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Mistletoe can cause stress for the trees it grows on; however, the plants play a key role in the ecosystem. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Johnson County Master Gardeners)

Mistletoe can cause stress for the trees it grows on; however, the plants play a key role in the ecosystem. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Johnson County Master Gardeners)

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Mistletoe: Is the Christmas plant friend or foe?

News Staff
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Mistletoe may be a welcome holiday sight when hung over a doorway if a loved one is near. Still, it can be an unwelcome intruder when found in your trees, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturist.
Graphic courtesy of Wikipedia

Graphic courtesy of Wikipedia

It's a Wonderful Life

Murray Montgomery
Friday, December 16, 2022
BY MURRAY MONTGOMERY - Staff WriterGeorge Bailey was given a special gift. He had a chance to see how things might have turned out if he had never been born.This fictional scenario is played out in one of my favorite movies; Frank Capra's, "It's a Wonderful Life."
Image courtesy of Pixabay

Image courtesy of Pixabay

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The Legend of Campbell Branch

Murray Montgomery
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
If you leave Hallettsville traveling on FM 957 towards Breslau, you will cross over a small creek named West Campbell Branch – known as just plain “Campbell Branch” to most folks.

Blood drive in memory of Matthew Pohler slated for December 21

News Staff
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
It’s that time of the year again!  Time for us to ask everyone who is able to donate blood or platelets to this worthy cause.  Since December of 2015 we have been hosting this life-saving event, and every year the generosity of all of you donors out there never ceases to amaze us.
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Shiner Catholic School donates toys

News Staff
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Students from Shiner Catholic School collected toys for the Deputy Santa program. Officers from the Shiner Police Department and the Lavaca County Sheriff’s office came to the school to pick up the toys. All the toys collected filled nearly an entire sheriff’s van.
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Shiner Rotary Club donates to Anna's Angels

News Staff
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Anna’s Angels stopped by the Shiner Rotary Club meeting last week to discuss their goals this year. “This awesome organization touches the hearts of many local families every Christmas season,” Shiner ISD superintendent and club member Alex Remschel said. “Keep up the good work.”
(From left) Adriana Bridges, Jenny Lopez, Laura Johnson and Yoakum ISD School Board President Glen Kusak pose during the Dec. 12 YISD board meeting. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

(From left) Adriana Bridges, Jenny Lopez, Laura Johnson and Yoakum ISD School Board President Glen Kusak pose during the Dec. 12 YISD board meeting. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

Jenny Lopez makes Yoakum FFA history

News Staff
Monday, December 12, 2022
Yoakum FFA member, Jennifer “Jenny”  Lopez, began her journey to make program history last month. Lopez and 40 fellow Yoakum FFA members, competed in the Horizon District Leadership Development Events (LDEs) Contest in Cuero on Nov. 2.
YJH Band Director Lacy Orsak leads the YJH Concert Band Sunday afternoon, Dec. 11. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

YJH Band Director Lacy Orsak leads the YJH Concert Band Sunday afternoon, Dec. 11. Photo by Hans Lammeman.

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A Big Blue Holiday Concert

Hans Lammeman
Monday, December 12, 2022
Holiday tunes flooded the auditorium and drifted through Yoakum High School’s (YHS) hallways as Yoakum ISD (YISD) musicians stunned the audience at Sunday afternoon’s annual holiday concert.    Both high school and junior high students performed to a densely packed audience.
Pictured are, left to right, Lion Melinda Hodges, supporter Jane Baxman, Lion Jennifer Patek and Lion David Fiedler.

Pictured are, left to right, Lion Melinda Hodges, supporter Jane Baxman, Lion Jennifer Patek and Lion David Fiedler.

Shiner Lions Club thanks community

News Staff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The Shiner Lions would like to thank our amazing community again for their support. “We sold out of rice at the Shiner Chamber Christmas in the Park at the Brewery.  Thanks Shiner Chamber for putting on such an awesome event! While there, we made a donation to the Shiner ISD Moms for Prom.
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