Christmas

Illustration courtesy of Murray Montgomery.

Illustration courtesy of Murray Montgomery.

German pioneers celebrate first Christmas in Texas

Murray Montgomery
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
By Murray Montgomery Staff Writer As the old saying goes, “it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas,” and this edition of our newspaper certainly fits that narrative. The communities here in Lavaca County are certainly in the celebration mode.
Christmas on Grand 2023 was an enjoyable event where the residents of Yoakum kicked-off the holiday season. Children had fun playing in the snow, visiting with Santa, watching the lights come on the town Christmas tree, and experiencing the sights of the lighted Christmas parade. For more photos, see the Dec.13 issue. Photos courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Christmas on Grand 2023 was an enjoyable event where the residents of Yoakum kicked-off the holiday season. Children had fun playing in the snow, visiting with Santa, watching the lights come on the town Christmas tree, and experiencing the sights of the lighted Christmas parade. For more photos, see the Dec.13 issue. Photos courtesy of Raymond Rosas.

Christmas on Grand

News Staff
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The winners of Christmas on Grand Parade 2023 included Best of Show, Shiner Chamber of Commerce; Best Use of Lights, River of Life Church; Most Lights, Yoakum National Bank; Best Hometown, Yoakum Heritage Museum and Most Original Use of Lights, Yorktown Chamber of Commerce, Parade Marshall’s...
Illustration courtesy of Murray Montgomery

Illustration courtesy of Murray Montgomery

Red/green: The prominent colors of Christmas

Jimmy Appelt
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Jimmy Appelt jimmy.appelt@lavacacountytoday.com   Last week Hallettsville celebrated its traditional Festival of Lights event, which ushered in the Christmas season.

Christmas on Grand planned for Dec. 2

News Staff
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The Yoakum Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present Christmas on the Grand on Saturday, Dec. 2 and will be once again be bringing snow to Yoakum in the Railroad Park. Local businesses will be open for shopping needs 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Christmas on Grand set for Dec. 2

News Staff
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
The Yoakum Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present Christmas on the Grand on Saturday, Dec. 2 and will be once again be bringing snow to Yoakum in the Railroad Park. Local businesses will be open for shopping needs 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Mistletoe can cause stress for the trees it grows on; however, the plants play a key role in the ecosystem. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Johnson County Master Gardeners)

Mistletoe can cause stress for the trees it grows on; however, the plants play a key role in the ecosystem. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Johnson County Master Gardeners)

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Mistletoe: Is the Christmas plant friend or foe?

News Staff
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Mistletoe may be a welcome holiday sight when hung over a doorway if a loved one is near. Still, it can be an unwelcome intruder when found in your trees, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturist.
Graphic courtesy of Wikipedia

Graphic courtesy of Wikipedia

It's a Wonderful Life

Murray Montgomery
Friday, December 16, 2022
BY MURRAY MONTGOMERY - Staff WriterGeorge Bailey was given a special gift. He had a chance to see how things might have turned out if he had never been born.This fictional scenario is played out in one of my favorite movies; Frank Capra's, "It's a Wonderful Life.
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