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After a total of 64 straight domino teams finished playing, the Houston duo of Marcos Ford (left) and Walter Patterson III captured the state title of this year’s 73rd Annual Texas State Championship Domino Tournament. Contributed photo

After a total of 64 straight domino teams finished playing, the Houston duo of Marcos Ford (left) and Walter Patterson III captured the state title of this year’s 73rd Annual Texas State Championship Domino Tournament. Contributed photo

Houston duo captures State Domino title

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The 73rd annual Texas State Domino Tournament ended around 11:30 p.m.

62nd Annual HJLS begins Friday

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The 62nd annual Hallettsville Jr. Livestock Show will start Friday with all events taking place at the William and Alton Allen Exposition CenterHallettsville FFA advisor/sponsor, Heath Ressler released a schedule of the show that includes:Thursday, Jan. 23Scales will be open from 5 to 7 p.m.

January is Blood Donation Awareness Month

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
January is Blood Donation Awareness Month and it serves as a critical reminder of the ongoing need for donations. According to the Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood.
Pictured, front row, left to right, Peggy Messamore (Jacobs-Weber, Inc.), Hannah Harper (MMG), Gina Miller (MMG), Eric Bourquin (TXM) and Amanda Mraz (MMG); back row, left to right, Pat Hull (Jacobs-Weber, Inc.), Justin Fortune (MMG) and Toby Lalonde (MMG). Not pictured is Jason Miller (MMG).

Pictured, front row, left to right, Peggy Messamore (Jacobs-Weber, Inc.), Hannah Harper (MMG), Gina Miller (MMG), Eric Bourquin (TXM) and Amanda Mraz (MMG); back row, left to right, Pat Hull (Jacobs-Weber, Inc.), Justin Fortune (MMG) and Toby Lalonde (MMG). Not pictured is Jason Miller (MMG).

Miller Mechanical Group, LLC receives award

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Texas Mutual Insurance Company utilizes the ‘Work Safe, Texas’ Award Program to recognize policyholders whose commitment to employee safety sets them apart because the company has gone above and beyond to ensure their employees’ safety.
SISD school board members were recognized for “School Board Appreciation Month.” Pictured are, left to right, are board members Bucky Boehm, Jared Boedeker, Tommy Schuette, Julie Gamez, Superintendent Alex Remschel, board members Michelle Werner Mendel, Vice President Tim Kalich, and President Dan Stafford. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

SISD school board members were recognized for “School Board Appreciation Month.” Pictured are, left to right, are board members Bucky Boehm, Jared Boedeker, Tommy Schuette, Julie Gamez, Superintendent Alex Remschel, board members Michelle Werner Mendel, Vice President Tim Kalich, and President Dan Stafford. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

SISD calls for May election, gives construction updates

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The Shiner Independent School District officially called for a May 3rd election at the Jan. 20 board meeting. Currently, those school board trustees up for re-election are Dr. Dan Stafford (Place 3), Bucky Boehm (Place 5) and Tim Kalich (Place 6).
Students from Shiner Catholic Schools invite the community to join in celebrating Catholic Schools Week. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Carter M., Sam P., Tripp P., Theresa R., J.W. K., and Maddox M.; back row, left to right, Blaise B., Jhett W., Fallon B., Brinley B., Brynn P., Gemma I., and Emmy B.

Students from Shiner Catholic Schools invite the community to join in celebrating Catholic Schools Week. Pictured are, front row, left to right, Carter M., Sam P., Tripp P., Theresa R., J.W. K., and Maddox M.; back row, left to right, Blaise B., Jhett W., Fallon B., Brinley B., Brynn P., Gemma I., and Emmy B.

Catholic Schools Week January 26-January 31

News Staff
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Shiner Catholic School will join in the National Celebration of Catholic Schools Week beginning Sunday, January 26 through January 31.Catholic Schools Week will commence with Mass on Sunday, January 26.
Pictured here in his earlier days of law enforcement, Joseph Nieto was 86 when he passed.

Pictured here in his earlier days of law enforcement, Joseph Nieto was 86 when he passed.

Former Lavaca County Constable passes away

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Former Lavaca County Constable, Joseph C. Nieto, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22 leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service to both Lavaca County and the City of Moulton.
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