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Moulton Police Department Updates

News Staff
Monday, June 16, 2025
More updates were given on the new Police Department for the City of Moulton.The drawings for the building have officially come in and Police Chief Daniel Beyer is accepting donations for the building.“I already have my taxpayer I.D.
Yoakum High School (YHS) Lady Bulldog 2025 State Golf Tournament, Head Golf Coach Silas Robinson; Emma Fling placed 42nd out of 70 participants; YHS 2025 UIL Theatrical Design State Meet, YHS Theatrical Design Sponsor Adriana Bridges; students competed individually this year inlcuded Allison Cardona, 2nd Place Marketing; Jenny Lopez, 4th Place Hair and Makeup Design; Nick Cortez, 5th Place Set Design; Evie Flores, 6th Place Hair and Makeup Design; McKenna Clyne, State Finalist Set Design; Ava Pierce, State

Yoakum High School (YHS) Lady Bulldog 2025 State Golf Tournament, Head Golf Coach Silas Robinson; Emma Fling placed 42nd out of 70 participants; YHS 2025 UIL Theatrical Design State Meet, YHS Theatrical Design Sponsor Adriana Bridges; students competed individually this year inlcuded Allison Cardona, 2nd Place Marketing; Jenny Lopez, 4th Place Hair and Makeup Design; Nick Cortez, 5th Place Set Design; Evie Flores, 6th Place Hair and Makeup Design; McKenna Clyne, State Finalist Set Design; Ava Pierce, State

Students recognized at YISD board meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Several students were recognized in both academics and athletics at the Yoakum Independent School District (YISD) meeting June 9. The first student recognized was Emma Fling. She competed in the 2025 State Golf Tournament and placed 42nd out of 70 participants.

DeWitt Commissioners approve agreements

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Agreements were approved at the DeWitt County Commissioners Court meeting on June 9. The first item approved was extending the economic development agreement between the Cuero Livestock Show Inc. and DeWitt County for a one-year term.

Medical Camp at HHS

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Texas A&M College of Medicine will host a rural medical day camp at Hallettsville High School on Wednesday, June 25. The camp will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The camp is open to seventh and eighth grade students attending all schools in Lavaca County including Sacred Heart in Hallettsville, St.
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Roundabout planned for the Y-intersection west of Hallettsville

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Construction will begin this fall regarding the construction of a roundabout (circular intersection) to be located at the Y-intersection approximately four miles west of Hallettsville.The area involves the intersection where Highways 90-A and 77-A converged and branch off toward Shiner and Yoakum.
Photo by Michelle Price

Photo by Michelle Price

Traffic stop leads to felony drug arrest

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
A routine traffic stop Friday night escalated into a foot pursuit, taser deployment and felony drug arrest at a local convenience store in Shiner, according to Shiner Police Department officials.At approximately 10:06 p.m., Sgt Chris Kalina pulled over a 2001 Buick sedan for defective equipment.
Brian Henneke takes his oath of office as a trustee for the Hallettsville Independent School District. The swearing in ceremonies took place at Monday’s HISD board meeting. Henneke has served on the board for the past seven years and will continue as the board’s vice-president. Conducting the swearing in ceremonies is HISD superintendent’s secretary Sheryl Mikeska. Photo by Trina Patek

Brian Henneke takes his oath of office as a trustee for the Hallettsville Independent School District. The swearing in ceremonies took place at Monday’s HISD board meeting. Henneke has served on the board for the past seven years and will continue as the board’s vice-president. Conducting the swearing in ceremonies is HISD superintendent’s secretary Sheryl Mikeska. Photo by Trina Patek

Trustees elect officers

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday evening and held an election for positions on the board.The current officers were re-elected and will continue in their respective positions for the district.
Lee Vi Moses has been named as Shiner ISD’s new Superintendent. Pictured are, left to right, daughter Jo Moses, Lee Vi Moses, wife Beth Moses, and son Luke Moses.

Lee Vi Moses has been named as Shiner ISD’s new Superintendent. Pictured are, left to right, daughter Jo Moses, Lee Vi Moses, wife Beth Moses, and son Luke Moses.

Lee Vi Moses named as new Shiner ISD Superintendent

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The Shiner Independent School District welcomes Lee Vi Moses as its new Superintendent. He is taking the place of former SISD superintendent Alex Remschel. Moses began in education teaching English and coaching football and track as well as girls’ basketball in Bartlett, Texas in 2003.
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