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Lavaca County commissioners court

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court met in a regular meeting Monday morning and approved four proclamations with the first involving the recognition of Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish pastor Msgr.

Hallettsville ISD Focus on Facilities

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
As part of the District’s Strategic Plan, Hallettsville ISD adopted the following Vision and Goal on March 18, 2019.• Vision - HISD will have a safe and progressive infrastructure for students and staff that encompasses multi-use facilities for academics, athletics, and career development.
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Long-time Sacred Heart pastor, Msgr. John retiring

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
There is a song entitled “What a friend we have in Jesus” that has been sung by a number of entertainers including the late Kenny Rogers and Aretha Franklin as well as Alan Jackson.In the second verse of the song there is a line that says, “Can we find a friend so faithful.
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Hallettsville native wins half million dollars on “Outlast”

News Staff
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Two Texas boys, including one from Hallettsville, each won a whopping $500,000 on the “Survivor-esque” Netflix show “Outlast.” Hallettsville native Drew Haas and Midland native Drake Vilem took home the money by enduring a month long stay in the Alaskan rainforest.
Those who helped on Thursday included, left to right, Teri Stratman, Beverly Mozisek, Betty Petras, Sharon Flannery, Roseann Raab and Myra Zumwalt.

Those who helped on Thursday included, left to right, Teri Stratman, Beverly Mozisek, Betty Petras, Sharon Flannery, Roseann Raab and Myra Zumwalt.

Shiner Pilot Club lends a hand to food pantry

News Staff
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
The Shiner Pilot Club donated their time helping the Food Pantry by unloading the food truck at the Methodist Church on Sept. 11. The club also donates their time and serves breakfast on the 4th Thursday of each month at the church.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s October 5 at the brewery

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
The First Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held on Saturday, October 5 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Spoetzl Brewery. Please WEAR PURPLE that day and walk with us, join our team to help us fund-raise, and/or make a donation.
Pictured are city council members, chamber members, Director of Brewery and Distillery Operations Tom Fiorenzi and President and CEO John Brozovich, and interested parties at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Lounge and Bar at Spoetzl Brewery.

Pictured are city council members, chamber members, Director of Brewery and Distillery Operations Tom Fiorenzi and President and CEO John Brozovich, and interested parties at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Lounge and Bar at Spoetzl Brewery.

Spoetzl Brewery to open new cocktail bar, lounge

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Shiner will soon have a brand-new cocktail bar and lounge at the Spoetzl Brewery. A groundbreaking ceremony was hosted last Friday, Sept. 6 and members from both the Shiner City Council and the Shiner Chamber of Commerce came out to hear the news.
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