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MOWSTx will expand its service area to consist of eight counties with the introduction of an AmeriCorps Seniors project in previously unserved counties. Contributed Photo.

MOWSTx will expand its service area to consist of eight counties with the introduction of an AmeriCorps Seniors project in previously unserved counties. Contributed Photo.

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AmeriCorps Seniors project to include Lavaca Co.

Hans Lammeman
Monday, July 11, 2022
Victoria-based non-profit Meals on Wheels South Texas (MOWSTx) will expand its senior-serving mission to consist of eight counties including Lavaca County after receiving an AmeriCorps Seniors demonstration grant of $191,425.
Early Day Stage Inn. Erected by Louis Turner. A.D. 1872 Hallettsville, Texas. Photo Courtesy Friench Simpson Memorial Library (Hallettsville).

Early Day Stage Inn. Erected by Louis Turner. A.D. 1872 Hallettsville, Texas. Photo Courtesy Friench Simpson Memorial Library (Hallettsville).

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Hallettsville fire uncovers old stagecoach inn

Murray Montgomery
Saturday, July 9, 2022
When a major fire hit the downtown area of Hallettsville, on Feb. 12, 1997, and totally destroyed what was known as the “Weingarten building,” it also consumed a structure that could be considered a precious historical asset belonging to the people of Hallettsville, Lavaca County, and Texas as well.
Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Photo courtesy of Pixabay

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COLUMN: Do birds really do that?

Murray Montgomery
Saturday, July 9, 2022
Recently, I was doing some research for a story that I had intended to write about wildfires. However, I got very distracted by some items I found during the research process - items that were entirely off the wall - very bizarre, to say the least.
In addition to claiming the title of Chamber president this year, local teacher Anna Bartos also claimed the 2022 Distinguished Citizen Award from the Chamber of Commerce. She is pictured here at the American Legion Hall on the night of that awards ceremiony this past March. Incidentally, she and several other young ladies and gentlemen with be headed right back there again in just 2 1/2 weeks for the annual Miss & Mr. Moulton Pageant. That will begins at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 24. Photo by Bobby Horecka

In addition to claiming the title of Chamber president this year, local teacher Anna Bartos also claimed the 2022 Distinguished Citizen Award from the Chamber of Commerce. She is pictured here at the American Legion Hall on the night of that awards ceremiony this past March. Incidentally, she and several other young ladies and gentlemen with be headed right back there again in just 2 1/2 weeks for the annual Miss & Mr. Moulton Pageant. That will begins at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 24. Photo by Bobby Horecka

61st Town & Country Jamboree just three weeks away

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
By ANNA BARTOS Moulton Chamber President With the dawn of July comes the excitement of Moulton’s biggest event, the Town and Country Jamboree, and this year marks the 61st celebration, a weekend full of fun and friends.
Wanna take a shot at these two? Be there at the pool in Hallettsville, 11 a.m. sharp, Thursday, July 7.

Wanna take a shot at these two? Be there at the pool in Hallettsville, 11 a.m. sharp, Thursday, July 7.

Ready to turn these two into a couple of soggy saps?

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
They don’t let us out much. Especially not together. And there’s probably a good reason for that, though the precise logic eludes me just now… But get ready: They’re letting us loose tomorrow. No, we’re not convicts! Well, the dude on the right ain’t, we’re pretty ceratain anyway.
Beck Bishop, Dalton Patton and Travis Thibodeaux, left to right, earned the BSA Triple Crown Award.

Beck Bishop, Dalton Patton and Travis Thibodeaux, left to right, earned the BSA Triple Crown Award.

Two new Scouts attain Eagle rank

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Members of Shiner BSA Troop 231 celebrated the two newest Eagle Scouts in Shiner.  On April 30, 2022, an Eagle Court of Honor was held to honor Travis Oren Thibodeaux and John Dalton Patton achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Pictured are board members, left to right, Joey Werner, Robert Werner, Mike Trojcak, Dr. Melanie Cowan, Michelle Werner-Mendel and Nikki Nerada. Not pictured is Amberly Moye.

Pictured are board members, left to right, Joey Werner, Robert Werner, Mike Trojcak, Dr. Melanie Cowan, Michelle Werner-Mendel and Nikki Nerada. Not pictured is Amberly Moye.

New foundation formed

News Staff
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
After watching the Little Dribblers basketball league last season, Robert Werner saw kids struggling to keep their grip on the floor and were sliding everywhere. This inspired Werner on a mission to update the existing old gym of Shiner ISD.
Bass Bros . Co. advertisement in the July 6, 1925 issue of the Yoakum Daily-Herald.

Bass Bros . Co. advertisement in the July 6, 1925 issue of the Yoakum Daily-Herald.

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Yesteryear in Yoakum: July 6, 1925

Hans Lammeman
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Note: The following passages are printed exactly as they were published in the respective historical local paper.   Yoakum Daily-Herald, July 6, 1925   Lavaca County Wolf, hunted 2 years, shot The “club-foot” wolf, otherwise known as the “outlaw wolf”, is dead.
Bill Longley photo courtesy of RootsWeb

Bill Longley photo courtesy of RootsWeb

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This Wild Bill Was No Hero

Murray Montgomery
Sunday, July 3, 2022
Years ago, television had an abundance of stories about the old West. One of my favorites was about the adventures of a kindly gunfighter known as, "The Texan." This guy was my hero and best I remember he always wore a black vest.
Victoria Fire Academy Photo

Victoria Fire Academy Photo

Shiner Catholic School alumni now an EMT, fireman

News Staff
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Shiner Catholic School alumni Atley Pilat recently graduated from the Victoria Fire Academy and passed all his required state tests.  He is now a certified EMT and fire fighter.  Atley is a 2020 graduate of St. Paul High School.
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