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HVFD answers to fires

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
The Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department answered to a couple of fires this past week with one involving a grass fire and the other a tractor.According to a report from HVFD chief Stephen Grahmann, HVFD was called to a fire on Thursday, Oct. 3 around 6:45 p.m. regarding a tractor on fire in the...
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Celebrating community

News Staff
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Hallettsville joined 410 Texas cities on Tuesday, October 1st. Texas had the largest participation of cities in the event.National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.National Night Out is celebrated annualy...

Hallettsville Bond Part Four

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
A small group of Hallettsville Independent School District voters attended last Wednesday evening’s (Oct. 2) town hall meeting regarding the bond proposed by the district concerning the construction of a new gymnasium/multi-purpose facility.A panel that included members of the HISD administrative...
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Two now facing murder charges in Shiner man’s shooting death

Bobby Horecka
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Two murder arrests have now been made in a deadly shooting case that claimed the life of a Shiner man last year, following the latest round of felony indictments issued by the Lavaca County grand jury.The first of those arrests took place back in March 2023 with the incarceration of Michael Joseph...

Voter registration Voter registration deadline Monday, Oct. 7

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Lavaca County citizens who plan to vote in the November 5 General Election and are not registered to vote have until Monday, Oct. 7 to register to vote.Citizens need to fill out a voter registration application and turn it in to the Lavaca County Elections department.The election department’s hours...
Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6 through 12 and this year’s theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you”. The week focuses on educating people about having workable smoke alarms in the home. Seated and signing the proclamation is Hallettsville mayor Alice Summers with Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department chief Stephen Grahmann present for the signing. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6 through 12 and this year’s theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you”. The week focuses on educating people about having workable smoke alarms in the home. Seated and signing the proclamation is Hallettsville mayor Alice Summers with Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department chief Stephen Grahmann present for the signing. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 6-12 and this year’s theme is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you”.The Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in promoting the week.According to the NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a...
At the Monday, Sept. 23 Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court approved a proclamation designating Tuesday, Oct. 1 as Kids’ Health Party in the county. Front from left are Natalie Knesek, Deedra Lahodny and Jennifer Steffek. Back row from left is the commissioners’ court including commissioners Dennis W. Kocian, Kenny Siegel, County Judge Keith Mudd and commissioners Wayne Faircloth and Edward Pustka. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

At the Monday, Sept. 23 Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court approved a proclamation designating Tuesday, Oct. 1 as Kids’ Health Party in the county. Front from left are Natalie Knesek, Deedra Lahodny and Jennifer Steffek. Back row from left is the commissioners’ court including commissioners Dennis W. Kocian, Kenny Siegel, County Judge Keith Mudd and commissioners Wayne Faircloth and Edward Pustka. Photo by Jimmy Appelt

National 4-H Week, Oct. 6-12

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
At the Monday, Sept. 23 Lavaca County Commissioners’ Court meeting, the court approved a proclamation designating Oct. 6 through 12 as National 4-H Week in Texas.At the meeting, Lavaca County extension agents, Natalie Knesek and Shannon Deforest informed the court about the various programs that...

Hallettsville ISD Focus on Facilities

News Staff
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
This article is Part 3 of the Hallettsville ISD Bond 2024 series that includes information about the financing and tax impact of the bond.The cost of the proposed gym/multipurpose building including dressing rooms, showers, and bathrooms in the boys’ and girls’ locker rooms, weight room, basketball...
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