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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…
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…
Photo by Chuck Grafe The Indianettes warm up before the first practice Monday afternoon..
The Indianettes began workouts Monday afternoon with 34 players.Coach Wanda Orsak begins her 36th year as head coach of the Indianettes and said “We had great enthusiasm. We have a lot of work to do and a lot of talent to work with. I'm excited about the season.”The Indianettes go to Yoakum Friday…
Photo by Chuck Grafe Head coach Rodney works with linemen during the first workout Monday morning.
Sacred Heart began practice with 26 players Monday morning, two less than last year,Head coach Rodney Dowell will have to replace linemen with Tatum Beach and Brennon Ralston returning.Linebackers Wyatt Matura and Arlen Henke are mainstays on defense.The first day went really well. I’m proud of the…
Photo by Chuck Grafe Head coach Levi Montgomery at the first practice Monday afternoon.
The numbers for the Brahmas’ first practice was 63, a little lower than last year.“I feel optimistic about the first day,” Brahma head coach Levi Montgomery said. “You can tell a lot of work that the kids did over the summer paid dividends.“We are still a very young team overall, with a lot of guys…
Carl Allen Cox
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carl Allen Cox, 68, of Dublin, Texas. Born in Houston in 1958, Carl was reborn into eternal life with his Lord and Savior on his birthday, August 3, 2026.Carl was the beloved son of Charles Leslie and Mary Lorena Cox. Throughout his life, he was…
Photo courtesy of Amanda Ulcak.
The Shiner Junior League softball team started the World Series in Kirkland, Wash. on Sunday with pool play, coming up short to The Philippines (Asia-Pacific) 7-1. On Monday, they were edged by Canada 11-10. Shiner’s remaining pool games were scheduled for Tuesday against East (Suburban West LL…
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.
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LC inmate airlifted after injury in Jail
News Staff
An inmate experienced a medical emergency while housed at the Lavaca County Jail, according to the...
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Back to School
News Staff
The Hallettsville Independent School District will begin its 2026-27 school term Thursday, Aug.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
KEITH PAUL WOODS
Man nabbed attempting to bring drugs in jail
Jimmy Appelt
After visiting an inmate at the Lavaca County jail, a suspect, Keith Paul Woods, was arrested by...
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
Noah Smithwick at age 91 – Wikipedia photo
Real Texas History is Better Than Fiction
Murray Montgomery
Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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A-No. 1: From Hallettsville Rails to Hollywood Screen
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Friday, July 17, 2026
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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
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
