Thirty-two HISD faculty members were recognized at the Monday, Aug. 10 Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees meeting. The teachers were presented with Texas Incentive Allotment awards. Front row from left are Michelle Steffek, Kari Etzler, Emily Leopold, Tiffany Wegener, Michele Kolacny, Ashley Mikes, Cheryl Leopold, Megan Bruton, Mary Jo Bludau, Sarah Jansky and Tucker Smolik. Middle row from left are Kristen Jasek, Jennifer Muenster, Madeline Brown, Karen Kahanek, Mary Anne Etzler, Haley Spring...

Thirty-two HISD faculty members were recognized at the Monday, Aug. 10 Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees meeting. The teachers were presented with Texas Incentive Allotment awards. Front row from left are Michelle Steffek, Kari Etzler, Emily Leopold, Tiffany Wegener, Michele Kolacny, Ashley Mikes, Cheryl Leopold, Megan Bruton, Mary Jo Bludau, Sarah Jansky and Tucker Smolik. Middle row from left are Kristen Jasek, Jennifer Muenster, Madeline Brown, Karen Kahanek, Mary Anne Etzler, Haley Spring...

HISD faculty members receive Teacher Incentive Allotment

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At the Monday, Aug. 10 Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees meeting 32 faculty members were recognized for receiving Teacher Incentive Allotments.According to HISD executive director of student services Trina Patek, the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) is a Texas funded program established by House…

HISD board sets tax rate

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The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a special called meeting Monday and approved the proposed tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year.By a unanimous vote of the board, it set the rate at $0.874262 cents per $100 valuation, which includes a maintenance and operation (M&O) rate of $0…
LISA BERCKENHOFF

LISA BERCKENHOFF

VISD names Berkenhoff as lone finalist for superintendent

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Following a comprehensive superintendent search led by Dr. Darrell Floyd of Geneva Jones and Associates, PLLC, the Vy sehrad Independent School District (VISD) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Lisa Berckenhoff has been named the Lone Finalist for the position of Superintendent of…
Shannon DeForest

Shannon DeForest

DeForest retires from extension agent post

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Growing up on a farm in Goliad as a young boy and teenager, Shannon DeForest developed a strong 4-H background and a love for forage and raising cattle.That love for agriculture inspired him to attend one of the top agricultural schools in the state, Tarleton State University in Stephenville, where…
Leonard Peters

Leonard Peters

Peters appointed to new judicial court

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Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Columbus attorney and municipal judge Leonard Peters to serve as judge of the 492nd Judicial District Court. That served Colorado and Lavaca counties.Peters’ appointment will become effective Sept. 1. He will serve through Dec. 31, 2028, or until a successor is…

SH Parish Fall picnic set Sept. 6

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The Sacred Heart Parish Fall picnic will take place Sunday, Sept. 6 with all activi ties held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.The traditional picnic dinner consisting of country fried chicken, stew, home made corn bread dressing with all the trimmings will be served for those…
At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ meeting, the court appointed Chris Ulcak as the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace. Last week, Ulcak was named by the Precinct 2 executive com mittee as its candidate to be placed on the ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ meeting, the court appointed Chris Ulcak as the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace. Last week, Ulcak was named by the Precinct 2 executive com mittee as its candidate to be placed on the ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Ulcak tabbed to fulfill unexpired JP 2 post

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The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday and appointed Chris Ulcak as the Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace.The court voted 4-0 unanimously by show of hands with commissioner Wayne Faircloth not present for the vote.Last week, Ulcak was named as the Lavaca County…
Travis Bingham

Travis Bingham

Authorities nab pair of wanted sex offenders

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Last week, the Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office demonstrated the value of strong law enforcement partnerships by capturing two wanted sex offenders from the county.On Thursday, Aug. 20 in two separate operations, authorities were able to lo cate and arrested Andrew Clinton King and Travis Bingham.…

Lady Brahmas sweep Wharton

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Hallettsville swept Wharton 25-6, 25-13, 25-16 in its home opener here Tuesday, Aug. 18.The Lady Tigers did not offer must resistance in the match.Jans Henke led the victory with 14 kills and Christine Felcman had 10 and Caitlynn Halata served 5 aces.First SetDespite 4 service errors, the Lady…
Photo by Chuck Grafe Freshman Macyn Wimberly on the attack during the victory over Wharton

Photo by Chuck Grafe Freshman Macyn Wimberly on the attack during the victory over Wharton

Lady Brahmas rule Rockdale

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ROCKDALE – The Lady Brahmas ruled the roost in the Rockdale Tournament over the weekend. The LB (10-5) went through the tournament without losing a set.The Lady Brahma defeated Milano in the finals 25-19, 25-14 Saturday.Christine Felcman had 10 kills in 14 at tempts and Heidi Grahmann 27 assists.…

'Nettes in S'burg

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The young Sacred Heart Indianettes played in the Schulenburg Tournament Thursday thru Saturday and salvaged one victory while letting some slip away in a very tough field.SH (1-8) lost to Marion Saturday afternoon 25-15, 26-24, 10-25.First setMarion won the first set 25-15 and led 16-8 after the…
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Thirty-two HISD faculty members were recognized at the Monday, Aug. 10 Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees meeting. The teachers were presented with Texas Incentive Allotment awards. Front row from left are Michelle Steffek, Kari Etzler, Emily Leopold, Tiffany Wegener, Michele Kolacny, Ashley Mikes, Cheryl Leopold, Megan Bruton, Mary Jo Bludau, Sarah Jansky and Tucker Smolik. Middle row from left are Kristen Jasek, Jennifer Muenster, Madeline Brown, Karen Kahanek, Mary Anne Etzler, Haley Spring...

Thirty-two HISD faculty members were recognized at the Monday, Aug. 10 Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees meeting. The teachers were presented with Texas Incentive Allotment awards. Front row from left are Michelle Steffek, Kari Etzler, Emily Leopold, Tiffany Wegener, Michele Kolacny, Ashley Mikes, Cheryl Leopold, Megan Bruton, Mary Jo Bludau, Sarah Jansky and Tucker Smolik. Middle row from left are Kristen Jasek, Jennifer Muenster, Madeline Brown, Karen Kahanek, Mary Anne Etzler, Haley Spring...

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At the Monday, Aug. 10 Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees meeting 32 faculty members were recognized for receiving Teacher Incentive Allotments.

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HISD board sets tax rate

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, August 27, 2026
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a special called meeting Monday and approved the...
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Photo by Chuck Grafe Freshman Macyn Wimberly on the attack during the victory over Wharton

Photo by Chuck Grafe Freshman Macyn Wimberly on the attack during the victory over Wharton

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Lady Brahmas rule Rockdale

Chuck Grafe
Thursday, August 27, 2026
ROCKDALE – The Lady Brahmas ruled the roost in the Rockdale Tournament over the weekend.

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'Nettes in S'burg

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Thursday, August 27, 2026
The young Sacred Heart Indianettes played in the Schulenburg Tournament Thursday thru Saturday and...
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Local artists, Roy and Blanche Cavaretta and Michael Moore placed at the 55th annual Ruidoso Art Festival that took placetwo weeks ago in in Ruidoso, New Mexico. The Cavarettas won best of show, while Roy also won first place in mixed media for one of his gourd entries. Michael Moore brought home a second place finish for a fused glass entry. From left are Roy Cavaretta and Michael Moore. Blanche Cavaretta is absent from the photo. Photo provided by Michael Moore

Local artists, Roy and Blanche Cavaretta and Michael Moore placed at the 55th annual Ruidoso Art Festival that took placetwo weeks ago in in Ruidoso, New Mexico. The Cavarettas won best of show, while Roy also won first place in mixed media for one of his gourd entries. Michael Moore brought home a second place finish for a fused glass entry. From left are Roy Cavaretta and Michael Moore. Blanche Cavaretta is absent from the photo. Photo provided by Michael Moore

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Local artists places at NM art festival

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Two local Hallettsville artists entered exhibits in the 55th annual Ruidoso Art Festival in...
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Obituaries 

Bernice Kohl

Bernice Kohl

Bernice Kohl

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Thursday, August 20, 2026
Bernice Kohl, 84, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Temple, Texas.
Carl Allen Cox

Carl Allen Cox

Carl Allen Cox

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carl Allen Cox, 68, of Dublin, Texas. 
Sylvia Rivera

Sylvia Rivera

Sylvia Rivera

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Sylvia Rosas Rivera, 101, of Yoakum, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at her home, surrounded by...
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