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The LCHC was one of 83 county historical commissions throughout the state to be honored. From left are members of the LCHC including Nancy Obelgoner, Roger Ramey, Bea Wyatt, Duff Wagner, Doug Kubicek (chairman), Irene Szwarc, Harvey Matusek, Bob Morgenroth and Dennis Svetlik. Back row from left include members of the Commissioners’ Court including commissioners Dennis W. Kocian, Kenny Siegel, judge Keith Mudd and commissioners Wayne Faircloth and Edward Pustka. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

The LCHC was one of 83 county historical commissions throughout the state to be honored. From left are members of the LCHC including Nancy Obelgoner, Roger Ramey, Bea Wyatt, Duff Wagner, Doug Kubicek (chairman), Irene Szwarc, Harvey Matusek, Bob Morgenroth and Dennis Svetlik. Back row from left include members of the Commissioners’ Court including commissioners Dennis W. Kocian, Kenny Siegel, judge Keith Mudd and commissioners Wayne Faircloth and Edward Pustka. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

LCHC earns Distinguished Service Award

Jimmy Appelt
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
By Jimmy Appelt jimmy.appelt@lavacacounty today.com   The Lavaca County Historical Commission was recognized at the Monday, June 12 Commissioners’ Court meeting for being presented the 2022 Distinguished Service Award (DSA) given by the Texas Historical Commission.
Contributed photo

Contributed photo

The South Texas Cattlemen’s Roundup

Jimmy Appelt
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The South Texas Cattlemen’s Roundup kicked off the 2023 season at the Hallettsville Livestock Commission on Tuesday, June 13. Local 4-H clubs provided the goodies and the event staff. Many wonderful pies, ranch items, and plants were auctioned to benefit Driscoll Children’s Hospital.
Happy Flag Day!

Happy Flag Day!

The U.S. Flag: Different versions

News Staff
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
By Jimmy appelt jimmy.appelt@lavacacountytoday.com Flag Day is today, Wednesday, June 14 and is a time to proudly display the symbol of our country and what it represents.

The great flood of 1940

Murray Montgomery
Sunday, June 11, 2023
BY MURRAY MONTGOMERY Staff Writer One of the worst floods to hit the Lavaca County, Texas, area occurred the last weekend in June of 1940. The Moulton Eagle, a weekly newspaper, had the big story days later in its July 5, 1940 issue. The paper reported that many bridges had been lost in the area.
Pictured are, left right, Betty Petras, Kim Kalich and Lisa Stafford.

Pictured are, left right, Betty Petras, Kim Kalich and Lisa Stafford.

Kim Kalich receives Special Education Teacher Recognition Award

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The Pilot Club of Shiner provided a nomination for a “Special Education Teacher Recognition Award” at the Texas District Convention held in San Marcos in April. Announced on Friday, May 30, the winner of the award was Kim Kalich from Shiner Elementary School.

Benefits of Proper Dog Training presentation June 14

News Staff
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Benefits of Proper Training, presented by Megan Dueck with Common Sense Dog Training, will be held on Wednesday, June 14 at Green Dickson Park - Ward Pavilion from 7-8:30 p.m. A presentation and demonstration will be followed by a Q&A. This event is free and open to the public.

Shiner Catholic Church 2023 Spring Picnic Raffle Winners

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Winners in the Shiner Catholic Church  Spring Picnic Raffle include: 1. Shane P. Wallace - $600 Visa Gift Card 2. Bob Berger - $500 Visa Gift Card 3. Victor Gomez- $500 Visa Gift Card 4. Derrick Labay -$500 Visa Gift Card 5. Amy Marcak- $500 Visa Gift Card 6. Frank Marbach- $500 Visa Gift Card 7.
Pictured are members of the Comanche Fishing Club with boat captains.

Pictured are members of the Comanche Fishing Club with boat captains.

Comanche Fishing Club holds tournament at Coleto Creek

News Staff
Thursday, June 1, 2023
The Comanche Fishing Club had a freshwater bass tournament on April 22 at Coleto Creek in Victoria. This year, the St. Joseph High School Bass Club, led by Mr. Santiago Marroquin, competed with Shiner, so the event was renamed the Comanche Flyer Tournament.
From their Facebook Page

From their Facebook Page

History of Telegraph Service in Texas

Murray Montgomery
Friday, May 26, 2023
By Murray Montgomery - Staff murray.montgomery@lavacacountytoday.com   Not long ago, I wrote a column about the history of telephones in Texas. Because that column was well received, I decided to follow up with this piece about an earlier form of communication in Texas – the Telegraph.
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