 3 steps to complete.

National Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration set for March 29

Come join the Vietnam Veterans, Hallettsville Chapter 854 at 10 a.m. on March 29 to celebrate National Vietnam Day to honor the six Lavaca County residents who were KIA during the Viet Nam War.