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41st Annual ABBC Awards Banquet this Saturday at Shiner KC Hall

News Staff

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

The Shiner Business Men’s Club will be hosting their 41st annual Area Big Buck Contest Awards Banquet this Saturday, February 11 at the Shiner KC Hall. Doors open at 3 p.m. with social hour from 3-5. There will be door prizes throughout the day, for registered contest hunters present.

David Mitchell visits the grave of his great-grandmother Salle Mae Granger at the Yoakum City Colored Cemetery last Wednesday, Jan. 25.

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Preserving Yoakum’s Black History

Hans Lammeman

Monday, February 6, 2023

For the first time in many years, David Mitchell visited his great-grandmother's grave without having to trudge through dense overgrowth and litter.

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Bee Cave Bob predicts early spring

Jimmy Appelt

Monday, February 6, 2023

When it comes to predicting the weather, more than likely, we depend on the National Weather Service, Accuweather or other services to tell us what future forecasts will bring. However, if you’re into placing your trust in a groundhog, who may or may not see his shadow on Feb.

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Captain Barnett's Traveling Whale Show

Murray Montgomery

Friday, February 3, 2023

Many years ago, I received a letter from Mrs. George T. Ferris of Houston. Ferris told me that as a child, she would visit her aunt and uncle who lived in Gonzales back in the 1930s. These folks were Ollie and Riley Zumwalt — Mr. Zumwalt owned a barbershop across from the Alcalde Hotel. Mrs.

Adina De Zavala – Photo courtesy of Texas State Historical Association

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Remembering Adina De Zavala

Murray Montgomery

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

I'm not sure if some citizens of Texas realize just how much they owe to a handful of ladies who saved from ruin, our most precious historic structure, the Alamo.

Painting, Erastus [Deaf] Smith by T. Jefferson Wright. Courtesy of the San Jacinto Museum of History.

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Deaf Smith - Eyes of the Texas Army

Murray Montgomery

Saturday, January 21, 2023

During those dark days of the Texas Revolution, many men came forward and represented themselves well in the war with Mexico. When we think of those times, the names Travis, Houston, Austin, Bowie, and Crockett quickly come to mind.

Pictured are, left to right, Brooklyn Griffith, Zachary Henke, Nathan Henke and Brenden Henke. Contributed photo.

Lavaca County 4-H team advances at State

News Staff

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

On Sunday, January 15, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo held their Dairy Judging Contest that was also the 4-H State Dairy Judging Contest. In the overall contest, the Lavaca County Senior Team of Brenden Henke, Zachary Henke, Nathan Henke and Brooklyn Griffith placed 5th.

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Women serving their country

Murray Montgomery

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Women have been a part of the United States military for over 100 years, but it wasn't until 1948 that they were officially allowed to serve in the armed forces. In recent years, the role of women in the military has expanded significantly and they now serve in a wide variety of roles and positions.

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Lavaca County Pro-Life Rally set for Jan. 28

News Staff

Monday, January 16, 2023

Join us: citizens, clubs, churches, veterans, schools, chambers, families and officials as we march in solidarity for the Pro-Life movement. We will stand in Unity for the dignity of all life from conception to natural passing and prayerfully call for an end to abortion in America.

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Benefits of natural gas for home use

Murray Montgomery

Monday, January 16, 2023

No doubt, many folks have heard the rumor about certain people wanting to do away with gas stoves in the home. As a result, I thought it might be a good idea to look at all the benefits of using natural gas for heat, cooking, and water heaters – just to name a few.

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