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Wreckage of USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 1941 Courtesy of Library of Congress

Wreckage of USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 1941 Courtesy of Library of Congress

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Pearl Harbor attack teaches a valuable lesson

Murray Montgomery
Sunday, December 4, 2022
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, marked the 81st anniversary of the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor by elements of the Japanese navy. That occurrence in 1941 immediately plunged the United States into World War II and would eventually cost this country hundreds of thousands of lives.
Pictured are, back row, left to right, cast members Erika Baker, Jodi Adamek, Steve Liberti, Gabe Adamek, Sarah Liberti, Anna Neskora, Luke Maier (Best Adult Debut Award), Teri Deringer, Bill Matthys (Sister Michelle Award); front row, Krystal Chavez, left, and Tatum Carson (Best Youth Debut Award). Not pictured are Elaine Berkovsky (Lamplighter Backstage Award), Janet Spies who portrayed Clara on Nov., 9, 18, 19, 20, crew members Darcy Hermes and Briana Baker.

Pictured are, back row, left to right, cast members Erika Baker, Jodi Adamek, Steve Liberti, Gabe Adamek, Sarah Liberti, Anna Neskora, Luke Maier (Best Adult Debut Award), Teri Deringer, Bill Matthys (Sister Michelle Award); front row, Krystal Chavez, left, and Tatum Carson (Best Youth Debut Award). Not pictured are Elaine Berkovsky (Lamplighter Backstage Award), Janet Spies who portrayed Clara on Nov., 9, 18, 19, 20, crew members Darcy Hermes and Briana Baker.

Gaslight Theatre presents awards to cast, crew

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Shiner Gaslight Theatre Board of Directors commends the cast and crew of the fall production, “Paradise Lost and Found” for their dedication and effort.  The Board congratulates those who won awards for outstanding work voted by the cast and crew.
Photo by Pixabay

Photo by Pixabay

The Lost Treasure of Padre Island

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Treasure hunting is one of those things which tends to stir the imagination of most folks – and the thought of looking for buried treasure has always fascinated me, as well.I remember back in the early 1960s, I was a teenager and lived with my family in Angleton, Texas.
SNYPD opens downtown resale shop. Contributed photo.

SNYPD opens downtown resale shop. Contributed photo.

SNYPD opens downtown resale shop

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Downtown Cuero introduced an ethically-sound shopping option for customers looking to support a local non-profit while browsing affordable clothing items.
Construction on the Yoakum Lady Bulldogs softball field bathrooms began Nov. 16. Photo by Raymond Rosas.

Construction on the Yoakum Lady Bulldogs softball field bathrooms began Nov. 16. Photo by Raymond Rosas.

New improvements at softball, little league fields

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Construction underway at bathrooms near the Yoakum Lady Bulldogs softball field is the latest project in a series of improvements at local baseball and softball fields with the involvement of Yoakum Little League (YLL) directors.
Scammers use an automated dialing system - or “robo” calls” - to target potential victims at a mass scale.

Scammers use an automated dialing system - or “robo” calls” - to target potential victims at a mass scale.

Identifying and avoiding scam calls

News Staff
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) received several reports of scam phone calls from persons claiming to be with Medicare, the IRS, or other agencies.
Children sit atop shoulders for a better view of the Hallettsville Festival of Lights parade Saturday night, Nov. 26.

Children sit atop shoulders for a better view of the Hallettsville Festival of Lights parade Saturday night, Nov. 26.

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Lavaca County celebrates 25th anniversary of the Hallettsville Festival of Lights

Hans Lammeman
Sunday, November 27, 2022
  Hundreds of local families, vendors and parade participants packed into Hallettsville’s town square Saturday night to usher in the holiday season with the 25th anniversary of the Festival of Lights.   Christmas spirit filled the air all day Nov.
Courtesy Texas A&M AgriLife

Courtesy Texas A&M AgriLife

Texas A&M expert tells us how to cook a turkey

News Staff
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Although having turkey on the holiday table is a must for many households, this year families may notice differences in how they pick, prepare and cook their turkeys, said experts across Texas A&M AgriLife.
Justin Starkey of Shiner, guest speaker, served four-and-half years in the U.S. Army.

Justin Starkey of Shiner, guest speaker, served four-and-half years in the U.S. Army.

Shiner schools hold Veterans Day ceremonies

News Staff
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Shiner ISD and Shiner Catholic School held Veterans Day ceremonies on Friday, November 11 and Monday, November 14, respectively. Photos by Mark Lube.
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Photo courtesy of pixabay

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The Demise Of Bad Man Buckley

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
During the days of early Texas, there were many a scoundrel packing guns and causing panic and mayhem amongst the town folk.   Hallettsville had one of the worst of these villains in a fellow known as "Bad Man Buckley.
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