1966 Pontiac GTO – Photo by Murray Montgomery
Fins, Fenders, and 140 MPH: Remembering the Cars of My Youth
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Friday, September 4, 2026
County Judge Keith Mudd
At the Monday, Aug. 24 Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court, County Judge Keith Mudd delivered his annual State of the County address.In last week’s part one of his address was published and this week part two will be presented.Lavaca County Attorney/District Attorney’s Office“Lavaca County attorney…
Pictured is the new Elementary School wing for the Sweet Home Independent School District. The exterior of the building is complete and ready. Work is being done on the interior.
The Sweet Home In dependent School District has been making strides in its ongoing bond project.This project consists of a new Elementary School wing of Pre-K through 5th grade as well as a new cafeteria in this new wing.“Currently, all of the outside of the building is built,” Sweet Home…
The Shiner Independent School District received a superior, or 100%, achievement rating on its Financial Integrity Rating System (FIRST) for the 2025-26 school year.School FIRST is a financial accountability system for Texas public school districts. It evaluates the financial health and management…
Throughout history there are events that occur and remain in minds of those who experienced them.Two past events have taken place in the Hallettsville area over the years with one reaching a milestone this past week and the other are achieving an anniversary date this week.The two events include…
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently released its annual accountability ratings for districts and schools for 2026 with Hallettsville ISD fairing very well overall.The TEA accountability ratings displays how the state grades its public schools by rating them on an A to F scale.Hallettsville…
This year is the 25th anniversary of the tragedy that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. It is a day which most Americans will never forget. This is the day when commercial airliners, taken over by terrorists, flew purposefully into the World Trade Center in New York City and a section of the…
Noah Hermes
Noah Hermes was sentenced to 15 years of prison on two counts of aggravated sexual assault Wednesday, Sept. 2.This follows a trial stemming from a 2022 offense. Judge Martha Jamison sentenced Hermes Thursday to 15 years in prison on one count and five years on the second count.Hermes chose the…
Guadalupe Lopez-Cortez
A traffic stop in Lavaca County led to the involvement of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a sheriff’s deputy encountered a passenger who authorities say was unlawfully present in the United States.According to the Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy stopped a vehicle for a…
Andrew Welch and Kyle Redding were arrested after a traffic stop led officers to find approximately 8 grams of methamphetamine concealed in their vehicle.
Two Hallettsville men were arrested after Lavaca County sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle for traffic violations, according to the Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies identified the occupants as Andrew Welch and Kyle Redding. According to the sheriff’s office, a search of the vehicle…
FLATONIA – The Hallettsville Brahmas defeated Flatonia 25 21, 25-8, 25-17 Tuesday, Sept. 1.With the victory, Hallettsville is now 17-8 on the season.Jans Henke recorded a double-double with 10 kills and 12 digs and also recorded an ace.The Lady Brahmas opened district play in Columbus Tuesday and…
Photo by Chuck Grafe No. 5, which goes over a tank, is the signature hole on the course
When Hallettsville Municipal Golf Course opened, #1 tee was where the maintenance shed is now and it headed north. With this layout, some fairways would have run side by-side. Today, that hole is #6.The city was given four acres of land, thus creating #1 and #9 fairways. I may be wrong, but I think…
Photo credit Janice Hanslik shared by Brandy Lea
A World Without Dolly
News Staff
There are two things in life a person cannot escape from, taxes and death.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
County implements burn ban
Jimmy Appelt
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met Monday and voted to implement a burn ban for the county.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
County Judge Keith Mudd
Mudd believes Reeves has raised bar
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
At the Monday, Aug. 24 Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court, County Judge Keith Mudd delivered his annual State of the County address.In last week’s part one of his address was published and this week part two will be presented.
News
Pictured is the new Elementary School wing for the Sweet Home Independent School District. The exterior of the building is complete and ready. Work is being done on the interior.
Sweet Home ISD provides bond update
News Staff
The Sweet Home In dependent School District has been making strides in its ongoing bond project.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Shiner ISD receives superior financial accountability
News Staff
The Shiner Independent School District received a superior, or 100%, achievement rating on its...
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Area weather events reach milestones
Jimmy Appelt
Throughout history there are events that occur and remain in minds of those who experienced them.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Sports
Lady Brahmas defeat Flatonia in straight sets
News Staff
FLATONIA – The Hallettsville Brahmas defeated Flatonia 25 21, 25-8, 25-17 Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Photo by Chuck Grafe No. 5, which goes over a tank, is the signature hole on the course
Hallettsville Municipal Golf Course
Chuck Grafe
When Hallettsville Municipal Golf Course opened, #1 tee was where the maintenance shed is now and...
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Photo by Chuck Grafe Catherine Lemonds on the attack in the Weimar match
Indianettes drop first home match
Chuck Grafe
Sacred Heart’s volleyball season began Aug.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
lifestyle
B-29 Wikipedia photo
Miracle Over Yoakum: The 1951 B-29 Bomber Crash
News Staff
By Murray Montgomery
Friday, August 28, 2026
Adobe stock photo – AI generated
Close encounters of the possum kind
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer(Editor’s note: I wrote this many years ago while living in...
Friday, August 21, 2026
U.S. Army Center of Military History photo
The Continental Army: America's First Line of Defense
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Friday, August 14, 2026
Obituaries
Joyce Kneifel
Joyce Kneifel
News Staff
Joyce Marie Kneifel, 91, of Shiner, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Larry Valis
Larry Valis
News Staff
Larry Valis, 59, of Shiner, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 20, 2026, surrounded by his...
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Ann Winslow Young
Ann Winslow Young
News Staff
Ann Winslow Young, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, card player,...
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Charlene Oehl
Charlene Oehl
News Staff
Charlene Marie Oehl, 82, of Shiner, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
