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Band leader, City Polka Boy passes away

Bobby Horecka
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Regular readers of the Tribune-Herald may recall a story we shared a few years back now about Benny Okruhlik, leader of a band perhaps best known as the City Polka Boys, who on Nov.

Crime Stoppers supporting Deputy Santa program

Jimmy Appelt
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The Lavaca County Crime Stoppers, Inc. will be sponsoring the Deputy Santa program this Christmas season that is available for children up to 10 years of age.Sign up to participate in the program begins Monday, Nov. 25 and will be held through Friday, Dec. 6.

Lions Club Arts/Crafts Show Sunday

Jimmy Appelt
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The Hallettsville Lions Club will hold its 44th annual Arts and Crafts show this Sunday, Dec. 1 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.This year’s show will follow the same format as last year with a number of activities offered for both adults and children.

Court holds regular meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court held a regular meeting Monday morning, but due to the deadline of the paper at noon, a detailed report of the meeting will appear in next week’s paper.The court addressed an agenda that included:• Telecommunications update.

City ordinances see some updates before the year ends

Bobby Horecka
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Hallettsville city council members approved several updates to local ordinances last week, part of an ongoing review of city policies that’s been going on for a couple of years nowSome of the highlights include:• The addition of a new section under city sign ordinances that establishes a policy for...
After 60 years, Shiner veteran Klaus David Schlamb received his high school diploma. From left are presenter Jeannie Koch, wife Carolyn Schlamb, David Schlamb and Anthony Fikac.

After 60 years, Shiner veteran Klaus David Schlamb received his high school diploma. From left are presenter Jeannie Koch, wife Carolyn Schlamb, David Schlamb and Anthony Fikac.

Shiner Catholic School honors Veteran with diploma

News Staff
Monday, November 25, 2024
After 60 years, a Shiner veteran has received his high school diploma on Veterans Day.Vietnam veteran Klaus David Schlamb was awarded his diploma at Shiner Catholic School, which he attended years ago.

Benefit for local woman scheduled

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Members of the community are hosting a benefit for a local woman, Ann Koncaba, who was injured in a car accident recently. The bake sale will benefit Koncaba. It will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at the South Star Bank. All proceeds will go toward Koncaba and her family.

MISD School Board President to step down

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
School Board President Daniel Beyer has chosen to step down from his role at the Moulton Independent School District meeting on Nov. 13. “I’ve served on this board for almost 19 years,” Beyer said in a statement after the meeting. “Many of those years, I have served as the president.
Bailey Petrek shows off her bull that earned the Reserve Grand Champion overall of the bred and owned Red Brahman Bulls at the World Brahman Congress. Photo courtesy of the Brahman Journal

Bailey Petrek shows off her bull that earned the Reserve Grand Champion overall of the bred and owned Red Brahman Bulls at the World Brahman Congress. Photo courtesy of the Brahman Journal

Local student wins Overall Reserve Grand Champion

News Staff
Thursday, November 21, 2024
A local Moulton native, Bailey Petrek, has won the Reserve Grand Champion overall of the bred and owned Red Brahman Bulls at the World Brahman Congress. This was a breed show, and it was all Brahman cattle participating in the congress.
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