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The Sacred Heart Catholic School 5th graders recently participated in the St. Jude Math-A-Thon program and raised $2,358.25. The amount raised goes toward helping kids who battle cancer and other deadly diseases. During the past years, the 5th grade classes have been involved in the program and have raised a total of over $14 thousand. The photo shows this year’s 5th grade class along with their teacher and coordinator of the school’s participation, Doris Fenner. Photo by Ruth Barton

The Sacred Heart Catholic School 5th graders recently participated in the St. Jude Math-A-Thon program and raised $2,358.25. The amount raised goes toward helping kids who battle cancer and other deadly diseases. During the past years, the 5th grade classes have been involved in the program and have raised a total of over $14 thousand. The photo shows this year’s 5th grade class along with their teacher and coordinator of the school’s participation, Doris Fenner. Photo by Ruth Barton

SHCS 5th graders participate in St. Jude Math-A-Thon program

Jimmy Appelt
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The 5th Grade students at Sacred Heart Catholic School recently participated in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Math-A-Thon program and raised $2358.25 to help kids battling cancer and other deadly diseases.
Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Photo courtesy of Pixabay

2023 Lavaca Roundup set for Sunday, March 26

News Staff
Monday, February 27, 2023
The 2023 Lavaca Roundup (Show - Shine - Social)  is coming up on Sunday, March 26 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Lavaca County Courthouse Square.   It is open to all — Cars Trucks, Bikes, Boats, Tractors.  All donations will benefit the Lavaca County Relay for Life. 
Geralyn Klimitchek named best high teacher in Texas.

Geralyn Klimitchek named best high teacher in Texas.

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Klimitchek honored as TCCB high school teacher of the year

Jimmy Appelt
Monday, February 20, 2023
Having taught her entire career at Sacred Heart Catholic School, science teacher Geralyn Klimitchek was recently honored as High School Teacher of the Year by the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops.

Tri County Softball umpires will meet on Dec. 14

News Staff
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The Tri-County Softball Umpires meeting will be December 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hallettsville ISD Board Room. We are always looking for new members. Please consider coming to this meeting to learn more about becoming a certified high school softball official. You may also contact E.L.
Bob Barrera poses in front of a mural dedicated to the Houston Astros outside his studio, Created, by Bob Barrera Originals, Nov. 11. Photos by Hans Lammeman

Bob Barrera poses in front of a mural dedicated to the Houston Astros outside his studio, Created, by Bob Barrera Originals, Nov. 11. Photos by Hans Lammeman

Local artist hits homerun with new mural wall

Hans Lammeman
Monday, November 14, 2022
Local artist Bob Barrera introduced a splash of color to downtown Hallettsville with a mural dedicated to the Houston Astros and their latest World Series Championship on the wall of his soon-to-be studio last week.
Many of the buildings downtown haven't changed much since the 1900s

Many of the buildings downtown haven't changed much since the 1900s

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Hallettsville was booming in the early 1900s

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
With the construction of a new light system in the summer of 1900, Hallettsville started a nine-year run of development that included the construction of new buildings, the beginning of new businesses, and renovations to existing structures.
Photos by Janet Jones/The Catholic Lighthouse

Photos by Janet Jones/The Catholic Lighthouse

Diocese helps sisters ring in landmark anniversaries

Bobby Horecka
Friday, August 12, 2022
Seven Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament celebrated important anniversaries last month with a special mass presided over by Bishop Brendan Cahill on Saturday, July 16. "Our hearts are joyful with you today," he said during his homily.
HGallettsville's Michael Moore, Cherri Fryer and Roy Cavaretta place well at the world renowned Ruidoso Art Festival.

HGallettsville's Michael Moore, Cherri Fryer and Roy Cavaretta place well at the world renowned Ruidoso Art Festival.

Hallettsville artists grab attention at Ruidoso Art Festival

Bobby Horecka
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Considering the Ruidoso Art Festival attracts talent, collectors and galleries from not just across the country but from points all over the globe as well, to have one artist Hallettsville much less three as part of this event is extraordinary.
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Standing in for her dad

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Hallettsville Mayor Alice Summers, Councilwoman Chastity Grant Carter and her husband, Vincent Carter, made their way to Magnolia Sunday afternoon, where the Harris County Sheriff’s Junior Mounted Posse was honoring her father, former Hallettsville Police Chief Elmo Grant, for his longtime support...
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