The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a special called meeting Friday and voted to accept the resignation of Lavaca County EMS chief Michael Furrh.Lavaca County EMS assistant chief Tim Decker was named interim emergency medical service director.Prior to accepting the resignation letter from…
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BY MURRAY MONTGOMERYThere is an old saying I have heard all my life, and it is just as true today as it was years ago: "Freedom is not free." Should anyone be foolish enough to think our liberty comes without a heavy price, I invite them to consider the sacrifices made by Russell A. Grokett, Sr.…
Martin Otto Goetz, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. He was born on September 14, 1944 to Henry E. and Ruby Goetz. Marty served his country in the Air Force from 1965 to 1969. He was stationed in Dover Delaware and did two Tours of Duty in Germany and Taiwan. Marty reached the rank…
Ira Smith

Ira Smith

Ira Leon Smith, 84, of Moulton, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away September 8, 2026.Born on May 6, 1942, Leon was the eldest son of Ishmael Leon Smith and Louise Hughes Smith.After growing up in LaPorte, Texas, and graduating from LaPorte High School, Leon went on to…
Joe Kalina

Joe Kalina

Joseph “Joe” Louis Kalina, 80, of Shiner, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.Joe was born on August 28, 1946, in Praha, to Alois J. and Lillie Stryk Kalina. He attended Praha School through the eighth grade and later graduated from Bishop Forest High School. Joe proudly served his country in…
The Lady Brahmas opened District 13-AAA play with two losses.The latest was a 25-23, 25-22, 25-19 loss to East Bernard Friday on the winners’ home court Friday.Digs - Caitlynn Halata 20, Heidi Grahmann 11, Morgan Felcman 8, Jans Henke 6, Landry Whitley 5.Kills - Christine Felcman 7 Jans Henke 7,…
MOULTON – Sacred Heart competed in the Moulton Cross Country Meet Saturday.The Indianettes varsity placed third in the Class 1A-2A division, The junior high girls were fifth and the junior high boys were ninth.SH varsity medalists were Caroline Lemonds, second place; Catherine Lemonds eighth place;…
BOLING – The Hallettsville Brahmas rolled over Boling Friday night 38-7.Quarterback Will Halata led the victory with four touchdown passes, completing 13 of 17 for 204 yards.Tezmond Gutierrez was on the receiving end of two of the touchdown passes and caught six passes for 70 yards.Split end Gavyn…
Photo by Chuck Grafe Layne Besetzny (3) and Ashtyn Schaefer (12) on the defense against Yoakum.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Layne Besetzny (3) and Ashtyn Schaefer (12) on the defense against Yoakum.

Sacred Heart collected a big win over Yoakum in its final non-district match here Tuesday, Sept. 8.The Indianettes (6 14) defeated the Lady Bulldogs 25-17, 14-25, 25-23, 25-19 and head coach Wanda Orsak said, “This was a good match for us, we really came out and competed well, but we still have…
Photo by Chuck Grafe Tatum Beach tackles Milano’s Dylan Magee.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Tatum Beach tackles Milano’s Dylan Magee.

The Sacred Heart Indians got a much-needed win with a 35-0 victory over Milano here Friday night.The game was called at halftime because of thunderstorms in the area.“The kids came out and played hard and were really focused,” Indians head coach Rodney Dowell said. We needed some big plays and we…
Levi Werner executes an offensive play during Shiner’s home game with Industrial Aug. 28. Shiner will be home for the next two games. Photo by Mark Lube.

Levi Werner executes an offensive play during Shiner’s home game with Industrial Aug. 28. Shiner will be home for the next two games. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Levi Werner executes an offensive play during Shiner’s home game with Industrial Aug. 28. Shiner will be home for the next two games. Photo by Mark Lube.

Levi Werner executes an offensive play during Shiner’s home game with Industrial Aug. 28. Shiner will be home for the next two games. Photo by Mark Lube.

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Shiner and St. Paul sports photos.

Court accepts Furrh resignation

The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a special called meeting Friday and voted to accept the resignation of Lavaca County EMS chief Michael Furrh.Lavaca County EMS assistant chief Tim Decker was named interim emergency medical service director.
Pictured is the location of the new police department  building for Moulton. An unveiling of the building will occur  at National Night Out on Oct. 6. Photo by Clayton Kelley

Pictured is the location of the new police department building for Moulton. An unveiling of the building will occur at National Night Out on Oct. 6. Photo by Clayton Kelley

MPD updates on new building, unveiling to happen at National Night Out

The Moulton Police Department has been making some strides on their new building with an unveiling...
Pictured is the new Elementary School wing for the Sweet Home Independent School District. The exterior of the building is complete and ready. Work is being done on the interior.

Pictured is the new Elementary School wing for the Sweet Home Independent School District. The exterior of the building is complete and ready. Work is being done on the interior.

Sweet Home ISD provides bond update

The Sweet Home In dependent School District has been making strides in its ongoing bond project.
Photo by Chuck Grafe Layne Besetzny (3) and Ashtyn Schaefer (12) on the defense against Yoakum.

Photo by Chuck Grafe Layne Besetzny (3) and Ashtyn Schaefer (12) on the defense against Yoakum.

Indianettes win final non-district tilt

Sacred Heart collected a big win over Yoakum in its final non-district match here Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Photo credit Janice Hanslik shared by Brandy Lea

Photo credit Janice Hanslik shared by Brandy Lea

A World Without Dolly

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Martin Goetz

Martin Otto Goetz, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. 
Ira Smith

Ira Smith

Ira Smith DVM

Ira Leon Smith, 84, of Moulton, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away...
Joe Kalina

Joe Kalina

Joe Kalina

Joseph “Joe” Louis Kalina, 80, of Shiner, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Joyce Kneifel

Joyce Kneifel

Joyce Kneifel

Joyce Marie Kneifel, 91, of Shiner, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026.