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Image courtesy of Drug Enforcement Administration

Image courtesy of Drug Enforcement Administration

DEA Warns of Brightly-Colored Fentanyl Used to Target Young Americans

News Staff
Friday, September 23, 2022
WASHINGTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration is advising the public of an alarming emerging trend of colorful fentanyl available across the United States.  In August 2022, DEA and our law enforcement partners seized brightly-colored fentanyl and fentanyl pills in 18 states.
Pictured with some of the auction items are, left to right, Sofie K., Brynn P., Delane A., Adaline K. (standing), Case M., and Haydee G. Contributed Photo

Pictured with some of the auction items are, left to right, Sofie K., Brynn P., Delane A., Adaline K. (standing), Case M., and Haydee G. Contributed Photo

Shiner Catholic School Fall Festival is Sunday, Sept. 25

News Staff
Thursday, September 22, 2022
The Shiner Catholic School PTC will host the annual Fall Festival on Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Shiner KC Hall. There will be a BBQ chicken meal, $12 per plate, which can be drive-through or dine-in. The meal tickets are PRE-SALE only.
Photo by Lori Raabe

Photo by Lori Raabe

Shiner St. Paul names Homecoming King and Queen

News Staff
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Cortney Tuch was named the 2022 St. Paul High School Homecoming Queen and Joshua Bonorden was named the Homecoming King at Friday’s game versus the Legacy Prep Lions. The Cardinals went on to win the game to round out the night.
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Whatever happened to the disc golf course?

Bobby Horecka
Thursday, September 22, 2022
It’s one of the questions I’ve heard several times now around Shiner, especially among those which take place at Green Dickson Park: Whatever happened to the disc golf course? For months, I couldn’t have told you, to be honest.
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Kolache Fest Saturday, Sept. 24

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, September 22, 2022
The annual Kolache Fest is set for this Saturday, Sept. 24 with a full-day of activities taking place at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville. This year’s Kolache Fest marks the 27th year for the event and its organizers have lined up a vast amount of activities throughout the day.
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Hallettsville names Homecoming King & Queen

News Staff
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Hallettsville High School held their Homecoming game this past Friday against San Antonio Comal Piper with the Brahmas taking the win, 25-0.  During halftime the Homecoming King and Queen were crowned.  This year’s queen is Dara Debord and the king is De’Keidris Bedford.  

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Part 1: Notable events in our history...

Bobby Horecka
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Gen. Santa Anna, dressed in his underling's uniform, is brought before Sam Houston, who is sprawled out beneath a tree as doctors work on him to patch up a broken leg he sustained during the battle.
New and returning DLSEC staff for the 2022-2023 school year. Contributed photo.

New and returning DLSEC staff for the 2022-2023 school year. Contributed photo.

DLSEC adds 16 staffers

News Staff
Sunday, September 18, 2022
The DeWitt-Lavaca Special Education Cooperative welcomed 16 new staff members to aid in serving students with disabilities from nine districts for the 2022-2023 school year.
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