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Robertson named Lone Finalist

Vysehrad ISD has named a Lone Finalist for the superintendent position for the 2024-2025 school year. Board of Trustees name Rachel Robertson their Lone Finalist on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.Mrs.

St. Mary’s Parish Picnic Sunday

The annual St. Mary’s Catholic Church picnic is scheduled for this Sunday with all activities taking place on the church’s grounds located at 1648 FM 340, west of Hallettsville.The picnic will begin with a celebration of Mass at 9:15 a.m.

Storms, wind, rain part of May picture

A stormy May brought heavy rains, wind damage and severe weather warnings to the area on several occasions.Storms on the 13th brought small hail, high winds over 50 mph, and frequent lightning.Several trees lost limbs in town.The month saw 3.

Greenwell unseats Harmon for Sheriff

Lavaca County Republican Party voters went to the polls Tuesday, May 28 and selected a new sheriff in town with challenger Steven Greenwell defeating long-time County Sheriff Micah Harmon.Greenwell dominated the voting getting 2,486 (66.28%) of the votes, while Harmon collected 1,265 (33.

Press Release from Fayette County Sheriff

Sheriff Keith Korenek reports on Monday morning around 08:10 am the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting Property Damage on Gebert Rd. near Schulze Rd.

Shiner Council hears presentation from Spoetzl Brewery

The Shiner City Council members heard a presentation from Spoetzl Brewery at the June 3 meeting.Director of Brewery and Distillery Operations Tom Fiorenzi spoke about ways the brewery has been making an effort to conserve energy over the years.

Giving a helping hand.....

The Shiner Rotary Club in conjunction with the Texas Ramp Project built a handicapped wheelchair accessible ramp for a woman on Memorial Day weekend.“This project started last year around Christmas time,” Rotary Club member Alex Remschel said.

1 in 6 Texans live or work in known flood hazard areas

By MURRAY MONTGOMERY - Staff Writer - LavacaCountyToday.comIn accordance with a new law, a recently released report found that many Texans live or work in known flood plan hazard areas.

Two arrested after traffic violation on Interstate10

By Murray Montgomery - Staff WriterAccording to a press release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, a 2011 GMC Acadia was stopped on I-10 at around 9:32 am, Friday, for a traffic violation by Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith.

YEDC gives grant to American Legion

The Yoakum Economic Corporation board approved a matching funds grant at the May 23 meeting.The grant is going towards the Yoakum American Legion and is $5,872 with a 50% match.