Newspaper subscription rates to increase Aug. 1
Jimmy Appelt
Beginning on Aug.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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…
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…
The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) Board of Directors approved a grant to support the expansion of Embroidery Express/ The Gift Box through the addition of new wellness and personal care services at the July 21 meeting.The project represents a strategic investment in an existing…
The DeWitt County Commissioners Court heard a presentation from the Gulf Bend mental health authority services at the July 27 meeting.“Gulf Bend Center is one of 39 local mental health authorities in the state of Texas,” Gulf Bend Chief Operations Officer Nicole Way said. “Of the one in 39, we all…
Shiner and St. Paul fall-sports teams start practice this weekend.FootballShinerOn Monday, there will be a meeting at 7:30 a.m. in the football locker room for all high-school players to issue equipment and go over necessary paper work. Practice will be from 5- 8 p.m.On Tuesday, walkthrough…
The annual Schulenburg Festival, known as the “National Party of Texas” will take place this weekend with the majority of activities taking place at Wolters Park.Organizers of the event have lined up a vast assortment of activities to enjoy ranging from live continuous music, carnival, rodeo, cook…
The Lavaca County Crime Stoppers is encouraging members of the community to assist local law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime.According to its website lavacacountycrimestoppers.com, two key elements to overcome that inhibits the community is fear and apathy.Crime Stoppers provides a…
At the Monday, July 20, regular meeting, the Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors heard the district’s annual audit/cost report for the year ending Dec. 31, 2025.Representing Forvis Mazars, Deborah Whitley CPA first informed the board that she will be retiring from Forvis in May 2027 and…
Beginning on Aug. 1, the subscription rate for the Hallettsville Tribune-Herald, Shiner Gazette, Moulton Eagle, Yoakum Herald-Times and the Luling Newsboy will be increasing in cost.Due to the rising cost of postage for mailing periodicals going up 7% starting this week as well as newspaper…
Sixty years ago, the summer calm of an ordinary morning at the University of Texas at Austin was shattered by the crack of gunfire from the clock tower, sending students and visitors scrambling for cover as one of the nation’s first modern mass shootings unfolded.Among those caught in the chaos was…
Due to the death of Lavaca County Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Travis Hill, the Lavaca County Republican Party is facing a very short deadline for placing a candidate on the November 3 general election ballot.“We (Lavaca County Republican Party) have a very short window to determine who would be on…
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
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.
Local youth sports: Shiner Juniors go unbeaten in round-robin play
News Staff
The Shiner Junior softball team went 4-0 in round-robin play Saturday through Monday in the...
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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.
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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
News Staff
A commercial truck driver was airlifted to an Austin hospital last Thursday after the tanker he was...
Thursday, July 30, 2026
YEDC approves business grant
News Staff
The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) Board of Directors approved a grant to support...
Thursday, July 30, 2026
DeWitt Commissioners receives mental health authority update
News Staff
The DeWitt County Commissioners Court heard a presentation from the Gulf Bend mental health...
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Sports
Shiner, St. Paul football, volleyball, cross country: Pre-season workout schedules
News Staff
Shiner and St. Paul fall-sports teams start practice this weekend.FootballShiner
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Zak Johnson
St. Paul baseball: Johnson sees time on mound in over two dozen games for SHSU
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Sam Houston State University senior and St.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Brinley Ramirez
Shiner softball: Ramirez sees action in eight games for KU
News Staff
Shiner 2025 graduate and University of Kansas softball outfielder Brinley Ramirez saw action in...
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
lifestyle
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
Union Soldier - Library of Congress
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
Obituaries
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
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
