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They wasted no time bringing the recently identified remains of Korean War POW Pfc. Adelaido Mata Solis back to his home on Tuesday, Oct. 25. We caught up with them just outside El Campo. Heading the pack on his black trike is Don Williams of Hallettsville, the same who hosts the Lavaca County Warrior Weekend deer hunt, taking place Nov. 18-19 out at his ranch. Williams ensured Pfc. Solis had a proper escort in the final leg of what’s been a 71-year-long journey back home.

They wasted no time bringing the recently identified remains of Korean War POW Pfc. Adelaido Mata Solis back to his home on Tuesday, Oct. 25. We caught up with them just outside El Campo. Heading the pack on his black trike is Don Williams of Hallettsville, the same who hosts the Lavaca County Warrior Weekend deer hunt, taking place Nov. 18-19 out at his ranch. Williams ensured Pfc. Solis had a proper escort in the final leg of what’s been a 71-year-long journey back home.

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The long road back home

Bobby Horecka
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Sitting out on his front porch recently, U.S. Air Force veteran Don Williams started counting, right out loud, out of the blue. “Four-five-six, so six,” he said, his eyes fixed on some random chunk of ceiling, or maybe a tree branch, way up high, as he rolled back the memory reels in his head.
Photo by Drug Enforcement Agency

Photo by Drug Enforcement Agency

DPS: ‘One pill can kill’

News Staff
Saturday, November 12, 2022
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) answered Gov. Greg Abbott’s call to action for state agencies by launching a new public awareness campaign this month to highlight the dangers of fentanyl.
Photo by Texas Parks & Wildlife

Photo by Texas Parks & Wildlife

Hunter education program recognizes 1.5 millionth student

News Staff
Saturday, November 12, 2022
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has spent the last 50 years educating more than 1.5 million hunters statewide on the best safe practices available when out in the field so that you and all your hunting buddies make it back home as safe as possible.
The Patriot Post

The Patriot Post

Marine Corps Birthday

News Staff
Thursday, November 10, 2022
On November 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress resolved to create two battalions of Continental Marines for the War of Independence from Britain. In 1798, President John Adams signed the Act establishing the United States Marine Corps. The 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General John A.
DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler. Contributed Photo.

DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler. Contributed Photo.

Fowler prepares for 4th term

Hans Lammeman
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Although General Election results were still being determined as of press time Tuesday, DeWitt County races were virtually locked-in as all candidates listed for County positions ran unopposed with the Republican Party.
Data courtesy of the Lavaca County Elections Office. Contributed Photo.

Data courtesy of the Lavaca County Elections Office. Contributed Photo.

Lavaca County Unofficial Nov. 8 Election Night Results

News Staff
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
  Registered Voters - 13,841 Ballots cast - 8,230 Early Voting - 4,052 Election Day - 3,672   US Representative, District 27 Candidate Total Votes Vote % Absentee Early Voting Election...
(From left) Nick and Terrii Bennetsen admire a trophy and plaque during Thursday’s Farewell Fiesta. Photo by Hans Lammeman

(From left) Nick and Terrii Bennetsen admire a trophy and plaque during Thursday’s Farewell Fiesta. Photo by Hans Lammeman

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Bennetsen bids Farewell

Hans Lammeman
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Utility Supervisor Terri Bennetsen celebrated 25 years of service at City Hall Thursday, joined by dozens of the coworkers, customers and community members she grew close with during her career.
Lt. Erica Padilla prepares to lay down her badge after 25 years in law enforcement. Photo by Hans Lammeman

Lt. Erica Padilla prepares to lay down her badge after 25 years in law enforcement. Photo by Hans Lammeman

Laying down the badge

Hans Lammeman
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
After 25 years in law enforcement and two Officer of the Year awards, Hallettsville Police Department’s (HPD) only female officer prepares to lay down her badge to enjoy retirement with family.    Lt. Erica Padilla’s final day as a full-time HPD officer is set for Dec.
YEDC Executive Director Terry Stokes submitted a resignation effective Friday, Nov. 11.

YEDC Executive Director Terry Stokes submitted a resignation effective Friday, Nov. 11.

YEDC executive director resigns

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Nearly three years after assuming the Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) executive director role in January 2020, Terry Stokes officially submitted his resignation to the Board of Directors with a Nov. 11 final day of employment.
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