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Founders’ Invitational Rodeo happens this weekend

Jimmy Appelt
Friday, October 13, 2023
The sights and sounds of yesteryear will be heard this weekend as the 9th annual Texas State Championship High School Rodeo Founders’ Invitational will take place at the William and Alton Allen Exposition Center in Hallettsville this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 14-15.
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Bringing Fall to Hallettsville

Jimmy Appelt
Friday, October 13, 2023
If you’re looking for a nice place to visit and bring your children to enjoy the wonders of the Fall season, the place to come is the Hallettsville First United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch.
Your 2023 Kolache Queen

Your 2023 Kolache Queen

Meet your queen, your 2023 Kolache Queen

News Staff
Friday, September 29, 2023
Annabeth Neumeyer is the daughter of the late Gene and Frances Valenta.  She has been married to Charlie Neumeyer for over 50 years.  She is the mom to three wonderful children and Grammy to four loving grandchildren.  Her hobbies are baking, traveling, fishing, and being with her grandkiddos.
The blockade runner played an important part in the South’s War of Secession, as did our international border with Mexico. Our roads south paved the way for needed trade around the world and even a way out for the enslaved seeking freedom. It made the Gulf a prime battlefield for Texas.

The blockade runner played an important part in the South’s War of Secession, as did our international border with Mexico. Our roads south paved the way for needed trade around the world and even a way out for the enslaved seeking freedom. It made the Gulf a prime battlefield for Texas.

Historians host annual conference Oct. 14

News Staff
Friday, September 29, 2023
The Alton C. Allen Historical Conference will celebrate a milestone anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 14, when members of the Lavaca County Historical Commission fill the Kocian Building on the south side of the courthouse square in Hallettsville for their 20th annual gathering.
Brady Haas and Braxtyn Sitka

Brady Haas and Braxtyn Sitka

Sacred Heart crowns Homecoming King & Queen

News Staff
Friday, September 22, 2023
Brady Haas and Braxtyn Sitka were crowned King and Queen at Sacred Heart Homecoming ceremonies in the KC Hall Saturday. Brady is the son of Bryan and Christina Haas and Braxtyn the daughter of Tanya Sitka and Russell and RoAnn Sitka. Contributed photo
A car pursuit that started in Schulenburg last Wednesday morning ended when it collided with a fire hydrant on Hallettsville's south side at the intersection of Main and Jerry streets, later that afternoon.

A car pursuit that started in Schulenburg last Wednesday morning ended when it collided with a fire hydrant on Hallettsville's south side at the intersection of Main and Jerry streets, later that afternoon.

Wednesday car chase leads to drug arrest

News Staff
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
By JIMMY APPELT Staff Writer A car chase that began near Schulenburg on Wednesday morning, Sept. 13, came to an end later that afternoon when the vehicle wrecked at the corner of Jerry and Main streets in Hallettsville.
Hallettsville’s Statue of Liberty was one of just two Lady Liberty miniatures found in the Lone Star State as of 2018, though a couple more have gone up in East Texas since. Still, she has almost as many visitors here in Hallettsville as those who swing by to see our historic courthouse over the course of a year, believe it or not.

Hallettsville’s Statue of Liberty was one of just two Lady Liberty miniatures found in the Lone Star State as of 2018, though a couple more have gone up in East Texas since. Still, she has almost as many visitors here in Hallettsville as those who swing by to see our historic courthouse over the course of a year, believe it or not.

What’s pointy and green and looks like it belongs in a New York harbor someplace?

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
If you happen to take U.S. Highway 90-A through Lavaca County, you’ll likely drive right past this less-than-usual sight on Hallettsville’s western edge as you’re headed out of town. See her over there, just to your left, right next to the USDA and Farm Service Agency offices?
Photo courtesy Pixabay

Photo courtesy Pixabay

Sacred Heart Catholic High School Graduation

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The 2023 Sacred Heart Catholic High School Commencement Exercises will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Hallettsville.  Graduating seniors will be receiving their high school diplomas.
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