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A child plays corn hole at the Turtle Wing Foundation’s Monster Dash event in October.

A child plays corn hole at the Turtle Wing Foundation’s Monster Dash event in October.

Turtle Wing holiday night set Dec. 18 in Yoakum

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The Turtle Wing Foundation, a Fayette County based non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources to special education students and their families, scheduled a holiday family night in Yoakum on Dec. 18 for students who receive assistance from the foundation.
Chandeliers line the hallway upstairs at the old National Bank building in downtown Yoakum.

Chandeliers line the hallway upstairs at the old National Bank building in downtown Yoakum.

Luxury lofts open in old Yoakum National Bank building

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
One of downtown Yoakum’s most recognizable and historically-significant buildings was given a burst of life courtesy of a five-year renovation project by two local property flippers.
Original copper brewing kettle from Coors 1873 founding. Rocky Creek Brewery was founded in 1875; could its brewing vat have been similar? Photo courtesy Library of Congress    

Original copper brewing kettle from Coors 1873 founding. Rocky Creek Brewery was founded in 1875; could its brewing vat have been similar? Photo courtesy Library of Congress    

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Rocky Creek Brewery

Murray Montgomery
Sunday, December 4, 2022
By Murray Montgomery - Staff WriterI tend to spend my Thursday afternoons at the local library researching past issues of The Moulton Eagle and other newspapers around the area.The ladies working at the Friench Simpson Memorial Library in Hallettsville are knowledgeable and quick to answer my...
Wreckage of USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 1941 Courtesy of Library of Congress

Wreckage of USS Arizona, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 1941 Courtesy of Library of Congress

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Pearl Harbor attack teaches a valuable lesson

Murray Montgomery
Sunday, December 4, 2022
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, marked the 81st anniversary of the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor by elements of the Japanese navy. That occurrence in 1941 immediately plunged the United States into World War II and would eventually cost this country hundreds of thousands of lives.
Pictured are, back row, left to right, cast members Erika Baker, Jodi Adamek, Steve Liberti, Gabe Adamek, Sarah Liberti, Anna Neskora, Luke Maier (Best Adult Debut Award), Teri Deringer, Bill Matthys (Sister Michelle Award); front row, Krystal Chavez, left, and Tatum Carson (Best Youth Debut Award). Not pictured are Elaine Berkovsky (Lamplighter Backstage Award), Janet Spies who portrayed Clara on Nov., 9, 18, 19, 20, crew members Darcy Hermes and Briana Baker.

Pictured are, back row, left to right, cast members Erika Baker, Jodi Adamek, Steve Liberti, Gabe Adamek, Sarah Liberti, Anna Neskora, Luke Maier (Best Adult Debut Award), Teri Deringer, Bill Matthys (Sister Michelle Award); front row, Krystal Chavez, left, and Tatum Carson (Best Youth Debut Award). Not pictured are Elaine Berkovsky (Lamplighter Backstage Award), Janet Spies who portrayed Clara on Nov., 9, 18, 19, 20, crew members Darcy Hermes and Briana Baker.

Gaslight Theatre presents awards to cast, crew

News Staff
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
The Shiner Gaslight Theatre Board of Directors commends the cast and crew of the fall production, “Paradise Lost and Found” for their dedication and effort.  The Board congratulates those who won awards for outstanding work voted by the cast and crew.
Photo by Pixabay

Photo by Pixabay

The Lost Treasure of Padre Island

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Treasure hunting is one of those things which tends to stir the imagination of most folks – and the thought of looking for buried treasure has always fascinated me, as well.I remember back in the early 1960s, I was a teenager and lived with my family in Angleton, Texas.
SNYPD opens downtown resale shop. Contributed photo.

SNYPD opens downtown resale shop. Contributed photo.

SNYPD opens downtown resale shop

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Downtown Cuero introduced an ethically-sound shopping option for customers looking to support a local non-profit while browsing affordable clothing items.
Construction on the Yoakum Lady Bulldogs softball field bathrooms began Nov. 16. Photo by Raymond Rosas.

Construction on the Yoakum Lady Bulldogs softball field bathrooms began Nov. 16. Photo by Raymond Rosas.

New improvements at softball, little league fields

Hans Lammeman
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Construction underway at bathrooms near the Yoakum Lady Bulldogs softball field is the latest project in a series of improvements at local baseball and softball fields with the involvement of Yoakum Little League (YLL) directors.
Scammers use an automated dialing system - or “robo” calls” - to target potential victims at a mass scale.

Scammers use an automated dialing system - or “robo” calls” - to target potential victims at a mass scale.

Identifying and avoiding scam calls

News Staff
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) received several reports of scam phone calls from persons claiming to be with Medicare, the IRS, or other agencies.
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