B-29 Wikipedia photo
Miracle Over Yoakum: The 1951 B-29 Bomber Crash
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By Murray Montgomery
Friday, August 28, 2026
Shannon DeForest
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…
The Yoakum Independent School District (YISD) reviewed enrollment numbers and set the tax rate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year at a special called board meeting which occurred Aug. 31.The tax rate for this year, which was approved, is 1.07055 per $100 of taxable value. Last year’s tax rate was 1…
The City of Yoakum has been making some strides on both their street and sewer improvement projects. “There are several streets we are repaving,” former Yoakum City Manager Michael Mitchell said. “The street project is one we do every summer. It is the number one priority of council. We have…
Known as a dry month, August dished out a sizable group of triple digit temperatures to make it both the driest and hottest this year.In all, the 100 degree temps showed up on 22 days with the high of 105 degrees coming on the 21st and the 27th.Highs averaged 100.6 degrees (normal is 96.3), while…
The Shiner Animal Control Office and the city of Shiner are mourning the loss of former Animal Control Officer Larry Valis.Valis served the community for many years as an animal control officer before becoming Shiner’s Animal Control Officer. Prior to that, he served 22 years as the Gonzales Animal…
Yoakum City Manager Michael Mitchell tendered his resignation on Monday, Aug. 24.Yoakum Mayor Carl O’ Neill said this resignation was unexpected and he first learned that he aimed to submit his resignation that day.“His resignation was voluntarily and he wasn’t asked or encouraged to leave,” O’…
Barbecue cookers can now sign up for the 10th annual Meisetschleager family, or M+14, cookoff happening the weekend of Oct. 10 at the Moulton City Park.What began as a humble tribute to the Meisetschleager family’s parents has turned into so much more.“Our parents were Johnny and Irene…
Dyllan Chrismon
Shiner 2025grad Dyllan Chrismon saw action in half a dozen games for Nelson University softball team during the 2026 season.Her first action came in a 10-5 loss to LSU-Alexandria In Pineville, La., Jan. 29 where she pitched 2/3 innings with one walk, three batters faced and 12 pitches. In the…
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered Texas state agencies to pause the use of state funds for Flock cameras as scrutiny of the artificial intelligence-powered surveillance system continues to grow.Abbott issued the directive last Thursday night, with his office confirming the order Friday. State agencies…
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees held a brief special called meeting Thurs day morning, Aug. 27 approving a 2025 26 amended budget and adopted those amendments at that meeting. No other actions were taken.Board president Brian Smith presided over the meeting with board members, Sharesce…
County Judge Keith Mudd
At the Monday, Aug. 24 Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court, County Judge Keith Mudd delivered his annual State of the County address.In last week’s part one of his address was published and this week part two will be presented.Lavaca County Attorney/District Attorney’s Office“Lavaca County attorney…
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...
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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
Jimmy Appelt
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday and appointed Chris Ulcak as...
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Shannon DeForest
DeForest retires from extension agent post
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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.
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Yoakum ISD sets tax rate, reviews enrollment
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The Yoakum Independent School District (YISD) reviewed enrollment numbers and set the tax rate for...
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Yoakum to improve streets, sewer systems
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The City of Yoakum has been making some strides on both their street and sewer improvement projects.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
August heat, dry days bring drought conditions
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Known as a dry month, August dished out a sizable group of triple digit temperatures to make it...
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Sports
Dyllan Chrismon
Shiner softball: Chrismon plays in six games for Nelson University for 2026 (Web only)
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Shiner 2025grad Dyllan Chrismon saw action in half a dozen games for Nelson University softball...
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Shiner 3, Lady Brahmas 0
Chuck Grafe
SHINER – The Lady Brahmas let two leads slip away in the first two sets in succumbing to the Shiner...
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Photo by Chuck Grafe Piper Hawkins (15) on the attack vs. Boling Friday.
Indianettes take 3 wins in tourney
Chuck Grafe
ALTAIR – The Indianettes won three matches in the Rice Tournament Thursday thru Saturday.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
lifestyle
Photo credit Janice Hanslik shared by Brandy Lea
A World Without Dolly
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There are two things in life a person cannot escape from, taxes and death.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Adobe stock photo – AI generated
Close encounters of the possum kind
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer(Editor’s note: I wrote this many years ago while living in...
Friday, August 21, 2026
U.S. Army Center of Military History photo
The Continental Army: America's First Line of Defense
Murray Montgomery
By Murray Montgomery - Staff Writer
Friday, August 14, 2026
Obituaries
Larry Valis
Larry Valis
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Larry Valis, 59, of Shiner, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 20, 2026, surrounded by his...
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Ann Winslow Young
Ann Winslow Young
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Ann Winslow Young, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, card player,...
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Charlene Oehl
Charlene Oehl
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Charlene Marie Oehl, 82, of Shiner, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Louis A. Berger Jr.
Louis A. Berger Jr.
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Louis Alvin Berger, Jr.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
