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District voters approve two HISD bond propositions

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Hallettsville Independent School District voters passed Propositions A and B of the proposed 2024 bond, approving $11.1 million for safety and security upgrades at every campus and expansion and renovation of the junior high.Voters did not approve Proposition C for a new gym, multipurpose facility,...
Pictured are Becky Janak, Community Connection Program Manager, left, and Lauren Petras, Spoetzl Charitable Fund member.

Pictured are Becky Janak, Community Connection Program Manager, left, and Lauren Petras, Spoetzl Charitable Fund member.

Spoetzl Brewery makes donation to Community Connections of Lavaca County

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The Spoetzl Brewery Charitable fund donated $2,500 to Community Connections of Lavaca County. The funds will help offset the fuel and maintenance costs of the vehicles to help our local senior citizens.
Lavaca Soil and Water Conservation District 13 selected its school wide essay winners from Shiner ISD, including, left to right, Reese Lyons (1st), Jaxon Werner (2nd) and Arthur Elias (3rd). Lyons’ essay placed third in the 13 and under LSWCD district contest. Photo by Dennis Evins.

Lavaca Soil and Water Conservation District 13 selected its school wide essay winners from Shiner ISD, including, left to right, Reese Lyons (1st), Jaxon Werner (2nd) and Arthur Elias (3rd). Lyons’ essay placed third in the 13 and under LSWCD district contest. Photo by Dennis Evins.

SISD LSWCD essay winners

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
A certificate of appreciation was given to council member Alois “Louis” Herman from City Council for his dedication to the board. Pictured are, left to right, Brady Brown, City Secretary Natalie Fric, Gus Jaehne, Mayor Fred Hilscher, Louis Herman, David Schroeder and Greg Murrile.

A certificate of appreciation was given to council member Alois “Louis” Herman from City Council for his dedication to the board. Pictured are, left to right, Brady Brown, City Secretary Natalie Fric, Gus Jaehne, Mayor Fred Hilscher, Louis Herman, David Schroeder and Greg Murrile.

Council hears about wind turbine project

News Staff
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Shiner City Council members heard a presentation from the Moon Shot Wind project at the May 6th meeting. The project is a part of Apex Clean Energy.Their goal is to bring wind turbines in Lavaca County. They believe it will help the growing electricity demand in Texas with clean, homegrown energy.
Jasek, 92, has performed at every Fiddlers Frolic since its inception. He won third place in the Senior Division, Sunday, at the Hallettsville KC Hall.

Jasek, 92, has performed at every Fiddlers Frolic since its inception. He won third place in the Senior Division, Sunday, at the Hallettsville KC Hall.

Moulton’s Own Daniel Jasek Continues to fiddle and win!

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Moulton’s fiddling phenom Daniel Jasek, or as he dubbed him Sunday, “the Energizer Bunny of fiddlers, for his propensity to keep coming back year after year and, even at the age of 92, still outplay most who ever even bothered picking up a bow.As one of the only fiddlers to have played every...
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One-Act Play Makes History

News Staff
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
This weekend the inaugural 1939 Stage Company concluded their One-Act Play season as one of the top 12 in the state.

Runners get ready for upcoming Dash for Downs

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Yoakum Shape Shop is preparing for the 12th Annual Dash for Downs (DFD) 5K Fun Run. The fun run will be on May 11 at 8 a.m. and participants will be running through downtown Yoakum.The money raised from this run will be benefiting the Down Syndrome Foundation of South Texas.
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HISD, City Bond elections Saturday

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Early voting in the Hallettsville ISD bond election ended Tuesday and the general election will take place this Saturday, May 4.Voters wishing to cast their ballot can do so from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lavaca County Annex Building located at 412 N. Texana St. in Hallettsville.Voters are reminded...
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