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Hallettsville High School principal Mason Briscoe was recognized Monday evening at the Hallettsville Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting. With October designated as National Principal Month, Briscoe was presented a certificate for being named Region III High School Principal of the Year. In June 2026, Briscoe will be officially recognized at the TASSP Summer Workshop in Dallas. From left are Brian Smith (board president), Sandra Fellers

Hallettsville High School principal Mason Briscoe was recognized Monday evening at the Hallettsville Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting. With October designated as National Principal Month, Briscoe was presented a certificate for being named Region III High School Principal of the Year. In June 2026, Briscoe will be officially recognized at the TASSP Summer Workshop in Dallas. From left are Brian Smith (board president), Sandra Fellers

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Briscoe Named Region III Principal of the Year

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Hallettsville Independent School District Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday evening and recognized HHS principal Mason Briscoe for being named Region High School Principal of the Year.

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Court approves interlocal agreement

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Due to the normal Monday meeting falling on Columbus Day, a federal and county holiday, the Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at its new starting time of 9 a.m.
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Dry weather taking its toll

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Throughout this past summer Lavaca County, as well as all of South Central Texas, have been under the grips of a major lack of rainfall.According to local National Weather Service observer Larry Rothbauer this area’s rainfall has been very scarce throughout the last three months.

27th Alton C. Allen Historical Conference Saturday

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The 27th annual Alton C. Allen Conference will take place Saturday and has the theme of “Traveling by train, one stop at a time”In partnership with the Lavaca County Historical Commission and the Dickson-Allen Foundation the conference will be held at the St.

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Historical Conference Oct. 18

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The 27th annual Alton C. Allen Conference, in partnership with the Lavaca County Historical Commission and the Dickson-Allen Foundation, will hold its Fall Conference Saturday, October 18.The event will take place at the St.

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National Night Out Tuesday evening

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, October 2, 2025
The 4th annual National Night Out will take place Tuesday evening Oct. 7 at the Hallettsville City Park Soccer fields.Hosted by the Hallettsville Police Department, the event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. It marks the second year for the event to be held at the city park fields.

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Voter registration deadline is Monday

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, October 2, 2025
New voters, or voters who need to update their registration due to a change of address have until Monday, Oct. 6 to register to vote in the November election.To register to vote in Texas, the individual must complete a paper application and return it to the county election office of their county.
The week of Oct. 5 through 11 is National Fire Prevention Week. From left are Hallettsville Mayor Alice Jo Summers and Hallettsville VFD chief Stephen Grahmann. Photo by Ani Zak

The week of Oct. 5 through 11 is National Fire Prevention Week. From left are Hallettsville Mayor Alice Jo Summers and Hallettsville VFD chief Stephen Grahmann. Photo by Ani Zak

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Fire Prevention Week: Charge into Fire Safety

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Fire prevention week begins Sunday and runs through Saturday, Oct. 11 and the theme for this year is “Charge into Fire Safety -Lithium-Ion Batteries in your Home.
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