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Dot Babb - Photo courtesy of The Portal to Texas History

Dot Babb - Photo courtesy of The Portal to Texas History

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Horror on the Texas Frontier

Murray Montgomery
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
How do you sleep at night with all the windows shut in the middle of a hot Texas summer? It had to be done, you had to suffer through it, or risk having your throat slit by Comanches lurking in the darkness - just awaiting their opportunity to kill you.
Pictured are, left to right, Lauren Schuette, Shiner Police Chief Kevin Kelso, Sergeant James Whited, Jimmy Mauric and Julie Boehm

Pictured are, left to right, Lauren Schuette, Shiner Police Chief Kevin Kelso, Sergeant James Whited, Jimmy Mauric and Julie Boehm

Spoetzl Brewery makes donation to Shiner Police Department

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The Spoetzl Brewery Charitable Fund donated $2,700 to the Shiner Police Department to enhance their ability to complete their equipment project.
James Bonham - Courtesy Texas State Historical Association

James Bonham - Courtesy Texas State Historical Association

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The Alamo’s Brave Messenger

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
James Butler Bonham was a rowdy son of South Carolina. At a very young age, he was known as a high-spirited fellow who seemed to always be in and out of trouble during much of his youth.
Patricia Price, Julia Machacek and Sally Machacek crown (Front) Macy Svec as 2022 Miss Sparkle America.

Patricia Price, Julia Machacek and Sally Machacek crown (Front) Macy Svec as 2022 Miss Sparkle America.

Miss Sparkle returns

Hans Lammeman
Monday, August 22, 2022
Spectators and contestants gathered in the Cuero ISD Performing Arts Center to enjoy a night filled with fashion for the fifth annual Miss Sparkle Special Needs Pageant Aug. 14.
A Mission-Aransas Reserve employee holds one of the dolls covered in barnacles with a disfigured eye socket. Photo courtesy Mission-Aransas Reserve

A Mission-Aransas Reserve employee holds one of the dolls covered in barnacles with a disfigured eye socket. Photo courtesy Mission-Aransas Reserve

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Creepy Doll Castaways on the Texas Coast

Murray Montgomery
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
It's been happening for years, baby dolls found on the Texas coast with their eyeballs gone and the empty sockets filled with barnacles. A spectacle that is as unsettling as it is mysterious.
Pictured are, left to right, Mark Lauer, AJ Patek, Jace Moeller, Hunter Nevlud and Bryce Filip.

Pictured are, left to right, Mark Lauer, AJ Patek, Jace Moeller, Hunter Nevlud and Bryce Filip.

Shiner Young Farmers awards scholarships, recognizes member with honorary award

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
A.J. Patek, Jace Moeller, Hunter Nevlud and Bryce Filip are the 2022 scholarship recipients from the Shiner Young Farmers organization. The award is based on academic excellence, support of Young Farmers activities, and higher education pursuits. A.J.
Many of the buildings downtown haven't changed much since the 1900s

Many of the buildings downtown haven't changed much since the 1900s

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Hallettsville was booming in the early 1900s

Murray Montgomery
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
With the construction of a new light system in the summer of 1900, Hallettsville started a nine-year run of development that included the construction of new buildings, the beginning of new businesses, and renovations to existing structures.
Sup? (RIBBET!) We need to have a little talk...

Sup? (RIBBET!) We need to have a little talk...

Is it ever gonna rain again here? (RIBBET!)

Bobby Horecka
Friday, August 12, 2022
So, (RIBBET!) are you folks doin' everything you can (RIBBET!) to make sure we see some rain here for a change? (RIBBET!) I had to take up residence (RIBBET!) in this stinking water trough (RIBBET!) where this whole band of critters (RIBBET!) shows up about every 10 minutes in daylight...
Photos by Janet Jones/The Catholic Lighthouse

Photos by Janet Jones/The Catholic Lighthouse

Diocese helps sisters ring in landmark anniversaries

Bobby Horecka
Friday, August 12, 2022
Seven Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament celebrated important anniversaries last month with a special mass presided over by Bishop Brendan Cahill on Saturday, July 16. "Our hearts are joyful with you today," he said during his homily.
HGallettsville's Michael Moore, Cherri Fryer and Roy Cavaretta place well at the world renowned Ruidoso Art Festival.

HGallettsville's Michael Moore, Cherri Fryer and Roy Cavaretta place well at the world renowned Ruidoso Art Festival.

Hallettsville artists grab attention at Ruidoso Art Festival

Bobby Horecka
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Considering the Ruidoso Art Festival attracts talent, collectors and galleries from not just across the country but from points all over the globe as well, to have one artist Hallettsville much less three as part of this event is extraordinary.
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