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Texas Sales Tax Holiday to be held this weekend

Texas families are expected to save an estimated $133.2 million in state and local sales taxes during this weekend’s sales tax holiday, which runs Friday, Aug. 8, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 10.That's according to a release sent out recently by acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock.

Moratorium remains in place for manufactured homes

The city has issued a temporary moratorium on the placement of manufactured homes while Yoakum city officials revisit zoning regulations and consider long-term guidelines for their future use.“We had a couple of locations that people made complaints about,” City Mayor Carl O’ Neill said.

The 170th Praha Picnic Friday, Aug. 15

The 170th annual Praha picnic will take place Friday, Aug. 15 with all activities to take place at the St. Mary’s Praha Catholic Church Parish grounds.The church and picnic grounds are located at 821 FM 1295 near Flatonia.

Slime, Sloths, and Splashes of Color Highlight Library’s Summer Reading Program

The Friench Simpson Memorial Library had a successful summer reading program.Overall, the library had a little over 300 participants that actually signed up to be a part of the reading program. For the total month of June, the youth collections at the library was 2,529 items.

No More Guessing: FAQs Released on New Device Rules

As school returns in session for the 25- 26 school term, public school students throughout the state will now have to abide by a law (HB 1481) regarding the use of personal communication devices on campus and during the school day.

Class Is in Session: HISD Returns Aug. 14

The Hallettsville Independent School District will open its doors Thursday, Aug. 14 with the start of the 2025-26 school year.School administrators expect an enrollment of 1,150 with the elementary expecting 452 students, while the junior high anticipates 311 and the high school 387 students.

Phones on Lockdown: Board Rewrites Device Rulebook

The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in special called meeting Wednesday evening, July 30 and approved the personal communication device policy as well as consequences for violating the policy.

City Council receives Chamber’s Half Moon Holidays report

The Shiner City Council received a report on the Half Moon Holidays from the Shiner Chamber of Commerce at the August 4th meeting. “Half Moon Holidays 2025 was an incredible success and a true testament to what can happen when a community comes together,” Chairman of the Board Michelle Price said.

Shiner Catholic School welcomes new principal

Shiner Catholic School is pleased to welcome a new principal, Lesley Bacak, who began her term this month. She is excited to start the school year. “Many events throughout my life have inspired me to pursue a career in education,” Bacak said.

Council approves grant resolutions

The Moulton City Council approved a couple of grant resolutions at the July 8 meeting.“These resolutions are part of our Texas Water Development Board project for the wastewater plant,” City Administrator LuAnn Rogers said.