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The DeWitt County Commissioners made a proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 4 as National 4-H Week. Pictured from left to right are 4-H Ambassador Chance Keller, 4-H Ambassador Caleb Keller, Commissioner James Kaiser, 4-H Ambassador Gunnar Frank, Commissioner James Pilchiek, 4-H Ambassador CJ Hood, Commis sioner Ryan Varela, DeWitt County 4-H Extension Agent Candace Williamson, and Commissioner Brian Carson. Pictured seated is DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

The DeWitt County Commissioners made a proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 4 as National 4-H Week. Pictured from left to right are 4-H Ambassador Chance Keller, 4-H Ambassador Caleb Keller, Commissioner James Kaiser, 4-H Ambassador Gunnar Frank, Commissioner James Pilchiek, 4-H Ambassador CJ Hood, Commis sioner Ryan Varela, DeWitt County 4-H Extension Agent Candace Williamson, and Commissioner Brian Carson. Pictured seated is DeWitt County Judge Daryl Fowler. Photo by Clayton Kelley.

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DeWitt County Commissioners proclaim National 4-H Week Oct. 4-10

News Staff
Friday, October 2, 2026
DeWitt County Commissioners made a proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 4 as National 4-H Week at the Sept. 28 meeting.“4-H is America’s largest youth development organization, supporting six million youth across the country,” De Witt County Judge Daryl Fowler said. “4-H programs are delivered...

4-H shooting sports registration opens

News Staff
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Lavaca 4-H Shooting Sports will hold orientation and an organizational meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. at the Appelt’s Hill Gun Club, 4071 CR 204, Hallettsville for youth, age third through 12th grades interested in participating in the Fall 2025 session.Small-bore Rifle and Shotgun will be...
At the Monday, Sept. 23 Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court approved a proclamation designating Tuesday, Oct. 1 as Kids’ Health Party in the county. Front from left are Natalie Knesek, Deedra Lahodny and Jennifer Steffek. Back row from left is the commissioners’ court including commissioners Dennis W. Kocian, Kenny Siegel, County Judge Keith Mudd and commissioners Wayne Faircloth and Edward Pustka. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

At the Monday, Sept. 23 Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court approved a proclamation designating Tuesday, Oct. 1 as Kids’ Health Party in the county. Front from left are Natalie Knesek, Deedra Lahodny and Jennifer Steffek. Back row from left is the commissioners’ court including commissioners Dennis W. Kocian, Kenny Siegel, County Judge Keith Mudd and commissioners Wayne Faircloth and Edward Pustka. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

National 4-H Week, Oct. 6-12

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
At the Monday, Sept. 23 Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court approved a proclamation designating Oct. 6 through 12 as National 4-H Week in Texas.At the meeting, Lavaca County extension agents, Natalie Knesek and Shannon Deforest informed the court about the various programs that...
Fifteen members of Lavaca County 4-H participated at the District 11 4-H Food Challenge Competition. Pictured are the Cooksters, Sugar-N-Spice, Souper Friends, and the Saute’ Brigade. Contributed photo.

Fifteen members of Lavaca County 4-H participated at the District 11 4-H Food Challenge Competition. Pictured are the Cooksters, Sugar-N-Spice, Souper Friends, and the Saute’ Brigade. Contributed photo.

Lavaca County 4-H competes at district Food Show and Food Challenge competitions

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Eighteen Lavaca County 4-H members participated in the District 11 4-H Food and Nutrition Project Competitions in Cuero on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14. There are 18 counties in the Coastal Bend District qualifying participants at the preceding county level events. The Food Show is an individual event.
Hallettsville FFA & Lavaca County 4-H members competed in the San Antonio Livestock Show Junior Commercial Steer competition recently with four members getting Top 10 honors. Front row from left are Holly Ressler, Abby Ressler, Trevor Phillips, Landry Whitley and Ashlyn Pustka. Back row from left are Ryan Janak (3rd place, Top test score and Top Rookie overall), Macey Pustka, Landon Koehne (fourth), Jett Long (tenth), Darby Phillips, Jessie Whitley, Jake Ressler (sixth) & Jordan Whitley.

Hallettsville FFA & Lavaca County 4-H members competed in the San Antonio Livestock Show Junior Commercial Steer competition recently with four members getting Top 10 honors. Front row from left are Holly Ressler, Abby Ressler, Trevor Phillips, Landry Whitley and Ashlyn Pustka. Back row from left are Ryan Janak (3rd place, Top test score and Top Rookie overall), Macey Pustka, Landon Koehne (fourth), Jett Long (tenth), Darby Phillips, Jessie Whitley, Jake Ressler (sixth) & Jordan Whitley.

Local young cattle raisers place in SA Stock Show

Jimmy Appelt
Monday, February 27, 2023
Hallettsville FFA and Lavaca County 4-H members recently competed at the 2023 San Antonio Livestock Show Junior Commercial Steer Contest with four of the members placing in the Top 10.
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