Tate Hicks - AI enhanced archival photo.

Tate Hicks - AI enhanced archival photo.

By Murray Montgomery  -  Staff Writer  Tate Hicks would never forget where he was when the news came that slavery had been officially abolished. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring all slaves to be free. However, the enslaved…
The Moulton City Council discussed community spraying for mosquitoes at the June 9th meeting.“Council did not approve the spraying because the City does not have the equipment to do the spraying and you also have to have a licensed personnel to deal with chemicals or anything you’re putting out in…
The annual Tri County Umpires Association, in conjunction with the K. Spoetzl Brewery and Distillery in Shiner will hold a Texas Official’s Day celebration at the brewery 1-5 p.m. June 28.According to Tri County Umpires Association president E. L. Moore, any umpire, referee, or official who has…
The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) approved three grant applications during its meeting June 16. A subsequent Joint YEDC/City Council meeting was held afterward.The proposed Type B sales tax funding supported a childcare facility, a business redevelopment project, and improvements…
Pictured are members of the DeWitt County Historical Commission with the DeWitt County Commissioner’s Court. The DeWitt County Historical Commission was presented with a Distinguished Service Award.

Pictured are members of the DeWitt County Historical Commission with the DeWitt County Commissioner’s Court. The DeWitt County Historical Commission was presented with a Distinguished Service Award.

The DeWitt County Historical Commission was presented with a 2025 Distinguished Service Award Certificate at the DeWitt County Commissioners Court meeting June 22.“This is a recognition of what the plans that we’ve had during the year,” DeWitt County Historical Commission President Peggy Ledbetter…
The 138th annual St. John the Baptist Catholic Church picnic will take place Saturday, July 4 with all activities at the church’s grounds located at 7026 FM 957.The picnic will begin with a Mass celebrated at 9 a.m. and a flag-raising ceremony will follow at 10 a.m. All veterans are encouraged to…
The Lavaca County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) were recently awarded the 2026 Friend of Conservation award by the Lavaca Soil and Water Conservation District 334 (LSWCD).The LCRSP is made up of retired teachers and school personnel residing in the district and draw a pension from the Texas…
At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioner’s Court meeting, Wyatt Kaspar was recognized with the Junior Life Saver Award for the actions he took in contacting the EMS during a medical emergency occurring at his home. Wyatt, 10-years old, stands next to Lavaca County EMS Michael Furrh (center of photo), who presented the award. Kaspar is surrounded by family, Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office personnel and the Commissioners’ Court. Photo by Tim Decker

At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioner’s Court meeting, Wyatt Kaspar was recognized with the Junior Life Saver Award for the actions he took in contacting the EMS during a medical emergency occurring at his home. Wyatt, 10-years old, stands next to Lavaca County EMS Michael Furrh (center of photo), who presented the award. Kaspar is surrounded by family, Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office personnel and the Commissioners’ Court. Photo by Tim Decker

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning and began the meeting presenting Wyatt Kaspar with a Junior Life Saver Award.Lavaca County EMS chief Michael Furrh told the court young Kaspar, who is 10-years old, acted bravely during an emergency medical incident his…
Maurice Wilkinson

Maurice Wilkinson

A local physician is celebrating 50 years of service. Doctor Maurice Wilkinson, who runs a clinic downtown Hallettsville, is proud to be doing her work for 50 years.“Working for 50 years feels like it has always been,” Wilkinson said. “I wake up in the morning, I make my rounds, I make my house and…
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A two-vehicle crash involving a SUV and a semi-truck on U.S. Highway 90-A, four miles west of Hallettsville last Friday, resulted in a fatality.According to Texas Department of Public Safety Sergeant Ruben San Miguel, troopers responded to the crash at around 6:57 a.m.A preliminary investigation…
Photo by Chuck Grafe Holt Thigpen delivers a pitch during the game here Sunday evening..

Photo by Chuck Grafe Holt Thigpen delivers a pitch during the game here Sunday evening..

NEW BRAUNFELS – The Hallettsville Major League All-Stars suffered a heart-breaking loss to New Braunfels Blue 6-5 Monday evening, giving the Comal County team the District 31 championship.Hallettsville had won the first game before dropping the next two in the best-ofthree series.NB broke a 4-4 tie…
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Photo by Chuck Grafe Heidi Rother steals second in the Gonzales victory

Photo by Chuck Grafe Heidi Rother steals second in the Gonzales victory

Major girls take 2 easy wins

Hallettsville has been a model of consistency in the first two games of the Major League (11-12)...
Tate Hicks - AI enhanced archival photo.

Tate Hicks - AI enhanced archival photo.

From Enslavement to Hallettsville History

By Murray Montgomery  -  Staff Writer  Tate Hicks would never forget where he was when the news came that slavery had been officially abolished. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, declaring all slaves to be free.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Holt Thigpen delivers a pitch during the game here Sunday evening..

Photo by Chuck Grafe Holt Thigpen delivers a pitch during the game here Sunday evening..

ML boys lose a tough one, 6-5

NEW BRAUNFELS – The Hallettsville Major League All-Stars suffered a heart-breaking loss to New...
Photo by Chuck Grafe Third baseman Caston Dworsky eyes first base after fielding a ground ball.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Third baseman Caston Dworsky eyes first base after fielding a ground ball.

10U district champs

LOCKHART – After pretty much having their way in the first games of District 31 East Zone...
Helen Kainer

Helen Kainer

Helen Kainer

Helen Chunda Kainer, 85, of Pearland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in The...
Mary Ann Taylor

Mary Ann Taylor

Mary Ann Taylor

Mary Ann Taylor, 91, of Shiner, died on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 in Victoria.