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Annual Schulenburg Festival set for next weekend

The annual Schulenburg Festival, also known as the “National Party of Texas” is set for next weekend that promises fun for everyone.Thursday, July 31The festival begins Thursday evening with no admission charge for the night.

Currier named MISD’s new superintendent

The Moulton Independent School District has a new Superintendent. Clay Currier started his term as superintendent earlier this month.Currier grew up in Seguin. When he was growing up, he never imagined he would pursue a career in education.

YEDC provides website update

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Genora Young provided an update on the progress of the organization’s new website at the July 15 meeting.The new website is under construction.

Yoakum City Manager Michael Mitchell celebrates one-year anniversary

One year into his tenure as city manager, Michael Mitchell is beginning to leave his mark on Yoakum’s government and community.“The number one thing that has stood out to me in this position is the community,” Mitchell said. “This is an unbelievably tight community with fantastic people.

Blood drives heat up after summer floods

For the 43 counties served by South Texas Blood and Tissue, the demand remains high, especially as potential donors in the areas recently devastated by the flooding in the Texas Hill Country have other daily challenges facing them right now.

Cadence acquires Shiner bank, several others in area

Cadence Bank earlier this month announced the successful acquisition of Industry Bancshares Inc., the bank holding company for the First National Bank of Shiner and five other area banks.

4-H shooting sports registration opens

Lavaca 4-H Shooting Sports will hold orientation and an organizational meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. at the Appelt’s Hill Gun Club, 4071 CR 204, Hallettsville for youth, age third through 12th grades interested in participating in the Fall 2025 session.

Jamboree taking place in Moulton

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, you might consider driving to Moulton for their annual Town and Country Jamboree.The Jamboree kicks off Saturday with a softball tournament starting at 8 a.m.The Moulton Jamboree parade will take place at 10:30 a.m.

Berkovsky graduates from U.S. Navy recruit training

Emily Berkovsky of Shiner, graduated from the U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command at Great Lakes, Illinois on Friday, June 18.Seaman Berkovsky is currently in Great Lakes, IL where she will be attending “A” school to become a Gunner’s Mate.

Collins attends journalism and media conference in Washington D.C.

Madeline Collins, a rising junior at Shiner High School and daughter of Mike and Sarah Collins, recently returned from the Washington Journalism and Media Conference (WJMC), an honors program held at George Mason University in Washington, D.C.