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Lavaca Co. 4-H Photography Contest attracts 187 entries

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The 2022-23 Lavaca County 4-H Photography Contest had 187 entries with 36 members and nine Clover Kids participating. The photography contest as part of the photography project gives members the opportunity to “learn by doing.” Members become acquainted with the types and parts of the camera.
Pictured are, left to right, Brianna Sofka, Aiden Collins, and Brooke Palmer.

Pictured are, left to right, Brianna Sofka, Aiden Collins, and Brooke Palmer.

Shiner band students place well at State Competition

News Staff
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
On Wednesday, February 8, three of the Shiner Comanche Bands’ finest members competed for a chair in the coveted All State Band. Brooke Palmer earned 12th chair trumpet, Brianna Sofka earned 3rd chair Euphonium, and Aiden Collins earned 10th chair tuba.
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.
Courtesy of Pixabay

Courtesy of Pixabay

Home-grown tomatoes

Murray Montgomery
Monday, February 20, 2023
It seems that as the cold weather starts to subside, many folks begin to think of Spring, warmer days, and the delicious vegetables they can grow at home; especially tomatoes.
Christmas 2022 - Photo by Murray Montgomery

Christmas 2022 - Photo by Murray Montgomery

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The Grand Old Lady On The Square

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
During the Christmas season, when it sparkles with decorative lights, you can see the old structure for miles; a shining beacon from the past, and yet the splendid old courthouse is still serving the people of Lavaca County, Texas.
Pictured are, front row, left to right, Paul Filip, Andrew Machacek, Isaac Bonorden and Kolton Wilgus; back row, left to right, Noah Bonorden, Hudson Koncaba, Fr. Bryan Meyer, Patrick Klozik and Charles Bonorden.

Pictured are, front row, left to right, Paul Filip, Andrew Machacek, Isaac Bonorden and Kolton Wilgus; back row, left to right, Noah Bonorden, Hudson Koncaba, Fr. Bryan Meyer, Patrick Klozik and Charles Bonorden.

'Scout Sunday' celebrated

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Catholic Scouts from Shiner Cub Scout Pack 231 and Boy Scout Troop 231 celebrated Scout Sunday with the Very Reverend Bryan Heyer, Deacon Joe Machacek, and parishioners at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church on Sunday, February 12.
Pictured are, left to right, Jill Opela, Jason Appelt, Hali Kaspar and Katie Greer.

Pictured are, left to right, Jill Opela, Jason Appelt, Hali Kaspar and Katie Greer.

DLSEC receives generous donation from Don G. Kaspar Foundation

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The DeWitt-Lavaca Special Education Cooperative (DLSEC) received a generous $5,000 donation from the Don G. Kaspar Foundation to help pay for fencing around the RISE playground.  The new fencing was installed by J. Mark Threadgill & Company.
McBeth Rodeo – photo by Murray Montgomery

McBeth Rodeo – photo by Murray Montgomery

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Cowboys come in all colors

Murray Montgomery
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
There was a time back in the early 1980s when I sort of fancied myself a rodeo photographer. A big, nasty bull soon put an end to my macho ideas of working inside the arena; I bought a telephoto lens and stayed as far away as possible.
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