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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.

Accused fentanyl dealer pleads guilty in Federal Court

A 20-year-old man who was raised along the border could spend between 10 years to life in a federal prison plus face an additional $10 million in fines after he pleaded guilty to a substantial drug charge that landed him behind bars right here in Lavaca County early one morning late last year.

Lions Club hosts Pivo and Kolaches run

The Shiner Lions Club hosted its 4th annual Pivo and Kolaches .5K run this past Saturday. “The event involved the .5K as well as live music,” Lions Club Vice President Sara Giddings said. “Damon Curtis performed before the race and, afterwards, the Lederhosen Junkies played.

SISD chooses new turf for Comanche Stadium, gives construction update

Updates were given regarding the replacement of natural turf for the Comanche Stadium at the Shiner Independent School District meeting March 24. Board members opted to go with Texas Multichem sports turf. Construction updates were also given on the new Junior High School building.

Local law agencies conduct arrests, seize drugs and firearms

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

Shiner Hobo Band inducted into Polka Hall of Fame

The Shiner Hobo Band was inducted into the Polka Hall of Fame at the 44th Annual South Texas Polka and Sausage Fest held in Hallettsville this past Sunday.“This is pretty cool,” Band member Dalton Nollkamper said. “We’ve been together for around 100 years and we’re finally getting recognition.