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…
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Close encounters of the possum kind

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By Murray Montgomery  -  Staff Writer(Editor’s note: I wrote this many years ago while living in Gonzales – It’s a true story.)There is nothing like a relaxing evening at home. Kickin’ back, watching television, and just taking it easy. As my wife and I were enjoying this quiet time…
Louis A. Berger Jr.

Louis A. Berger Jr.

Louis A. Berger Jr.

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Louis Alvin Berger, Jr., 85, of Victoria, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Louis was born on January 12, 1941, in Shiner, to the late Louis and Lillian Foster Berger.Louis was the fifth of ten children and attended St. Ludmila’s Academy in…
Bernice Kohl

Bernice Kohl

Bernice Kohl

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Bernice Kohl, 84, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Temple, Texas. She was born on May 29, 1942 in Shiner, to Charlie Kurtz and Bessie Krametbauer Kurtz.Bernice was baptized, confirmed, and married at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner. She attended St. Ludmila’s Academy…

LHD sets 2026 voter approval tax rate

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The Lavaca Hospital District Board of Directors met Monday and after holding a public hearing on the voter approval tax rate, the board voted unanimously by oral voice vote to approve the VA rate of .1800 cents per $100 valuation.At the Monday, Aug. 10 special called meeting, the board heard the…

EMS receives loaner ambulance

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Folks may notice an ambulance on the road that looks a little different from the units people are accustomed to seeing.This ambulance is currently serving as a loaner ambulance for the Lavaca County EMS Department. The department said they are extremely grateful to the manufacturer for providing it…

DPS calls on public to prioritize school safety

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With the 2026-27 school year now back in session at all area schools, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers and parents to make school safety a priority as students return to classrooms across the state.Texans are urged to slow down in school zones, obey school bus laws,…

Council approves public notice of tax rate

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The Hallettsville City Council is proposing a property tax rate of .5408 per $100 of taxable value for the 2026 tax year. They approved a public notice of the 2026 tax rate at the Aug. 17 meeting.The proposed tax rate is higher than the city’s no-new-revenue tax rate of .4353 per $100 of taxable…

Area schools report lower first day attendance compared to 2025

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The school term for 2026-27 began during the past week with area schools, Ezzell and Vysehrad and Sacred Heart Catholic School reporting their first day enrollment numbers.Ezzell and Vysehrad ISDs began their school terms on Tuesday, Aug. 11.The Ezzell ISD administration office reported the school…
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Two more LCSO inmates charged on felony warrants

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Two more inmates, currently housed in the Lavaca County jail, have been charged on arrest warrants.According to the Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office, the two inmates, Thomas Presley Knight and Ryan Lee Knesek, were charged Friday, Aug. 14 for engaging in organized criminal activity and prohibited…

Wahlstrom found guilty on sexual assault of child charges

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A Lavaca County man was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault of a child involving a 15-year-old victim Aug. 3.Levi Wahlstrom had been charged on four counts of sexual assault of a child. Wahlstrom was assessed punishment at five years in prison on one count and two years in prison for 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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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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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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