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Court proposes tax rate

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Lavaca County tax assessor-collector, Deborah A. Sevcik, presented the 2025 appraisal roll and tax rate calculations at Monday’s, Aug. 11, Commissioners’ Court meeting.Sevcik told the court the total appraised value showed an increase of 1.09% over last year’s values.
Photo by Chuck Grafe.

Photo by Chuck Grafe.

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Golden Arches Go Up

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
The new McDonald’s building located on N. Texana Street is beginning to take shape, with the iconic golden arches now in place. While the burgers and fries aren’t ready and no word on the grand opening date, locals are already lovin’ it.

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Hallettsville rolls out welcome mat and earns tourism friendly city

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott congratulated the City of Hallettsville on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the multi-step certification process. The announcement was released in a press release dated Tuesday, July 29.
Marvin Jurica

Marvin Jurica

Marvin Jurica

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Marvin Charles Jurica, 94, of New Braunfels, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025.Marvin was born on March 27, 1931 in Gonzales, to the late Willie and Mary Pesek Jurica. He was raised in the Peach Creek area where he grew up on the farm and attended Kokernot School.

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County Judge presents State of County address

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
County Judge Keith Mudd presented his State of the County address at Monday’s Commissioners’ Court meeting. “The proposed budget for Lavaca County was posted with the County Clerk on Aug. 1, and I am proposing to move Lavaca County forward to the Voter Approval Rate at .
Todd Smith speaks on his vision and direction for the next Rotary year.

Todd Smith speaks on his vision and direction for the next Rotary year.

Shiner Rotary Club welcomes district officials to meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Rotary Club of Shiner welcomed District Governor Todd Smith as well as District Governor Elect Jeff Coleman from the Central Texas Rotary District 5870.  During the meeting, the vision and goals for the upcoming year in the Central Texas District and beyond were discussed.  
left to right, Myra Zumwalt, Lisa Stafford, Sharon Flannery and Tanya Gamez.

left to right, Myra Zumwalt, Lisa Stafford, Sharon Flannery and Tanya Gamez.

Shiner Pilot Club hosts teacher luncheons

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
On August 4 and 5, the Pilot Club of Shiner hosted a teacher luncheon at Shiner ISD and Shiner Catholic School.  “We are so excited to have you back and ready for a fantastic new school year. Your commitment to our students is inspiring.
Award winners are, left to right, Hali Westergren (Lamplighter award for Outstanding Crew), Patrick Egan (Sister Michelle Award for Outstanding Theatre Personality) and Hadley McDonald (Best Youth Debut award).

Award winners are, left to right, Hali Westergren (Lamplighter award for Outstanding Crew), Patrick Egan (Sister Michelle Award for Outstanding Theatre Personality) and Hadley McDonald (Best Youth Debut award).

Gaslight awards presented

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
The Gaslight Theatre in Shiner recently finished the highly successful run of the “Voice of the Prairie” directed by Leslie Buesing and Vicki Westergren.  The Gaslight Theatre is celebrating its 130th birthday and its 50th year of continuous theatre in 2025.
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City of Shiner logo

Shiner park improvements are in the works

News Staff
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Both Green Dickson Park and Welhausen Park are getting some major upgrades in the coming months. “Different organizations are working on various projects at these parks,” Shiner City Council member David Schroeder said.
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