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A-No. 1: From Hallettsville Rails to Hollywood Screen
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Friday, July 17, 2026
HILL
Breaking News: There has been an update to this story in the following Press Release from the Lavaca County Attorney's Office: Update on Travis Hill. Today, the United States Marshals Service, Southern District of Texas, Victoria Division, began assisting local law enforcement in the…
Coach Steven Cerny talks to his Comanche football team following a game played in 2013. Photo courtesy of Steven Cerny
The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) is holding its annual summer convention this week in Houston and to kickoff the event, the organization held its Hall of Honor banquet Saturday recognizing seven coaches for their distinguished careers in coaching.The event took place at the George…
Gary Appelt chips onto the green on No. 9 Saturday as Virgil Gutierrez looks on.
Local golfers finished in the money at the 50th Annual Kolache Klassic at Municipal Golf Course Saturday and Sunday.Son and dad Mike Woytek and Tait Woytek won the 4th B flight with a two under 73-69-142.Trace Patek and Cole Jansky won the 5th flight with a one over par 75-70- 145.Ricky Stiewert…
HILL
Lavaca County Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Travis Hill committed suicide Thursday, July 16 after he had been arrested by authorities on felony charges.Lavaca County Sheriff Steven Greenwell said because multiple aspects of the case remain active, no additional information is available for release at…
Shiner Tennis Association will offer a summer tennis camp Tuesday-Thursday, July 28-30 at Green Dickson Park. The schedule is as follows: K-4th grades - 8-9:15 a.m.; 5th-7th grades- 9:15-10:45 a.m.; 9th-12th grades - 7-8:45 p.m.Coach Brent Smiga will be assisting STA with the camp. STA is…
Grades 3-6. Photo courtesy of Desiree Nitsch
The Shiner Lady Comanches Volleyball Program hosted its annual volleyball camp on May 26-27 for incoming 3rd-6th grade and 7th-9th grade athletes. The two-day camp was a tremendous success, with young athletes from across the area learning the fundamentals of volleyball while having fun and…
Outfielder Dawn Bishop makes an out during one of Shiner Junior All-Star team’s Southwest Regional games in Albuquerque. Photo courtesy of Amanda Ulcak.
The Shiner Junior softball team went 4-0 in round-robin play Saturday through Monday in the Southwest Regionals in Albuquerque, N.M.Shiner 10, Greater Helotes 5With a 3-3 tie after four innings, Shiner outscored Greater Helotes,the Texas West champion, 7-2 over the last three innings for a 10…
Brooke Cerny
Shiner St. Paul grad and Sam Houston State University cross-country, and track and field athlete Brooke Cerny took part in several meets during her sophomore year of the 2025-26 academic year.Cross CountryIn the Bearkat Twilight at home on Sept. 5, Cerny earned seventh in the University/College…
Dalton Brooks
Texas A&M junior safety and 2023 Shiner grad Dalton Brooks took part in 12 of 13 games in the 2025 season.Brooks played in the 44-22 home win against Utah State for his first action of the season, he made one solo tackle and one total tackle.He made four solo tackles, one assist and five…
Addy Siegel
Five Lady Comanche softball players won spots on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association 2A All-State Team.Senior Lauren Springfield was chosen as Second-Team Pitcher and senior Kloe Polasek was selected as Second-Team Designated Hitter/Designated Player/Flex.Senior Addy Siegel was selected…
The Moulton Independent School District student and employee handbook are now ready to view. The board discussed this at the July 8 meeting.One significant revision in the student handbook involves early graduation and participation in senior activities. Superintendent Clay Currier said at the…
Carolee Brown Perez pictured with her catch
Fishing trip brings enjoyment to war heroes
Jimmy Appelt
Each year our country recognizes our fallen veterans on Memorial Day and in November honor all...
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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SH names Maley new baseball coach
News Staff
Sacred Heart is very excited to welcome our New Academic Advisor/ head Baseball Coach.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
HILL
UPDATE: JP 2 arrested on felony charges is now deceased
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Breaking News: There has been an update to this story in the following Press Release from the Lavaca County Attorney's Office: Update on Travis Hill.
News
Coach Steven Cerny talks to his Comanche football team following a game played in 2013. Photo courtesy of Steven Cerny
Coaches with Lavaca County ties inducted into Hall of Honor
Jimmy Appelt
The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) is holding its annual summer convention this week...
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
HILL
JP 2 succumbs to suicide following felony charges
Jimmy Appelt
Lavaca County Justice of the Peace Pct.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
MISD Handbooks Ready
News Staff
The Moulton Independent School District student and employee handbook are now ready to view.
Friday, July 17, 2026
Sports
Coach Steven Cerny talks to his Comanche football team following a game played in 2013. Photo courtesy of Steven Cerny
Coaches with Lavaca County ties inducted into Hall of Honor
Jimmy Appelt
The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) is holding its annual summer convention this week...
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Gary Appelt chips onto the green on No. 9 Saturday as Virgil Gutierrez looks on.
Locals win in Kolache Klassic
Chuck Grafe
Local golfers finished in the money at the 50th Annual Kolache Klassic at Municipal Golf Course...
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Local sports: Summer tennis camp July 28-30
News Staff
Shiner Tennis Association will offer a summer tennis camp Tuesday-Thursday, July 28-30 at Green...
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
lifestyle
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Garrisons and Gunfire: The Violent Reconstruction Days of South-Central Texas
Murray Montgomery
After the Civil War ended, folks in Texas and throughout the South underwent a phase in time known...
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Same Family, Separate Flags
News Staff
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has showcased plenty of familiar family names, but one of the tournament’s...
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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The Ghost of the Navidad: History, Shipwrecks, and a Texas 'Wild Man'
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Friday, July 3, 2026
Obituaries
Edwin J. Herman
Edwin J. Herman
News Staff
Edwin John Herman, 81, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Lois Pilat Dierschke
Lois Pilat Dierschke
News Staff
Lois Pilat Dierschke, 81, of Shiner, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Kermit Lee Price
Kermit Lee Price
News Staff
“LET THE WORK I’VE DONE SPEAK FOR ME”
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Helen Kainer
Helen Kainer
News Staff
Helen Chunda Kainer, 85, of Pearland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in The...
Monday, June 22, 2026
