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The Forgotten Fighter Who Drew First Blood for Texas
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Friday, July 31, 2026
Moulton Police responded to a one-vehicle accident involving a tanker truck last Thursday on FM 532 west of Moulton. The driver, Robert Wayne Janecek, was airlifted to a hospital in Austin. Photos courtesy of Moulton Police Chief Daniel Beyer.
A commercial truck driver was airlifted to an Austin hospital last Thursday after the tanker he was driving overturned on Farm-to-Market Road 532 west of Moulton, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.The single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 12:11 p.m. July 23 in Lavaca…
July’s rain total fell near the average mark following two months which produced over 17 inches, and was much welcomed.For the month rain totaled 2.62 inches, which sent the year’s total to 30.09 inches. Rain fell on nine days, with the heaviest of 0.59 falling on the eleventh.For the year the city…
Blackie Bludau cuts open this watermelon at his home in Hallettsville. Bludau grows watermelons for sale annually.
Bruce “Blackie” Bludau figured out long ago that growing watermelons was a good idea in Lavaca County, and he owes a lot to his father who gave he and his brothers a unique opportunity. Long ago during childhood, Blackie and his brothers got a chance to grow their own melon crop as a special…
The Hallettsville Police Department is advising local businesses and anyone accepting cash payments to use extra caution when accepting $100 bills.This comes after the Hallettsville Police Department received reports of counterfeit $100 bills being circulated in the community.Police are encouraging…
The Great State Republicans will host Senator Lois Kolkhorst Aug. 31 with a fundraising to-go meal to benefit Republican candidates and scholarships and program. The meal will be from 4-6 p.m. with the program starting at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Lutheran Fellowship Hall.Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst is a…
The Texas Comptroller is encouraging all taxpayers to support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) this weekend during the annual tax-free holiday.According to the Texas Comptroller website,…
An inmate experienced a medical emergency while housed at the Lavaca County Jail, according to the Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office.Lavaca County Jail staff were notified that a male inmate was unconscious inside a housing dormitory on Saturday, July 25. The jailer immediately took action on…
The Hallettsville Independent School District will begin its 2026-27 school term Thursday, Aug. 13 with an expected overall enrollment of 1,100 students.School administrators are expecting the elementary school to have 430 students, while the Junior High anticipates 330 and the high school 351…
KEITH PAUL WOODS
After visiting an inmate at the Lavaca County jail, a suspect, Keith Paul Woods, was arrested by the LCSO on felony charges.According to the Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office, Woods was taken into custody on felony charges of prohibited substance in a correctional facility and engaging in organized…
Photo by Chuck Grafe From left, Eli Ferguson, Canyon Zavesky, Colt Zavesky and Liam Ferguson won third place
The 3rd Annual Booster Club Four-man Scramble has three teams tied for first place.Preston Mackey, Clay Zavesky, Jake Grasshoff and Tyler Kurtz won first place on the fourth playoff hole.Members of the Brahma golf team – Canyon and Colt Zavesky and Eli and Liam Ferguson – finished third.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Coach Rylan Schindler works with Heidi Grahmann at Monday afternoon’s practice.
Coach Courtney Olbert had 32 players report for the first day of practice Monday morning.The Lady Brahmas were in the weight room in the morning and in the gym in the afternoon.Olbert has a good nucleus to work with, but are in a very good district.The Lady Brahmas had a winning record and made the…
When the tower stopped time
News Staff
Sixty years ago, the summer calm of an ordinary morning at the University of Texas at Austin was...
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Patricia Price and the rest of the Shiner LL Junior softball All-Stars start their historical World Series run at 6 p.m. Texas time on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Amanda Ulcak.
Local sports: Shiner gets set for first-ever appearance at Junior League WS in Washington state
Mark Lube
The Shiner Little League All-Stars Junior softball team has made history with a berth at the Junior...
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Moulton Police responded to a one-vehicle accident involving a tanker truck last Thursday on FM 532 west of Moulton. The driver, Robert Wayne Janecek, was airlifted to a hospital in Austin. Photos courtesy of Moulton Police Chief Daniel Beyer.
Single-vehicle tanker accident on FM532 causes man to be airlifted to hospital
Thursday, July 30, 2026
A commercial truck driver was airlifted to an Austin hospital last Thursday after the tanker he was driving overturned on Farm-to-Market Road 532 west of Moulton, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.The single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 12:11 p.m.
News
July rains total 2.62 inches
News Staff
July’s rain total fell near the average mark following two months which produced over 17 inches,...
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Counterfeit bills in use in the area
News Staff
The Hallettsville Police Department is advising local businesses and anyone accepting cash payments...
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Kolkhorst to speak to local club
News Staff
The Great State Republicans will host Senator Lois Kolkhorst Aug.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Sports
Photo by Chuck Grafe From left, Eli Ferguson, Canyon Zavesky, Colt Zavesky and Liam Ferguson won third place
Brahma Booster Club tourney
Chuck Grafe
The 3rd Annual Booster Club Four-man Scramble has three teams tied for first place.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Photo by Chuck Grafe Coach Rylan Schindler works with Heidi Grahmann at Monday afternoon’s practice.
Lady Brahmas
Chuck Grafe
Coach Courtney Olbert had 32 players report for the first day of practice Monday morning.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Photo by Chuck Grafe The Indianettes warm up before the first practice Monday afternoon..
’Nettes
Chuck Grafe
The Indianettes began workouts Monday afternoon with 34 players.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
lifestyle
Blackie Bludau cuts open this watermelon at his home in Hallettsville. Bludau grows watermelons for sale annually.
Bludau raises another good watermelon crop
News Staff
Bruce “Blackie” Bludau figured out long ago that growing watermelons was a good idea in Lavaca...
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Noah Smithwick at age 91 – Wikipedia photo
Real Texas History is Better Than Fiction
Murray Montgomery
Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Photo courtesy Wikimedia
A-No. 1: From Hallettsville Rails to Hollywood Screen
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Friday, July 17, 2026
Obituaries
Carl Allen Cox
Carl Allen Cox
News Staff
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carl Allen Cox, 68, of Dublin, Texas.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Sylvia Rivera
Sylvia Rivera
News Staff
Sylvia Rosas Rivera, 101, of Yoakum, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at her home, surrounded by...
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Billy Wayne Long
Billy Wayne Long
News Staff
Billy Wayne Long, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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
