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Four people were killed and another seriously injured late Tuesday morning when an out-of-state plane went down just a few shy of its intended destination. Photo by Nadine Rex

Four people were killed and another seriously injured late Tuesday morning when an out-of-state plane went down just a few shy of its intended destination. Photo by Nadine Rex

Plane crash between Hallettsville and Yoakum kills four, injures one

Bobby Horecka
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Four of the five people aboard a single propeller aircraft that had radioed in it was about to land on a scheduled flight to the Yoakum Regional Airport were confirmed dead after the plane went down just a few miles northeast of its intended destination Tuesday morning, officials said.
Image at the top of Hallettsville's Jan. 4 front page: Keith Mudd accepts his oath of office on Jan. 1.

Image at the top of Hallettsville's Jan. 4 front page: Keith Mudd accepts his oath of office on Jan. 1.

Keith Mudd sworn in as Lavaca County Judge

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Several new officials were sworn in during a morning ceremony Sunday, Jan. 1 at the Lavaca County Courthouse in Hallettsville. Wayne Faircloth accepts his oaths as Lavaca County Precinct 2 County Commissioner.
DeWitt County Commissioner Precinct 4 Brian Carson (Left) takes the oath of office administer by County Clerk Natalie Carson in the DeWitt County Courthouse Sunday, Jan. 1. Contributed Photo.

DeWitt County Commissioner Precinct 4 Brian Carson (Left) takes the oath of office administer by County Clerk Natalie Carson in the DeWitt County Courthouse Sunday, Jan. 1. Contributed Photo.

Brian Carson begins first term as County Commissioner

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
New and returning DeWitt County officials officially assumed their elected roles and took oaths of office at the County Courthouse Sunday, Jan. 1. Newcomer Brian Carson joined the Commissioners Court as County Commissioner Precinct 4, taking the seat of Richard Randle after eight years in the role.
Yoakum EMS Director Nick Kresta discussed the advantages of outsourcing billing and collection services to Emergicon Emergency Medical Billing at the Dec. 13 Yoakum City Council meeting.

Yoakum EMS Director Nick Kresta discussed the advantages of outsourcing billing and collection services to Emergicon Emergency Medical Billing at the Dec. 13 Yoakum City Council meeting.

Council considers shift to third-party EMS billing service

Hans Lammeman
Monday, December 26, 2022
The Yoakum City Council heard from Yoakum EMS Director Nick Kresta last week concerning a proposed change to the agency’s billing process that projects to increase cash collection by $76,500 in the first year.    At the Dec.
Wied member, Mary Pustka presents check to Shiner VFD representative, Tim Decker. Fire Chief, Steven Grahmann of Hallettsville VFD receives check from Wied vice president, Diane Aschen.

Wied member, Mary Pustka presents check to Shiner VFD representative, Tim Decker. Fire Chief, Steven Grahmann of Hallettsville VFD receives check from Wied vice president, Diane Aschen.

Wied KJZT makes donations to SVFD, HVFD

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Wied KJT #43 society held its annual bakeless bake sale in October. The money raised was split between the Hallettsville and Shiner Volunteer Fire Departments and Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic church in Hostyn.
An unclaimed tank towers over DeWitt County Commissioner Precinct 1 Curtis Afflerbach on private property north of State Highway 72 on Thursday, Dec. 1.

An unclaimed tank towers over DeWitt County Commissioner Precinct 1 Curtis Afflerbach on private property north of State Highway 72 on Thursday, Dec. 1.

Unclaimed tank floated down Guadalupe River

Hans Lammeman
Monday, December 5, 2022
A massive steel tank estimated at 20 ft. long with a 12 ft. diameter floated down the Guadalupe River onto private property in Cuero after a flood earlier this year.
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.
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