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Veterans Appreciation Day April 12

The 21st annual Veterans Appreciation Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 12 at the Hallettsville Knights of Columbus Hall.Doors will open at 11 a.m. and a program ceremony will be held at noon honoring veteran’s service.

Alois James "AJ" Kutach

Alois James “AJ” Kutach, 87, peacefully entered eternal life on Friday, March 28, 2025 surrounded by his beloved family.Born in the area of Worthing on Feb. 20, 1938, A.J. was the second of nine children born to Julius and Agnes Kutach.Raised in Shiner, A.J. attended St.

YEDC discusses website updates

More updates were given on the Yoakum Economic Development Corporation’s website at the March 18 meeting.“It’s coming along nicely,” YEDC Executive Director Genora Young said. “I’m still waiting to hear back from a couple of industries.

DeWitt County Commissioners create proclamation, institute burn ban at March 24 meeting

DeWitt County Commissioners made a Proclamation establishing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month at the March 24 meeting.Kati Klores is with the DeWitt County Child Welfare Board and she is happy to accept this proclamation.“Our organization serves kids in foster c a re ,” Klores said .

Court holds Tuesday meeting

The regular meeting of the Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting for Monday, March 24 was moved to Tuesday due to a district court trial being held in the district courtroom.

Lions White Cane Day

Members of the Hallettsville Lions Club will be seen at locations in town this Saturday and will be hosting the Lions Club International’s annual White Cane Day.

Hallettsville Little League to start season

The excitement is palpable as the Hallettsville Little League officially opens it season Saturday.“It will mark the beginning of another thrilling year for our young athletes,” Grahmann said. “This season we have 42 teams competing with a total of 438 players ranging in age from 5 to 15.

Hallett Oak prepares for annual river clean-up on April 5

Hallet Oak Gallery went before city leaders last week to request a few road cones for the safety of its members, local scouts and other volunteers in the community interested in taking part in the upcoming Lavaca County River Clean-up.The annual event will take place from 8-10 a.m.

Janak named reserve champion at HLSR junior commercial steer contest

The community of Hallettsville was well represented at this year’s Houston Livestock Show Junior Commercial Steer Contest.Fifteen local FFA, Jr. FFA, and 4-H members participated in the contest this year.Ryan Janak earned a spot as a “Top 8 Finalist” out of 171 contestants.

Local law agencies conduct arrests Seize drugs, firearms

During the predawn hours on Friday morning, March 21, local law enforcement agencies, executed multiple search and arrest warrants at two different locations in Lavaca County.