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High art back when just 5 million humans had wandered by.

High art back when just 5 million humans had wandered by.

About 117 billion people have walked the earth (like ever)

News Staff
Friday, September 22, 2023
There are more people on Earth today than ever before — 8 billion, to be exact — which represents a full 7% of all 117 billion people thought to have ever lived throughout the course of human history.
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Shiner ISD discusses Senate Bill 763

News Staff
Friday, September 22, 2023
Shiner ISD board directors discussed how Senate Bill 763 will impact the district when they met Monday, Sept. 18, and the got update on the 2023 bond project work. Senate Bill 763 allows Texas schools to use safety funds on unlicensed chaplains to fulfill needed counseling roles on school campuses.
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Kolache Fest set for Sept. 30

Jimmy Appelt
Friday, September 22, 2023
The 28th annual Kolache Fest is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville. Activities will begin on Friday evening, Sept. 29 with 42 Domino warm-up games being played at the hall beginning at 6:15 p.m.
Ken Paxton—acquitted Saturday on 16 impeachment articles by the Texas Senate, and promptly reinstated as Texas Attorney General by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick—speaks at a town hall meeting held at the Inez Community Center in neighboring Jackson County during a June 2021 visit to the Golden Crescent. File Photo

Ken Paxton—acquitted Saturday on 16 impeachment articles by the Texas Senate, and promptly reinstated as Texas Attorney General by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick—speaks at a town hall meeting held at the Inez Community Center in neighboring Jackson County during a June 2021 visit to the Golden Crescent. File Photo

Texas Attorney General reinstated following acquittal on 16 impeachment articles

Bobby Horecka
Friday, September 22, 2023
Impeached Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was acquitted on all 16 impeachment articles, thwarting an effort to remove him from office on corruption allegations, state and national media sources reported Saturday. “Attorney General Warren Kenneth Paxton Jr.
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Uninsured rates fall in 2022, latest census data shows

News Staff
Friday, September 22, 2023
The share of people without health insurance coverage decreased in 27 states between 2021 and 2022, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report released last week. In 25 states where the uninsured rate decreased, at least one of the many types of public or private insurance changed significantly.
U.S. Census Bureau Graphic

U.S. Census Bureau Graphic

Income inequality decreased for first time since 2007

News Staff
Friday, September 22, 2023
Income inequality declined in 2022 for the first time since 2007, due primarily to declines in real median household income at middle and top income brackets, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census released last week. The report shows real median household income dropped 2.
Brady Haas and Braxtyn Sitka

Brady Haas and Braxtyn Sitka

Sacred Heart crowns Homecoming King & Queen

News Staff
Friday, September 22, 2023
Brady Haas and Braxtyn Sitka were crowned King and Queen at Sacred Heart Homecoming ceremonies in the KC Hall Saturday. Brady is the son of Bryan and Christina Haas and Braxtyn the daughter of Tanya Sitka and Russell and RoAnn Sitka. Contributed photo
Sacred Heart Booster Club Photos

Sacred Heart Booster Club Photos

Many thanks, Coach Henke!

News Staff
Friday, September 22, 2023
Coach Pat Henke was honored before last Friday’s game, along with his family, for his dedication and many accomplishments during his time at Sacred Heart, local booster club members reported this week.
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