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Photo by Bobby Horecka

Photo by Bobby Horecka

Scenes from St. Mary's Catholic Church Annual Picnic

News Staff
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Even triple digit heat didn't keep people away Sunday when members of St. Mary's Catholic Church near Hallettsville hosted their annual June picnic. There was plenty of food to eat, and plenty of cold drinks to drink, though.
He and Deacon Luke Prihoda ordained as transitional deacons during a special ceremony held Saturday, June 11, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory in Victoria.

He and Deacon Luke Prihoda ordained as transitional deacons during a special ceremony held Saturday, June 11, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory in Victoria.

Seminarians ordained as transitional deacons Saturday

Bobby Horecka
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Catholic seminarians Ryan Kapavik, a 2015 graduate of Shiner’s St. Paul High School, and Luke Prihoda were both ordained as transitional deacons during a special ceremony held Saturday, June 11, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory in Victoria.
A burn ban is in effect in Lavaca County as of June 17. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

A burn ban is in effect in Lavaca County as of June 17. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

Lavaca County burn ban in effect

News Staff
Friday, June 17, 2022
A burn ban is in effect in Lavaca County as of June 17. The temporary emergency order explained that the ban, “shall remain in effect for 90 days or until such drought conditions no longer exist and this order is lifted by authority of the County Judge.

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How many fingers have you got?

Bobby Horecka
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Although the recent derailment in Shiner might call up questions to the contrary, much has improved over the last century and a half when it comes to the railroad and concerns about safety.
Damage from the train derailment in downtown Shiner earlier this month.

Damage from the train derailment in downtown Shiner earlier this month.

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Police:Removing items from derailment zone is a crime

Bobby Horecka
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Shiner’s emergency responders have received multiple complaints now about people down by the recent Union Pacific derailment wreckage, out taking photos and/or possibly even taking “souvenirs.
Adopt-A-Highway is part of TxDOT's Don't Mess with Texas campaign.

Adopt-A-Highway is part of TxDOT's Don't Mess with Texas campaign.

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Jonas to become new face of Don’t Mess with Texas campaigns

News Staff
Thursday, June 16, 2022
It’s said that everything is bigger in Texas and in the hilarious new PSAs for Don’t Mess with Texas, singer, songwriter and actor Joe Jonas finds lassoing litter may be his biggest challenge yet.
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