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Moulton Gears Up For 65th Annual Jamboree

The Moulton Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Moulton Jamboree beginning Saturday, July 25th for the public.“Jamboree 2026 will hold fast to the tradition of being a fun, family friendly event that’s low cost for anyone to attend,” Moulton Chamber President Anna Bartos said.

YEDC approves funding for improvement project

The Yoakum Economic Development Corporation (YEDC) Board of Directors has approved funding assistance to a “significant private investment in downtown Yoakum” at a special called meeting late last month.This project application was submitted by Edward Jones Financial Advisor Russell Goebel for...

St. John Picnic Saturday

The 138th annual St. John the Baptist Catholic Church picnic will take place Saturday, with activities occurring on the church’s grounds located at 7026 FM 957.A Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. and a flag raising ceremony will follow at 10 a.m. to kick things off.

Remembering 27

One year after catastrophic flooding devastated the Texas Hill Country, communities across the state continue to remember the lives lost while honoring the resilience of those who survived.During the July 4, 2025, holiday weekend, torrential rainfall sent rivers and creeks surging beyond their...

LCSO warns residents of scammers

A reoccurring fraud scheme has once again rose up and is targeting Lavaca County residents.The Lavaca County Sheriff ’s Office is warning citizens of scammers which will advise them that they have a warrant for their arrest.

Officials urge safety, caution with fireworks this holiday

With the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, some people in Lavaca County may be inclined to use fireworks to mark this special occasion.An order has been implemented in Lavaca County prohibiting the sale or use of restricted fireworks in which no person may sell, detonate, ignite or any...

VISD to search for new Superintendent

The Vysehrad ISD Board of Trustees met Monday and voted to use Geneva Jones and Associates, PLLC to lead in the search for the district’s next superintendent.Working coeratively with the board, the firm has established a time- line - signed to identify and recruit highly qualified candidates to...

County papers welcome new managing editor

The Hallettsville Publishing Company welcomes new managing editor Jimmy Galvan to its county newspaper production.Galvan has over 40 years of experience in management and brings a wealth of experience in producing newspapers.Over the years, he has acquired skills in customer service, managed...

Long-time newspaper typesetter ends career after 70 years

Henry Joe Jasek, who often is called the “Little Fellow” by colleague and writer/columnist with the paper Murray Montgomery, has decided to call an end to his career as a typesetter at the Tribune-Herald.Spanning 70 years in the newspaper industry many know him as Henry Joe and it’s sometimes...

Migl is National 4-H Shooting Sports Muzzleloading Champion

Aaron Migl, recent graduate of Shiner High School, finished as the top muzzleloader shooter in the nation in Grand Island, Nebraska the last week of June at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championship.