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‘Mystery Adventure’

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Vysehrad Independent School District gave some of their students a special surprise on Thursday, Feb. 29.Students were able to see a live PHI Air Evac helicopter and a Lavaca County EMS ambulance.
The annual State Championship 42 Domino Tournament was held this past Saturday at the Hallettsville KC Hall with Tom Fry (left) and John Harrison, both of Deer Park taking the title. Contributed photo

The annual State Championship 42 Domino Tournament was held this past Saturday at the Hallettsville KC Hall with Tom Fry (left) and John Harrison, both of Deer Park taking the title. Contributed photo

Deer Park Team captures 42 Domino Tournament title

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The annual State Championship 42 Domino tournament took place this past Saturday with a 149 teams competing for the title.When all the shuffling and bidding was done, the Deer Park team of Tom Fry and John Harrison defeated James Young and Art Curby, both of Wimberley to capture the championship.
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HVFD answers to house fire

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department was called to a structure (house) fire last Wednesday, Feb. 28 around 9:28 a.m. According to HVFD fire chief Stephen Grahmann, the house located at 409 N. Rogers St., had heavy fire damage to the back and moderate fire damage to the front.
Pictured is the work zone map.

Pictured is the work zone map.

Shiner City Wide Clean-Up Week March 18-22

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The City of Shiner has scheduled CLEAN-UP WEEK for MARCH 18-MARCH 22.ZONES 1, 3 & 5 must be out by 7 a.m. Monday, March 18 and ZONES 2 & 4 must be out by 7 a.m. Wednesday, March 20.The following rules shall apply:ONE STOP per location with no returns to that location.
City of Shiner logo

City of Shiner logo

Green-Dickson Park to get new pickle ball court, disc golf course

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Green-Dickson Park in Shiner is poised for several new amenities in coming weeks, not least of which is a new pickle ball court.Pickle ball is a paddle sport that is akin to tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It uses a paddle and a plastic ball with holes and is a game for all ages.
Pictured is a cast scene from “Accommodations”: left to right, Jodi Adamek, Gabe Adamek, Chuck Stratman, Josh Kaspar.

Pictured is a cast scene from “Accommodations”: left to right, Jodi Adamek, Gabe Adamek, Chuck Stratman, Josh Kaspar.

Gaslight Theatre Spring Production

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
It is time to reserve your tickets for “Accommodations”, the spring play at the Shiner Gaslight Theatre.  Josh Kaspar, director, is assisted by Jim Winkenwerder (light and sound), Elaine Berkovsky (stage manager) and Tatum Carson (crew).

DeWitt County Commissioners receive presentation

News Staff
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
DeWitt County Commissioners received a presentation from SJRC Belong Organization at the Feb. 26 meeting. SJRC’s mission statement is to offer healing and hope to children and families affected by abuse, abandonment, or neglect.
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