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Photos by Michelle Price

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Icy Fronts chill area

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Chilly mornings along with scattered ice coverage greeted early risers this past weekend following two strong polar fronts. The cold spread throughout the area beginning Jan. 23rd and lasted until Jan. 27th when the mercury dropped to 19 degrees, which is the coldest since last year on Jan.

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HISD receives sound audit report

Jimmy Appelt
Friday, January 23, 2026
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday evening, Jan. 12 and received a sound financial and compliance audit report.

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Hallettsville CCA banquet next Wednesday

Jimmy Appelt
Friday, January 23, 2026
The 94th annual Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture/Visitors Center Membership and Awards Banquet will take place next Wednesday, Jan. 28 at the KC Hall in Hallettsville.

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Pedestrian fatality identified

Jimmy Appelt
Friday, January 23, 2026
The individual of the vehicle/pedestrian accident that occurred two weeks ago has been identified.According to a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Texas Peace Officer’s report, the accident occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 1:04 p.m.
Pictured, left to right, Michael Collins, Sarah Collins, Dave Walden (Texas VFW Commander), Barb Koehn (District 24 Auxiliary President), Madeline Collins, Barbara Hartman (District 24 Auxiliary Secretary and the Auxiliary Scholarship Chair), Kenneth O. Preston (13th SMA(R)) and Andy Rosales (District 24 Commander).

Pictured, left to right, Michael Collins, Sarah Collins, Dave Walden (Texas VFW Commander), Barb Koehn (District 24 Auxiliary President), Madeline Collins, Barbara Hartman (District 24 Auxiliary Secretary and the Auxiliary Scholarship Chair), Kenneth O. Preston (13th SMA(R)) and Andy Rosales (District 24 Commander).

Shiner student wins first place in Texas VFW Voice of Democracy Competition

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
For Madeline Collins, patriotism has never been about a single moment or a loud declaration. It is something built over time, through gratitude, service, and a willingness to show up for others.
Pictured are, top row, left to right, Grace Nevlud, Dani Starkey, Hattie Cinadr and Cade Shimek; bottom row, left to right, Avery Starkey, Dawsyn Shimek, Samantha Starkey, Aubrey Nevlud and Holdyn Nevlud.

Pictured are, top row, left to right, Grace Nevlud, Dani Starkey, Hattie Cinadr and Cade Shimek; bottom row, left to right, Avery Starkey, Dawsyn Shimek, Samantha Starkey, Aubrey Nevlud and Holdyn Nevlud.

Starkey Ranch Show Team attends GHHJA awards banquet

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
On Saturday, January 10, 2026,  the Starkey Ranch Show Team attended the GHHJA 2025 Awards Banquet where most of the riders were awarded final placings of the season. Holdyn Nevlud and The Rusty Rooster received an advancement certificate in walk/trot proving his readiness for the next level up.
Lavaca County EMS recently announced it is now able to carry and administer low-tier O-positive whole blood in the field, allowing paramedics to begin blood transfusions before a patient arrives at the hospital. The advancement significantly improves survival chances for patients experiencing severe traumatic hemorrhage. Pictured are Lavaca County Commissioners, the District and County Clerk, County Judge Keith Mudd and EMS employees. Contributed photo

Lavaca County EMS recently announced it is now able to carry and administer low-tier O-positive whole blood in the field, allowing paramedics to begin blood transfusions before a patient arrives at the hospital. The advancement significantly improves survival chances for patients experiencing severe traumatic hemorrhage. Pictured are Lavaca County Commissioners, the District and County Clerk, County Judge Keith Mudd and EMS employees. Contributed photo

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Blood Donation Awareness Month highlights critical need as EMS brings whole blood to trauma centers

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
January marks Blood Donation Awareness Month and local officials are emphasizing the importance of blood donations as Lavaca County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) begins administering whole blood to trauma patients before they reach the hospital.
Progress continues on the building outside of the baseball field that will serve as a concession stand with restrooms for the baseball field as well as the new softball field. The building will also have a storage area for equipment for multiple sports including football and track equipment. Project completion is expected this March.

Progress continues on the building outside of the baseball field that will serve as a concession stand with restrooms for the baseball field as well as the new softball field. The building will also have a storage area for equipment for multiple sports including football and track equipment. Project completion is expected this March.

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YISD hears construction updates

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Construction updates were given at the Yoakum ISD meeting Monday evening, Jan. 12.“The softball field is ready to play on ,” Weaver and Jacobs Representative Shawn Brandt said.“The team held their first practice last week.
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