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A two-vehicle crash which involved a cattle trailer and a commercial food delivery truck occurred June 4. Contributed photos.

A two-vehicle crash which involved a cattle trailer and a commercial food delivery truck occurred June 4. Contributed photos.

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Two-vehicle crash involves cattle trailer

News Staff
Thursday, June 11, 2026
A two-vehicle crash which involved a cattle trailer and a commercial food delivery truck temporarily closed Highway 95 between Shiner and Yoakum last Thursday.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Picnic Sunday

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The annual St. Mary’s Catholic Church Picnic is set for Sunday with a Mass offered at 9:30 a.m. to start off the day.Following the Mass, the traditional picnic meal that includes stew, sausage, German potatoes, green beans, sauerkraut, pickles, bread and dessert will be served starting at 10:30 a.

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Court approves adding full time Grant Administrator position

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning and approved the hiring of a full-time grant administrator position for the upcoming fiscal year.Chairman of the Court Advisory Council county attorney James Reeves presented an explanation for the need of the position.
Marvin and Cathy Boedeker of Boedeker Plastics were recognized at Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting. The Boedekers donated to the School Safety Project, which was mandated, but not funded by the Texas State Legislature. The donation goes toward purchasing required safety equipment for all the schools in Lavaca County. Front row from left are LCSO records clerk/school safety liaison Neely Yackel, Sheriff Steven Greenwell, Marvin and Cathy Boedeker, LCSO captain Joshua Vaclavik...

Marvin and Cathy Boedeker of Boedeker Plastics were recognized at Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting. The Boedekers donated to the School Safety Project, which was mandated, but not funded by the Texas State Legislature. The donation goes toward purchasing required safety equipment for all the schools in Lavaca County. Front row from left are LCSO records clerk/school safety liaison Neely Yackel, Sheriff Steven Greenwell, Marvin and Cathy Boedeker, LCSO captain Joshua Vaclavik...

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Court acknowledges Boedeker Plastics, Don Kaspar donation

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
At Monday’s Lavaca County Commissioners’s Court meeting, the court recognized and acknowledged Marvin and Cathy Boedeker of Boedeker’s Plastic of Shiner, and the Don Kaspar Foundation for their donations to the Lavaca County Strong Schools Safety Initiative.
THE FRIENCH SIMPSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY STAFF at the dinosaur exhibit that children’s librarian and activities director Shay Davenport hosted last weekend in May. Pictured Shay Davenport, Brandi Thigpen, George Blasing (Dinosaur George)

THE FRIENCH SIMPSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY STAFF at the dinosaur exhibit that children’s librarian and activities director Shay Davenport hosted last weekend in May. Pictured Shay Davenport, Brandi Thigpen, George Blasing (Dinosaur George)

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“Unearth Your Story” with library’s summer reading programs

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Friench Simpson Memorial Library is encouraging all students to participate in its ongoing summer reading programs, themed “Unearth a Story.”This year’s theme focuses on archeology and paleontology, drawing inspiration from franchises such as Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones.
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Traffic pattern changes at 90A/77A Intersection

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The ongoing roundabout construction project taking place at the Highway 90A/77A intersection four miles west of Hallettsville, near the Janak’s Packing Co. has undergone a traffic pattern change that started Monday.
AT MONDAY’S HALLETTSVILLE ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING, THE BOARD NAMED KRISTEN BROWN AS THE NEW PRINCIPAL FOR HALLETTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL. PICTURED ARE GRACELYN OWEN, MASON OWEN, KRISTEN BROWN AND EASTON CAFFEY. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

AT MONDAY’S HALLETTSVILLE ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING, THE BOARD NAMED KRISTEN BROWN AS THE NEW PRINCIPAL FOR HALLETTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL. PICTURED ARE GRACELYN OWEN, MASON OWEN, KRISTEN BROWN AND EASTON CAFFEY. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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HISD Board selects High School Principal

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday evening and approved the application of Kristen Brown as the new high school principal.Brown, who is originally from El Paso, is a dedicated educator and leader with 18 years of experience in public education.
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Crawford presides over busy docket

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Several people were placed on probation for offenses ranging from tampering with drugs, injury toward a child, assault, burglary and drinking while driving.Presiding over a busy docket on June 8th, Judge Jessica R. Crawford had six cases for trial.
Michelle Turek

Michelle Turek

Turek bids farewell to Shiner Elementary

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Shiner Elementary School Principal Michelle Turek has officially turned in her resignation, and will be moving to Wimberly to become an Assistant Superintendent. Her last day will be at the end of this month.
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